Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online Could Be Adding an Unexpected Feature

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Rumor: Nintendo Switch Online Could Be Adding an Unexpected Feature

Key Takeaways

  • The September 17 SNES app update expanded SNES Mouse functionality.
  • The potential addition of SNES Mouse games, like Mario Paint, could be in the works.

As a long-time gamer who grew up with the SNES console, this news about potential SNES Mouse support on Nintendo Switch Online has me feeling all nostalgic! The SNES Mouse was a unique peripheral that added an extra layer of interactivity to games like Mario Paint, and I can’t help but feel a twinge of excitement at the prospect of using it again.

Based on information from a reliable source, it’s possible that the Nintendo Switch Online SNES application will soon enable compatibility with the long-overlooked SNES Mouse peripheral for certain games. This source also hinted at an expansion in the usage of the SNES Mouse with the September 17 update to the Nintendo Switch Online SNES app.

First introduced in 1992, the SNES Mouse came as a package deal with a gray plastic mouse pad and an intriguing game called “Mario Paint.” This two-button mouse was designed to complement the SNES console, sharing the same light gray color scheme with purple buttons and a black cable. In most games, it occupied the first controller slot on the SNES. Due to its exclusive use of the SNES’ proprietary connector, this mouse couldn’t be used with personal computers. At that time, it was also sold individually for around $30. Since then, various third-party companies have replicated the SNES Mouse under different brand names, such as Hyperkin’s Hyper Click Retro-Style Mouse.

There’s a strong possibility that the SNES Mouse, initially introduced at the launch of the SNES app for Nintendo Switch Online, might make a comeback. According to a Tumblr post by a dataminer named LuigiBlood (as reported by VGC), Nintendo is said to have covertly updated the SNES Mouse functionality in the recent September 17 update of the SNES app. The update, which added games like Battletoads/Double Dragon, apparently saw changes made to the emulation of the SNES Mouse. The updated emulation can now read from either controller port instead of just the first one. Additionally, code was found that could be utilized to customize the SNES Mouse’s behavior, allowing it to mimic its original release or something entirely different.

Nintendo Switch Online May Add SNES Mouse Support

  • The September 17 SNES app update reworked SNES Mouse functionality.
  • SNES Mouse compatibility has been part of the Switch Online SNES app since its launch.
  • The SNES Mouse was originally launched in 1992 along with Mario Paint.
  • No SNES Mouse games on the Switch Online service are available yet.

Essentially, these changes could imply that Nintendo might be developing support for SNES Mouse beyond just using a standard USB mouse. It’s uncertain if this means they are planning to release SNES games like Mario Paint and Mario & Wario on their SNES app, as these games originally required the SNES Mouse. However, it’s possible given the popularity of the SNES app among Nintendo Switch Online subscribers, which has allowed Western players to enjoy classic series such as Kunio-Kun that originally had SNES Mouse compatibility in Japan.

Since the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) continues to be one of Nintendo’s fan-favorite consoles, it’s safe to assume that including additional titles on their Switch Online service would delight fans. However, whether iconic games such as Mario Paint will find their way onto the app in future updates is yet to be determined.

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2024-09-19 01:35