Nintendo just dropped some news that might make you feel like it’s 1992 all over again—or maybe it won’t, who knows. Mario Paint is crashing the Nintendo Switch Online party. Yeah, I’m talking about that retro Super Nintendo classic. It’s hanging out now on the Super Nintendo channel. But—here’s a twist—not everyone’s got a Nintendo Switch 2 yet, so, you know, there might be some jumping through hoops getting that set up if you’re still rocking the older model.
Now, this isn’t just another random retro throwback. It’s kind of a big deal because it’s the first Super Nintendo game they’ve tossed our way since spring 2025. And you know, it’s been forever, like ages, since any notable Mario stuff from the SNES golden era made its way to the service. Lately, Nintendo’s been on this spree of pushing N64 and GameCube titles. Gotta say, though, it feels nice—like a comfort blanket kind of nice—to see Mario Paint pop back in action.
Anyway—wait, pivot for a sec—there’s something nostalgic about plugging in peripherals, and Mario Paint used to be all about that weird mouse thingy. Yeah, back then, your gaming wasn’t all wireless joy-cons and digital downloads. But here’s a fun twist: the Nintendo Switch 2 controller does some magic doubling as a mouse. So, early adopters are in luck—no need for extra gadgets. But, don’t sweat it if you’re old-school with the original Switch because a USB mouse should do the trick, assuming it’s one of those compatible ones.
So, this groovy trailer dropped showing off Mario Paint on the Switch Online scene. It’s kind of quirky. It’s got this mouse function tutorial for the Switch 2. I mean, yes, it’s still got that paintbrush-y vibe, but remember its other claim to fame? Music composition! Yeah, you can whip up tracks with those quirky sounds from Nintendo’s stable. Plus, now you can save your musical genius using suspend points. Oh, and the OG tunes you create get some love on the Nintendo Music app. Talk about nostalgia with a side of tech-savviness.
While all this might not make you run out the door screaming, Mario Paint has this cult-legend aura. It’s been sparking creativity among digital and musical artists for ages. Random memory: someone remade the Succession theme on it—not that I’ve seen the show, but hey, cool cover. Anyway, fingers crossed the game sparks a new wave of art and music now that it’s easier to access. Who knows? Maybe we’ll get another quirky masterpiece or two.
So yeah, dive in and maybe paint—or compose, whatever your jam is—something epic. Or not. Totally up to you.
