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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.
The Verge
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Verge
One of Nintendo's most creative Super Nintendo games is now on the Switch
Last night, Nintendo quietly added Mario Paint to the Nintendo Switch Online's catalog of Super Nintendo games. Originally released back in 1992, Mario Paint was a unique SNES title, because although it included a handful of mini games, it was first and foremost a creative tool letting players draw, paint, animate, and even compose music using the 16-bit console. What also set Mario Paint apart from other SNES games was that it didn't rely on the console's standard gamepad. It came bundled with a two-button mouse and a plastic mouse pad that made drawing and navigating the game's on-screen menus and drag-and-drop interface much easier. In 1992, creative apps like Photoshop were still in their relative infancy —- Photoshop didn't even have its useful layers feature yet — and for many kids, Mario Paint was their first exposure to using a digital creative tool (and perhaps even a mouse). Alongside Mario Paint being added to the Switch's SNES catalog, Nintendo has enabled mouse support for the Switch's SNES app, which is compatible with games like Mario's Super Picross and Nobunaga's Ambition. On the original Switch, players can connect a compatible USB mouse to play Mario Paint, while on the Switch 2 the Joy-Con 2 controller's mouse functionality can be used. The company also recently added 19 tracks from Mario Paint to the Nintendo Music mobile app, including the three sample compositions available in the game's music sequencer. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Andrew Liszewski Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Gaming Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All Nintendo
Daily Record
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Nintendo Switch announces release of Mario Paint and gamers say it's giving them 'butterflies'
Fans rushed to social media to share their thoughts on the drop but also to make a few interesting predictions 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. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. "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".
Forbes
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Grab Your Nintendo Switch 2 Mice, ‘Mario Paint' Is Here
Mario Paint Nothing like a good shadow drop: Mario Paint is now available to play in the Nintendo Switch Online Super Nintendo catalog for both Switch and Switch 2. If you're a subscriber, you're good to go. If you're not, well, I'm so very sorry. Mario Paint features mandatory mouse control (Joy-Con 2 or USB, your choice, unless you're on Switch 1), so you can't use anything else, not even a Pro controller. This isn't at all surprising, given that the original 1992 release shipped with the official SNES mouse and even an accompanying mousepad. Naturally, Nintendo consoles always launch with some sort of gimmick, from R.O.B. on the NES to the N64's trident analog controller, and the Switch 2 continues this tradition with its ability to turn any Joy-Con 2 into a computer-style mouse. In compatible software like Welcome Tour and now Mario Paint—in addition to the system's main menu—you can detach a Joy-Con 2 from the console, slap on one of the handy smooth-footed straps, flip the Joy-Con 2 over and use it as a fully functional mouse. It's funny that Mario Paint is launching on NSO tonight, because I literally published an article earlier today complaining about the lack of a proper Mario Paint sequel on the Switch 2. It's no sequel, but the first Mario Paint is way better than nothing, and honestly, what a nice little retro gift. After booting it up, I did notice some input lag when using a Joy-Con 2 as a mouse, which felt borderline unusable in the fly-swatting minigame. So, I switched to a wired USB mouse instead, and this felt somewhat better, though not perfect. Mario Paint It's difficult to remember what the SNES mouse responsiveness felt like over 30 years ago, but even after adjusting the in-game sensitivity, as well as the Switch 2's native sensitivity option, a touch of lag remained. I'm not sure if this is due to my monitor's settings or Nintendo's hardware quirks. Either way, it's bothersome, but not necessarily game-breaking, at least in the artistic segments. Still, it's been a blast diving back into Mario Paint. I spent so many hours messing around on this cartridge when I was a kid. Other than fly-swatting, the game has no real concrete objective, other than to make cool stuff, which includes music composition, filling out coloring book pages or simply drawing. Creativity in game form. Maybe Mario Paint's arrival on NSO means Mario Paint 2 is in the works somewhere. I won't hold my breath, but at least we've got some 1992 nostalgia to appease our collective sentimentality.
Business Wire
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Nintendo News: Draw Inspiration from Mario Paint – Available Now on Nintendo Classics!
REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Mario Paint game is available now on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems via the Super Nintendo Entertainment System - Nintendo Classics library 1! The 1992 Super NES game turns your system into a canvas, with an array of colors and drawing tools available to create digital works of art. You can even animate your drawings and compose music to craft your own video creations! Get ready to unlock your inner artist using the Joy-Con 2 controller's mouse functionality on Nintendo Switch 2, or by using a compatible USB mouse (sold separately) on a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch – OLED Model system. And just like in the original game, you can access the Coloring Book featuring fun designs and character art or play the Gnat Attack training game for some extra mouse control fun. Nintendo Switch Online is a paid membership service that gives players access to a multitude of benefits, including a library of classic games and online play in compatible games. Nintendo Switch 2 players can use the GameChat 2 feature to connect with friends through voice, video or screen sharing. Brush up on your skills and create your Mario masterpiece! For more information, visit Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site. 1 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. 2 Internet, Nintendo Switch Online membership and Nintendo Account required for online features, including GameChat. Compatible USB camera required for video features. Not available in all countries. Terms and GameChat requirements apply. Games, systems, memberships and some accessories sold separately. Until March 31, 2026, GameChat can be used without a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat.
