Switch 2 Introduces Exclusive Features for N64 Games to Enhance Nostalgia

The Nintendo Switch 2 is, like, almost here—seriously, just a week away. But Nintendo? They’ve got this whole mysterious vibe going on. They’re teasing out these little nuggets about what makes the Switch 2 way cooler than the original. Like, on Tuesday, I was scrolling through the Nintendo Today app—not even sure why I opened it—and bam, they’re talking about stuff for Nintendo Switch Online that’s supposed to make playing N64 games feel like you’re wrapped in a warm blanket of nostalgia. Or possibly frustration. Depends on the game, I guess.

So, rewind gameplay—right? Picture this: you’re in the zone, racing down a track in Mario Kart 64, and, oh no, you totally misjudge a jump. Happens to me all the time. Well, now you can just hit rewind. Like, poof, mistake gone. Why didn’t they think of this sooner? Honestly. Makes me want to dive back in and probably still fall off the track.

Oh, and there’s the whole CRT filter thing. Remember those old TVs with scan-lines? I can almost hear the hum of the screen just thinking about it. You can slap one of those filters right onto your N64 games now. So, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time can look like it’s 1998 again. Crappier graphics but more feelings, if that makes sense. Does this make anyone else want to dig out their old flannel shirts? Or was that just me?

And, okay, while we’re still talking tech stuff—both the old Switch and the new one will let you remap controls for N64 games. Remapping! You can fiddle around with the Joy-Cons and even the retro N64 controller. Finally, right? Sometimes, it’s those little tweaks that make the biggest difference. Wait, what was I talking about? Oh yeah, gaming. But seriously, isn’t it wild how even the littlest detail can totally change how you play? Nintendo’s really playing it cool with this one.