Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)
Released in 1983, the NES was the first home video game console produced by Nintendo. It was incredibly popular and helped revitalize the video game industry after the video game crash of 1983.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
Released in 1990, the SNES was the follow-up to the NES. It had improved graphics and sound, as well as a strong library of games, including classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid.
Nintendo 64 (N64)
Released in 1996, the N64 was Nintendo's first console with 3D graphics and analog sticks. It had a relatively small game library compared to its competitors, but it still had many classic games such as Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
Nintendo GameCube (GCN)
Released in 2001, the GCN was Nintendo's first console with a compact disc (CD) format. It had a unique design and a strong library of games, including titles such as Super Smash Bros. Melee and The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker.
Wii
Released in 2006, the Wii was a breakthrough in motion-controlled gaming. Its innovative controller and accessible games helped it become one of the best-selling consoles of all time. Some of its most popular games include Wii Sports and The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.
Wii U
Released in 2012, the Wii U was the first Nintendo console with a built-in touchscreen in its controller, called the Wii U GamePad. It had a strong library of games, including titles such as Super Mario 3D World, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD, and Splatoon.
Nintendo Switch
Released in 2017, the Nintendo Switch is a hybrid console that can be played as a traditional console connected to a TV, or as a portable handheld device. Its strong library of games, including titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons, has made it incredibly popular with both casual and hardcore gamers alike.