Switch 2 SNES Games Enhanced with New Graphics Filter

Man, remember those clunky old CRT screens? Big, boxy, but they just had that vibe, you know? TV pixels felt alive in a way that today’s screens just don’t get. The blocky charm of pixel art games seemed perfect on those old displays. I mean, the new screens try, but they just don’t hit the same. You get what I’m saying, right? Anyway, Nintendo’s got this cool update now for the Switch 2, which brings back an awesome CRT filter for Super NES games. Trust me, it’s like stepping back in time. Sorta.

Here’s the thing — this filter adds that old-school magic: those return-to-memory scanlines and weirdly nostalgic interlacing. Strange, how the fancy modern tech makes everything look off with retro games, right? The games on newer screens come off too sharp or washed out. Or maybe I’m just picky. The art was meant for, let’s call it, the limitations of CRTs. Anyway — wait, where was I? Oh yes, those old games look way harsher than they should.

And let’s be real, finding a decent CRT is like finding a needle in a haystack these days. Either you pay a ridiculous amount or you scour through garage sales hoping for a miracle. I don’t even want to think about the hassle of lugging one home.

But hey, if you’re a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber, you’ve got an easier road. You jump into the SNES Classics app, tweak the settings, and boom — select “CRT filter.” Like magic. Although, some folks might not care about such things. Each to their own, I guess. But it’s nice having a choice, right? Gives a sort of “how it was meant to be” feel when you play Mario Paint or whatever.

Oh, and sidenote — this groovy CRT filter isn’t just for SNES games on Switch 2. They’ve got it for N64 and GameCube classics if you’re on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Feels like I should’ve mentioned that earlier. Anyway, they’ve spiced up the SNES filter on the original Switch too, but things? Yeah, they pop more on the new gear. Go figure.