I'm a big 3DS fan (even if I never use the 3D...). I absolutely love my Switch, but being a 'convertible' it's not as good at specifically being a handheld/console as specialised devices are.

Its a toss up. The fact that the Switch can play the same games as current gen consoles (mostly) makes it very good. But 3DS had a huge variety of its own.

I think this is why lists like this should only include systems that have come and gone. This is not the first ever list of this type I've come across. This gives me flashbacks to the mid-late 2000s, when there were lists that had the Xbox 360 as the best console of all time.

It's not that it's bad to be fond of whatever system is currently out, but the thing is, whatever is current will almost always be more on the mind of whoever is making these lists. It's a lot easier to take a step back and examine the life cycle of a system when it has passed, along with its lasting legacy. I for one am always going to be spending the most time with my systems that are current.

That said, the Switch definitely needs to be in the top 5. It will just sound more credible as the "best ever" once it's examined in hindsight. I too have to give it to the DS though...not that Nintendo is laughing any less on their way to the bank.

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments