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Engadget
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Mario Paint comes to Nintendo Switch Online and, yes, it has mouse controls
I've been wondering for a while what the killer app for Joy-Con mouse controls on the Nintendo Switch 2 might be. Sure, Nintendo Switch 2 Welcome Tour is fine as a tech demo (one that should have been a pack-in rather than costing $10) and Drag x Drive looks pretty interesting. Civilization VII has its fans as well. But the best use case for the feature yet could be a 33-year-old game that just hit Nintendo Switch Online. That's right, the all-time SNES classic Mario Paint just joined the service. The game only works with mouse controls, but original Switch users won't be left out here, as they have the option to plug a compatible USB mouse into the console's dock and create some art that way. Mario Paint allows you to color in existing designs (of, say, Mario and Yoshi) or fill the segments with patterns. You'll be able to create original art and animations too. There's also a mini-game in which you can test your mouse-pointing accuracy by swatting bugs. Perhaps most importantly for many Mario Paint fans, the music creator is present. A few Mario Paint tracks have joined the library in the Nintendo Music app as well. But that's not all. The Nintendo Switch Online SNES app now offers control remapping, which is a welcome accessibility update.
Metro
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
90s Nintendo classic Mario Paint is now on Switch 2 with mouse controls
Even if you don't own a Nintendo Switch 2 yet, you can still access a surprise retro re-release of Mario Paint on Nintendo Switch Online. When Nintendo announced Donkey Kong Bananza would come with a separate DK Artist mode, where you can use the Nintendo Switch 2's mouse controls to carve and decorate sculptures, everyone was immediately reminded of 1992's Mario Paint for the SNES. Mario Paint wasn't a game but a 2D art package, that came bundled with its own mouse, that was also used in a few other games such as SimCity. It's never had a modern equivalent, beyond DK Artist, but now the original game is available again on Switch 1 and 2. It's obviously been kept back to till now to show off the mouse functionality of the Switch 2's new Joy-Cons, which allow you to use Mario Paint as it was originally intended. Mario Paint is far more in-depth than DK Artist, as not only can you draw and paint your own pictures, but you can also make music and even animate your creations. Modern Nintendo fans may recognise some elements of Mario Paint from the WarioWare series, which has often referenced Mario Paint through some of its microgames. For example, one microgame is a truncated version of the fly swatting minigame from Mario Paint. The fly swatter also appears as an assist trophy in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Sign up to the GameCentral newsletter for a unique take on the week in gaming, alongside the latest reviews and more. Delivered to your inbox every Saturday morning. Nintendo made the announcement through a charming new trailer, showcasing all the different features and confirming the game's compatibility with the Switch 2's mouse controls, which we've tested ourselves and can corroborate. We did have some trouble trying to access the SNES Classics app though, if it wasn't already downloaded, but hopefully that's just a temporary problem. Since Mario Paint is part of the Nintendo Classics SNES library, you do need an online subscription to play it, but it's fortunately not a Switch 2 exclusive and thus accessible on Switch 1 as well. More Trending You may wonder how that's possible when the Switch 1 lacks mouse controls (which are mandatory for playing Mario Paint), but you can plug a compatible USB mouse into the console and use that. A quick glance at social media shows plenty of Nintendo fans are thrilled to see Mario Paint return and have already put together some impressive art pieces. To coincide with the release, Nintendo has also added the Mario Paint soundtrack to its Nintendo Music app. It's not an especially large soundtrack though, at only 19 songs. With any luck, Mario Paint's addition will lead to Nintendo adding more mouse compatible games to its retro library, especially strategy games and first person shooters – and perhaps more productivity software. Email gamecentral@ leave a comment below, follow us on Twitter. To submit Inbox letters and Reader's Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use our Submit Stuff page here. For more stories like this, check our Gaming page. MORE: Metroid Prime 4 is the best advert for mouse controls on Switch 2 MORE: Xbox games for Switch 2 'expected' soon ahead of rumoured Nintendo Direct MORE: The Nintendo Switch 2 is the closest thing to a modern day Commodore Amiga – Reader's Feature
The Verge
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Nintendo adds new 8-bit bops.
Posted Jul 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM UTC Nintendo adds new 8-bit bops. Switch Online subscribers can now access more than 200 new tracks from NES and Famicom games via the Nintendo Music app, including Mario Bros ., Duck Hunt , Wrecking Crew , and a handful of Donkey Kong titles. That gives you some retro tunes to listen to while playing Donkey Kong Bananza .
The Verge
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Verge
Nintendo has added almost 12 hours of Tears of the Kingdom to its Music app.
With the game getting an update this week for the launch of the Switch 2, the Nintendo Music app has added 344 tracks from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom including the game's main theme and opening. Listen to the entire playlist and you'll be 11 hours and 43 minutes closer to the Switch 2's release. Image:
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nintendo Download: Keeping Things Classy
REDMOND, Wash., April 24, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week's Nintendo Download includes the following content: Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: Sunderfolk – Rediscover game night with the magic of Sunderfolk, a shared turn-based tactical RPG adventure where your mobile device becomes the controller* and your Nintendo Switch system becomes your guide to the Sunderlands. Up to four players can play in this couch co-op adventure using their own devices. Choose from one of six classes, including Arcanist, Bard, Berserker and more. Help improve your home village of Arden between missions by unlocking different local vendors and building relationships with other Sunderfolk to earn in-game rewards. Don't forget to outfit your characters with new skills, weapons, trinkets and more before heading out on your next run! Sunderfolk is available now. Game Boy Advance – Nintendo Switch Online Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones – The kingdom of Renais lies shattered by a sudden invasion. Use cunning strategy to guide the royal heirs Eirika and Ephraim on their twin quest to rebuild their home. Take advantage of the terrain and the weapon in your hand, attacking enemies from afar using magic or up close with your sword. Each weapon has its own strength and weakness, so choose wisely when attacking your opponent – if a soldier perishes on the battlefield, they're gone forever! Upgrade your troops to different classes, each with their own skills and weapons, and save the land from the forces of darkness. Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones is available now for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members**. Nintendo Music: Chorale of Heroes – Engage in the audio journey of a Divine Dragon with the Fire Emblem Engage soundtrack, available now on Nintendo Music – the smart-device app for Nintendo soundtracks***. Experience tracks that evoke the world of the game, from the Somniel's dulcet tones to the heart-pounding battle beats played across the continent of Elyos! Nintendo Music is exclusively for Nintendo Switch Online members. For more info, visit: Activities: F-ZERO 99 1.6.0 Update – A new update for the F-ZERO 99 game** boosts onto the speedway! Race in newly added Ace League Mirror tracks, play Classic tracks added to the Ace League, unlock color variations for select machines and more. This patch also introduces the Mini World Tour event, where pilots will compete in seven consecutive races to compete for the top rank. Check it out when the first Mini World Tour starts on May 5! Creator's Voice – Hogwarts Legacy – The next installment of the "Creator's Voice" video series is here, featuring Hogwarts Legacy. Hear from the game makers as they dive into the development process and unveil how they brought the magic behind Hogwarts Legacy to life on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. You can watch the video here: For more information on the series, visit Nintendo eShop sales on Nintendo Switch: Last Chance to Save With the Partner Spotlight Sale! – Time is running out to save up to 50% on select Nintendo Switch games! From now until April 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, don't miss your chance to save on a dazzling selection of hit digital games when you shop on or Nintendo eShop on your device. For more information and to view the full list of games, visit Also new this week on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch: 9th Dawn Remake Adventures In Time & Space – Available April 29 Aha! Spot the Change Brain Teaser Arcade Archives Tatakae! Big Fighter Atama Bee Flowers: Royal Garden Blazing Trail – Available April 30 Bosorka – Available April 29 Brain Challenge Spot the Real One! Brain Teaser! Spin & Build Castle Capy's Quest – Available April 25 Cats Visiting Historical Times Cave of Illusions Clash of Rivals Cooking Companions – Available April 29 Deep Deep Deep Nightmare DOKAPON! Sword of Fury Dungeon Slide Escape game R00M03 Gnomes and Knights – Available April 25 JALECOlle Famicom Ver. Magic John & Totally RAD Kao The Kangaroo + Urban Trial Playground Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club TOKIMEKI Roadmap to Future Masters Bowling Monster Popper MotoGP25 – Available April 30 Munchy Mammals Ogu and the Secret Forest – Available April 29 Out of Moves Plot of the Druid Sakura Bunny Girls – Available April 25 Seedsow Lullaby – Available April 30 Silent Mist Sixtar Gate: STARGAZER Splatter Blocks – Available April 26 Spot the Difference Detective Spot the Difference with Masterpieces Sprint for Survival Spy Guy Jigsaw Fun – Available April 25 Sunseed Island – Available April 25 Super Technos World: River City & Technos Arcade Classics The Fairy's Secret – Available April 25 The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy- The Safe Place Where's That Person? Witching Stone – Available April 30 夢現しろっぷ - Dreamy Syrup - * The free mobile app is required to play the game. ** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online features. Membership auto-renews after initial term at the then-current price unless canceled. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. *** Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required. Not available in all countries. Internet and compatible smart-device required to use app. Data charges may apply. Terms apply. Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that allows members to team up or face off online in compatible Nintendo Switch games, such as Splatoon 3, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Nintendo Switch Sports and Super Mario Bros. Wonder. Members also enjoy a curated library of classic NES, Super NES and Game Boy games, including Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Metroid, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Kirby's Dream Land, among many others. To find out more about the benefits that come with Nintendo Switch Online, to view membership options and to learn about a free seven-day trial for new users, visit With a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, players get access to even more benefits, including a library of Nintendo 64 games with added online play for up to four players (additional accessories may be required for multiplayer mode; sold separately), a library of select Game Boy Advance games, Animal Crossing: New Horizons - Happy Home Paradise DLC, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – Booster Course Pass DLC, Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion DLC (full version of game required to use DLC for that game; sold separately) and retro SEGA Genesis games. Nintendo eShop is a cash-based service that features a wide variety of content, including new and classic games, applications and demos. Users can add money to their account balances by using a credit card or purchasing a Nintendo eShop Card at a retail store and entering the code from the card. All funds from one card must be loaded in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. Customers in the U.S. and Canada ages 18 and older can also link a PayPal account to their Nintendo Account to purchase digital games and content for the Nintendo Switch family of systems both on-device and from the Nintendo website. Remember that Nintendo Switch features parental controls that let adults manage some of the content their children can access. Nintendo Switch players who register a Nintendo Account gain access to free-to-start games and free game demos from Nintendo eShop, and also get the latest news and information direct from Nintendo. For more information about parental controls on Nintendo Switch and other features, visit and Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at a password-protected site. 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