Switch 2 Adds Exclusive Features to Boost Nostalgia for N64 Games

Okay, so here’s something kinda wild happening soon—Nintendo’s about to drop their Switch 2, like, super soon. We’re talking maybe a week-ish? I dunno, but they’re doing this weird thing where they just leak out bits and pieces about what’s new, piece by piece. It’s almost like they want to keep us guessing. Saw it on the Nintendo Today app—gotta love when apps become news outlets, right? Anyway, they’re saying some fresh features on Nintendo Switch Online will make those N64 games easier and way more throwback-y.

Okay, picture this: You can hit rewind on your game. Screwed up that jump in Super Mario or went full kamikaze off a cliff in Mario Kart 64? Bam, rewind and pretend it never happened. Happens to me all the time. Seriously, Mario Kart 64 is like my Kryptonite. Who of us hasn’t wanted to undo the horror of a bad kart move?

Another gem—get ready for CRT filters. Yeah, those grainy scan-lines that somehow made everything look cool back in the day? They’re back! You want Zelda: Ocarina of Time to look like it’s on your parent’s 90s TV set? Done. It’s like transporting back to 1998 without the terrible haircuts.

Oh, and a shoutout to all Switch lovers—whether you’re sticking with the original flavor or jumping on the Switch 2 train, rejoice! Both are getting this funky N64 game controller remapping thing. Want to switch your Joy-Cons around or even use the old school Nintendo 64 controller? Go for it.

Anyway—where was I? It’s a jumble of nostalgia and modern gaming making odd friends. I mean, who knew playing crappier graphics on purpose would be a thing? But that’s where we’re at. Embrace the chaos. Or don’t. Who knows what’s next.