Classic Mario Game Now Available on Nintendo Switch Online

Okay, here goes. This is wild… no idea if it even makes sense. But here’s my messy take:

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So, Nintendo just dropped this bombshell—Mario Paint’s hitting Nintendo Switch Online. Yeah, that’s right, the Super Nintendo channel got a new tenant. If you’ve been living without a Nintendo Switch 2, heads up, you might need a gadget to play it. But hey, who’s complaining? Nintendo Switch Online ($$$ subscription, of course) is giving away retro games like freebies at a carnival. The Super Nintendo channel just happens to be bundled with the basic deal. Steal, right? Maybe?

It’s been, what, forever since the last Super Nintendo game popped up on the service? March 2025, if memory serves. And finally, a Mario gem from the 16-bit golden era! I’ve honestly been biting my nails waiting for this. Sure, Nintendo’s been all “Look at our shiny Nintendo 64 and GameCube gems!” lately. Cool, but Super Nintendo needs love too.

Crazy to think—Mario Paint’s been locked up on the Super Nintendo for ages. It’s one of those games where you’re like, “Do I buy a mouse just for this?” Probably why it got ghosted until, surprise, the Nintendo Switch 2 controller—plot twist—it’s got mouse vibes built-in. Sweet for those early adopters! Oh, and for OG Nintendo Switch folks, just plug in some random USB mouse, good to go. Modern solutions, huh?

Oh boy, there’s this reveal trailer for Mario Paint. It’s all fancy showing off how to play with the new mouse mojo on the Nintendo Switch 2. A trip down memory lane for old fans—music composition, anyone? Yeah, it’s not just about painting, folks. Creating music, saving your masterpieces with suspend points (whatever those are) is now a thing. And that vintage Mario Paint music track finally gets its encore on the Nintendo Music app. Applause, applause.

Let’s be real, Mario Paint’s not the talk of the Mario town, but it’s got this cult following that’s pretty awesome. I remember someone did that Succession theme rehash on Mario Paint. Totally nailed it! This game’s been a muse for wannabe musicians since ‘92. Now, with it being more out there—fingers crossed the next Mozart pops up. Make magic, people. Create to your heart’s delight with this legendary tool on Nintendo Switch Online. And who knows—maybe you will make something that stays with people, you know?

Anyway! Go, play, create something. Paint some notes. Notes of paint. Whatever inspires. 🎨🎵

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And that’s my, uh, whirlwind of thoughts!