# Video Game Consoles Bracket Tournament

What is the greatest video game console of all time? Run a 32 console bracket tournament spanning every generation, from the Atari 2600 and NES to the PlayStation 5 and Nintendo Switch. Spin for matchups, vote with your group, and crown the ultimate console.

## Items on the Wheel

- Atari 2600
- NES
- Sega Genesis
- Super Nintendo
- Game Boy
- Sega Saturn
- PlayStation
- Nintendo 64
- Dreamcast
- PlayStation 2
- GameCube
- Xbox
- Game Boy Advance
- Nintendo DS
- PSP
- Xbox 360
- PlayStation 3
- Wii
- Nintendo 3DS
- PS Vita
- Wii U
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- Steam Deck
- Atari 5200
- Sega Game Gear
- TurboGrafx-16
- Neo Geo
- ColecoVision

## Frequently Asked Questions

### How does the console bracket work?

Thirty two consoles enter the bracket. Spin the wheel to draw each head to head matchup, vote on the better console with your group, and advance the winner until one system is crowned champion.

### Does this mix handhelds with home consoles?

Yes, the field pairs handhelds like the Game Boy and PSP against home consoles like the PlayStation and Xbox, so pick your judging criteria before round one.

### Can I run a single generation bracket instead?

Yes, edit the list to keep only the consoles from one console generation for a smaller era specific tournament.

### Are PC and mobile gaming included?

No, this bracket sticks to dedicated consoles and handhelds. The Steam Deck is included as a borderline handheld PC hybrid.

### What usually wins the console bracket?

The PlayStation 2 and Nintendo Switch are frequent finalists, but the NES and Sega Genesis pull off deep runs in nostalgia heavy groups.

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