Nintendo Switch announces release of Mario Paint and gamers say it's giving them 'butterflies'
Nintendo has officially announced the release of Mario Paint on the Nintendo Switch Online service, and the reaction from fans has been extremely positive, with one even saying they have "butterflies" over it.
After decades of being stuck on the Super Nintendo, Mario Paint is available on Nintendo Switch Online. Users can connect a compatible USB mouse - which is sold separately - to play the game on your Nintendo Switch system.
If you're playing the classic retro game on a Nintendo Switch 2 system, you can use the Joy-Con 2 controller like a mouse and let your imagination run wild.
This popular title originally required a mouse peripheral, but now, the Nintendo Switch 2 controller doubles as a mouse, allowing early adopters of the new console to play the game without needing an additional peripheral.
The game is also available to original Nintendo Switch owners which is compatible with some brands of USB mouse. Information is included to help gamers use the new mouse function on the Nintendo Switch 2 in the reveal trailer.
Fans rushed to X, previously Twitter, to share their excitement over the drop.
One gushed: "Ahhhhhhh childhood nostalgia!!!!" while another scribed: "What a nostalgia bomb OMG. I still have the game, mouse and pad that it came with" and a third stated: "WOO so excited. I have butterflies lol."
Although it's called Mario Paint, long-time fans of the game, originally released in 1992, will know that it also has a music composition feature which allows players to create music with various sounds from Nintendo's library.
Not only will this feature return, but players will now be able to save musical creations by using suspend points. The original music composed for this game can also now be enjoyed on the Nintendo Music app.
Members can download the app on their smart device at no extra cost. So, kick back with music from a collection of retro and modern game such as series like Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, and Animal Crossing.
"You can use simple mouse controls to draw pictures with all sorts of colours and drawing tools," Nintendo said in a press release.
"You can even create animated sequences and write music to add to your collage. Bring your very own video creations to life by combining animation and music with the art you've made!"
While some gamers say they saw Mario Paint coming, others predicted what might be up next from Nintendo.
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"Excellent, I hope we get the 64DD Mario paint successors next," one wrote.
A second speculated: "Wonder if Mario's Time Machine might be added next".
A third demanded: "Now release Kirby's Block Ball next please," while a fourth boasted: "I knew this was coming the moment they showed the mouse function on joy-con 2, it's so obvious lol".
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