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The 10 Best Video Game Consoles of All Time, Ranked

Esquire: With every console generation comes a new power struggle. These are the 10 best consoles, ranked.

UltraNova2026d ago (Edited 2026d ago )

Not the most convincing list but there you go...

Personally speaking, N64 will always be my favorite one but would I crown it as the best console? No... I'd say the most impactful console ever (so far) was the ps1 since it was the first time 3D console out there with a stellar library of games and as a bonus, a worthy challenger to the status quo, Nintendo.

The most popular console ever was undoubtedly the PS2.

UltraNova2025d ago

Were you around during the ps2 gen? If you were an active gamer then you'd know that the Wii wouldn't even register vs the ps2's world domination.

PressPlayBros2025d ago (Edited 2025d ago )

Same, N64 is my favorite for personal reasons more than it being the actual best console.

chrisx2026d ago

Sorry N64 as number 1 is a joke to me. I'd even put the SNES above the 64.

Kribwalker2025d ago

Definitely. I couldn’t even play the witcher 2 on the N64.

nitus102025d ago

The Witcher 2 install size was about 23GB and required the following minimum PC minimum requirements:

OS: Windows XP/Vista/7
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GTS 512 MB or Radeon HD 3850 512 MB (finding a graphics card performance hierarchy chart online and comparing one's video card with our minimum is suggested)
Processor: Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz or dual core AMD 2.5 GHz
RAM: Windows XP - 1 GB, Windows Vista/7 - 2 GB

https://support.cdprojektre...

Of course, you could try to compare this to the N64 (1996) hardware specs https://en.wikipedia.org/wi... but lets not even bother.

Anyway, Nintendo 64 games are ROM cartridge-based with sizes varying from 4 to 64 MB. If you look at cartridges in the late 1990s, a cartridge that could hold 23GB which did not exist at that time would be very expensive.

Kribwalker2025d ago

Castlevania 64 does pale in comparison to Super Castlevania 4 on the SNES as well.

But i did have some great memories of the N64. The first time i played Mario 64 i was blown away. And Ocarina of Time was an amazing game, and still is. Goldeneye and old school mario kart 64, Perfect dark, Winback, descent, Star fox 64, mario party and 4 controllers, Top Gear, Smash bros banjo kazooie, diddy Kong racing,

there was a tonne of amazing content on the N64, but definitely not worthy of number one

Relientk772026d ago

PS1 and PS2 for me

PS: List says Xbox and uses a picture of Xbox One lol

gangsta_red2026d ago (Edited 2026d ago )

Now here is a list that warrants rage inducing anger.

N64 number 1? Not even close. SNES for me is my all time favorite console. It was truly a generational leap from NES and every game that came from NES to SNES was phenomenal. I remember playing any game with a "Super" in front of the title and being blown away.

SNES followed by the Dreamcast which was another system i hold dear.

After Dreamcast comes the Jaguar at a strong third! The rest, meh, whatever.

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Vetalka832026d ago

lol n64 should not even be on this list

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Nintendo Predicts to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 by March 2026; Switch Has Sold 152.12 Million Units

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gold_drake1d 19h ago

well, the switch 2 has two holidays in the us, thanksgiving and Christmas.

so id say its fairly possible. the rest of the world will also grab them

Abriael1d 18h ago

Yeah doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility as long as they have enough supply.

Si-Fly1d 8h ago

Do people buy each other games consoles for Thanksgiving? I’m in Europe and always assumed it was just Christmas where gifts were exchanged.

Skate-AK1d 8h ago

I don't think it's so much Thanksgiving, but that Black Friday is the day after.

darthv721d 8h ago (Edited 1d 8h ago )

That time is often referred to as the start of the Xmas shopping season. For the last few years, retailers would do 'black Friday' deals at various times throughout the year. While many still prefer to start their shopping in the mid to late November, others will just buy when they feel the time (and prices) are right for them.

gold_drake14h ago

i guess its more black friday, should have been more clear ha

GotGame81813h ago(Edited 13h ago)

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas Holiday.

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mkis0071d 9h ago

Anyone get an invite yet?

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Agent751d 8h ago

Switch and Switch are a different kettle of fish. A sell out at launch by the diehards, strong sales, then the non diehards will be put off by the £75 ($99) games, including the stupid download cards which are topping £65 ($85). Not rocket science to work out how the Switch 2 is going to pan out. The PS5 has sold well, but games at £70, sales have been low. As game sales drop, prices will rise. Sony could knock out all their games for £40 and still make a killing selling more games. There's no denying that a gaming crash is looming.

Rancegamerx1d 4h ago

I agree, I don't see the Switch 2 selling anywhere near the numbers that these predictions suggest or what the general buzz is implying. While the initial sales will likely be strong, driven by diehard fans, I anticipate a gradual decline. It may not drop off immediately, but over time, sales will inevitably taper.

PRIMORDUS1d 4h ago

Not paying for something that's not worth more than the price it was advertised, which is $449 - $499.

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