Difficult choice for sure. Nintendo systems follow a pattern of innovation generations and then evolution generations with "super" versions.
NES was groundbreaking and established that video games could be art. The SNES was just an improved NES so of course has more impressive/better games.
The N64 made the leap to 3D graphics and gameplay. Gamecube is a Super N64, not innovative but improved graphics, etc.
Wii innovated with motion controls.
WiiU was unique in that it is the "Super" version of two previous ideas, the Wii and the GBA link cable. It is an HD Wii with 2nd screen capability.
Switch is actually a "Super" version of the GBA and GBA player.
Gameboy introduced portable gaming. GB Color, Pocket, GBA, Micro we're all improved versions. DS was the first innovation since the OG GB. 3DS family is a Super DS.
I lean towards the best generation being innovative so have to say NES/GB cannot be surpassed.
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Re: Best Of 2022: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
Difficult choice for sure. Nintendo systems follow a pattern of innovation generations and then evolution generations with "super" versions.
NES was groundbreaking and established that video games could be art. The SNES was just an improved NES so of course has more impressive/better games.
The N64 made the leap to 3D graphics and gameplay. Gamecube is a Super N64, not innovative but improved graphics, etc.
Wii innovated with motion controls.
WiiU was unique in that it is the "Super" version of two previous ideas, the Wii and the GBA link cable. It is an HD Wii with 2nd screen capability.
Switch is actually a "Super" version of the GBA and GBA player.
Gameboy introduced portable gaming. GB Color, Pocket, GBA, Micro we're all improved versions. DS was the first innovation since the OG GB. 3DS family is a Super DS.
I lean towards the best generation being innovative so have to say NES/GB cannot be surpassed.