Gosh, so Nintendo did it again – Mario Paint is back on the scene, this time on the Nintendo Switch Online. For real. Anyway, this game’s all tucked into the Super Nintendo groove, and if you haven’t snagged a Nintendo Switch 2, you might need some extra gizmo to play. Side note: This online service isn’t a freebie, but the whole retro vibe is part of the regular subscription. Who knew?
It’s been ages since March 2025 – wait, time really flies, huh? – that a Super Nintendo game got tossed onto the online service. And this is a big deal, being the first Mario gem from the 16-bit era added in who-knows-how-long. Lately, Nintendo’s been all about flashing those Nintendo 64 and GameCube classics, so it’s kind of a treat seeing them dust off this old cult favorite. Finally, right?
Why did Mario Paint stay stuck in the vault for so long? Mouse issues or something, I guess. But now, with this new Switch 2 – the controller does double duty as a mouse! Magic, I tell ya. Got an original Switch? No problem. Some USB mouse might save the day. Can you imagine?
Oh, and there’s a trailer out there spilling all the beans – showing the new mouse functions on the Switch 2. Weird name, considering it’s a full-on music creation suite too. I mean, creating tunes with Nintendo sounds? Yes, please. And now you can save ‘em with these fancy suspend points. Composer in the house!
Okay, it wasn’t a blockbuster, not really. But Mario Paint carved its own niche, you know? It lit a spark in digital artists and musicians. Remember that Mario Paint remake of the Succession theme? Classic stuff. Maybe now that it’s back, gamers can dive into making more wild musical masterpieces. Here’s to chaos and creativity! 🖌️🎵