Nintendo Resurrects N64 and Sega Genesis Controllers for the Switch

While tonight’s Nintendo Direct presentation was all about video games—and a questionable Super Mario film casting selections—Nintendo additionally introduced a brand new growth pack for the Nintendo Switch Online’s all-you-can-play retro gaming assortment that provides N64 and Sega Genesis video games. For those that desire a extra genuine retro gaming expertise, the corporate can be releasing variations of the N64 and Sega Genesis controllers.

The Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack will introduce a small assortment of N64 video games to the service when it launches, together with classics like Super Mario 64 and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time—video games that helped usher within the period of 3D graphics and analog controls. Sadly, there’s nonetheless no GoldenEye: 007 in sight. The Expansion Pack may even deliver Sega Genesis video games to the Switch, like Sonic, Ecco the Dolphin, and Castlevania Bloodlines. The growth will probably be out there in late October, however will probably be a part of a costlier membership plan, though Nintendo hasn’t revealed particular pricing updates simply but.

Nintendo is releasing a pair of wi-fi Bluetooth controllers for the Switch alongside the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The 16-bit Sega Genesis’ gamepad and the N64’s distinctive controller, which was the primary to introduce analog joystick controls to console gaming, will every value $50 and can solely be out there to Nintendo Switch Online subscribers—and presumably these shelling out for the brand new growth pack. Whether the N64 controller will inherit the drift problems with the Switch’s Joy-Cons stays to be seen, although the up to date controller will most likely be utilizing comparable {hardware}.

Nintendo additionally trotted Shigeru Miyamoto in the course of the occasion to announce particulars concerning the firm’s animated Super Mario film that’s slated to hit theaters in late 2022. The movie will embrace Charles Martinet, who’s been the voice of Mario in Nintendo’s video games for many years now, however he received’t really be voicing Mario this time round. Nintendo has determined that Chris Pratt is a greater match, for some unknown purpose. Pratt will probably be joined by The Queen’s Gambit’s Anya Joy-Taylor as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, Seth Rogan as Donkey Kong, and Charlie Day as Luigi. We’re going to be cautiously optimistic concerning the casting decisions, however Nintendo doesn’t precisely have a stable monitor document with bringing its properties to the large display screen.