This is tough because the 2010s had Switch at the end. And I think Wii U is pretty appropriately rated as a disappointment despite some strong games but 3DS is somewhat underrated as I prefer it over DS for instance.
Third-party support on Nintendo hardware (not the focus of this thread but mentioning it) was probably better in the 2000s compared to the 2010s.
The 2010s still had some really strong titles like Breath of the Wild, multiple 3D Marios, multiple Smash games, Mario Kart 8, Animal Crossing: New Leaf, Fire Emblem games and so on.
All of this to say, I think the 2000s narrowly gets it for still having strong titles, and iconic hardware. And the vibes of the 2000s while having some low points with the disappointing sales figures of GameCube compared to the mega PS2 were still cool. Prior to Switch, a lot of Nintendo just felt more miserable than normal. Namely for a good streak of almost the Wii U's whole life.
Lifetime Sales Predictions
Switch: 161 million (was 73 million, then 96 million, then 113 million, then 125 million, then 144 million, then 151 million, then 156 million)
PS5: 122 million (was 105 million, then 115 million) Xbox Series X/S: 38 million (was 60 million, then 67 million, then 57 million. then 48 million. then 40 million)
Switch 2: 120 million (was 116 million)
PS4: 120 mil (was 100 then 130 million, then 122 million) Xbox One: 51 mil (was 50 then 55 mil)
3DS: 75.5 mil (was 73, then 77 million)
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