Nintendo has just dropped a new commercial featuring Hollywood actor Paul Rudd. The Switch 2 is set to launch in June this year, and there has been massive hype for the console. The ad brings many references to Rudd’s classic Nintendo ads in the 1990s. This is the newest commercial, similar to Rudd's throwback classic ad. Paul Rudd was previously an ambassador for Nintendo devices in the 90s.
Watch: Nintendo's new ad with Paul Rudd.
The Japanese brand has now brought him back to act in its new commercial for the Switch 2 device. Paul Rudd is the best choice for this new “Now You're Playing Together” ad, and the actor was quite loyal to the brand. The actor demonstrates the new device's features, like Game voice chat, Video chat services. He even says Nintendo’s classic slogan, “Now you're playing with Power.”
The 90s were the golden period for Nintendo as they were at the top of the gaming industry. Sony’s move to launch the PlayStation was more inspired by Nintendo during that period. Unlike the PlayStation, Nintendo is a more family-friendly console that allows every member to play games like Super Mario, Pokémon and Kirby.
Super Mario is one of the most played games in the world, and it was the biggest reason behind Nintendo devices' popularity in the US. The new Switch 2 console will have many new features like Gamechat voice, new Joy-Con 2 controllers and many more. This new ad was made to advertise the upcoming console's unique features.
The console also has an exciting game lineup and a lot of high-profile games like Mario Kart World, Cyberpunk 2077, and Elden Ring. Assassin's Creed: Shadows is also rumoured to be on that list. Future first-party games like Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Kirby Air Riders and Donkey Kong Bananza are also teased.
This new commercial brings us the nostalgic memories of the Super Nintendo Ad. The brand plans to bring the old retro games to the Switch 2, along with a classic controller. The Switch 2 is the most hyped console in recent times, and let us see how the commercial helps the brand to perform in the US Market.
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