Switch 2 Enhances N64 Games with Exclusive Nostalgic Features

Alright, so, here we go—Nintendo Switch 2 is almost here, right? Like a week or something, but y’know, Nintendo is all about teasing us. Drip by drip, like they’re dropping hints at a surprise party nobody asked for. They tossed out some news through this Nintendo app thing on Tuesday. And get this—it’s about making N64 games on the new Switch Online more, I dunno, friendly and nostalgic. Whatever that means.

So, let’s talk about this rewind feature first. You remember those brutal, mistimed jumps that make you wanna hurl your controller at the wall? Yep, you can rewind now. Like, whoa, let’s say you fly off the track in Mario Kart 64—no judgement here, happens to me constantly. Rewind and try not to mess up again. Simple, right? Or maybe not. Depends on your coordination skills, I guess.

Oh, and then there’s this CRT filter thing. Scan-lines galore, anyone? I mean, it’s all about the vibes of ’98, making your games look kinda… well, a bit crappy but in a good way? Apparently, turning Zelda: Ocarina of Time into a fuzzy memory is what nostalgia’s all about. Why not, I suppose.

Now, not gonna lie, I find this part entertaining—both the old Switch and the shiny new one get control remapping for N64 games. Joy-Cons, N64 controllers, the whole shebang. Customizing controls like it’s some secret code only you can decode. Or maybe that’s just me.

Anyway, yeah, that’s the latest. Nintendo playing the long game, feeding us bits and pieces. Keeps it interesting, for sure. Can’t wait to see what happens next, honestly. Or maybe I can. Who knows.