Nintendo of America hasn’t just uploaded its classic 1991 SNES TV advert to make you nostalgic – it’s also recreated it entirely for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2025, complete with the original leading man, Paul Rudd.
More than thirty years after stepping up to advertise games like F-Zero, Pilotwings, Sim City, and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past the first time around, the nicest (and seemingly ageless) man in Hollywood is back again to reprise his role, complete with his beaded necklace.
“Step back into 1991 and watch the official Super Nintendo Entertainment System launch commercial featuring Paul Rudd,” Nintendo teased.
Super Nintendo Entertainment System – 1991 Commercial
Super Nintendo Entertainment System – 1991 Commercial.Watch on YouTube
“Three decades later, we’re back together again,” the video blurb adds. “But this time, launching Nintendo Switch 2:”
Now You’re Playing Together ft. Paul Rudd – Nintendo Switch 2
Now You’re Playing Together ft. Paul Rudd – Nintendo Switch 2.Watch on YouTube
Over the bank holiday, Nintendo finally detailed how US tariffs will impact the launch of Switch 2, and confirmed price rises for an array of console accessories “due to changes in market conditions”.
A new set of Joy-Con 2 controllers, for example, will now cost $95, an increase of $5. The Switch 2 Pro controller and Switch 2 camera have also seen $5 price rises, up to $85 and $55 respectively. But the $450 Switch 2 itself, including its $500 bundle with Mario Kart World, will not increase in price for now.
We also learned that Assassin’s Creed Shadows could be coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
