Summary
Nintendo’s newest commercial for theNintendo Switch 2features a throwback to a classic ad for one of the developer’s most well-loved consoles, bringing in beloved actor Paul Rudd. Nintendo has kicked off the build-up to the Switch 2’s launch with a bang, giving fans an in-depth look at what to expect from theSuper Mariostudio’s newest platform. The developer showed off a variety of new features with its first reveal, including GameChat as a voice chat service,the new JoyCon 2 controllers, and plenty more. Now, a new ad is building even more hype for the console.
Paul Rudd Stars in Nintendo Switch 2’s Newest Ad
Paul Rudd’s reprisal of his role from Nintendo’s 1990s ads follows not only the developer’s focus on family gaming but its continued reverence of Nintendo’s golden age. Nintendo has often pushed itself as amore “family-friendly” developer, with many of its biggest franchises likeMario,Kirby, andPokemonmarketed towards all ages. The developer has also frequently referenced its storied history on its newer consoles, both with Nintendo Switch Online offering retro games and re-releasing classic controllers for the Switch.
With less than two months until the Switch 2’s official release, many fans and retailers are already beginning to gear up for the console’s launch. Nintendo officially revealed thefinal pre-order price for the Switch 2late last week, confirming it would maintain its $450 USD price point with pre-orders opening on April 24. While the Switch 2 did not see a price hike, several accessories like the Switch 2 Pro Controller and the Switch 2 Camera will see an increase from their initially teased price. Nintendo fans won’t have to wait much longer to get their hands on Nintendo’s highly-anticipated new console.
