Fans Spot Clues in Blurry Pixels: Super Smash Bros. Might Join Nintendo Switch Online N64 Library

Nintendo fans are diving deep into every frame of the latest official video promoting the Nintendo Switch Online library—and for good reason. Amid the footage, which notably revealed the Switch 2-exclusive CRT filter, eagle-eyed viewers spotted something tantalizing: a blurred image resembling the box art for the N64 classic Super Smash Bros. This has sparked widespread speculation that the beloved brawler could be heading to Switch Online with backward compatibility support in the near future.

What followed was a grassroots fan investigation led by X/Twitter user ImakuniVT, where community members began intentionally blurring known N64 game covers to match the exact level of obscurity seen in Nintendo’s video. While not a scientific method, the results have been compelling enough to fuel even more excitement. Several matches have already been proposed—some more convincing than others—with fans confidently suggesting other N64 titles may soon join the service.

Potential N64 Games Spotted in the Blur

Beyond Super Smash Bros., fan comparisons point to possible inclusions like:

• Donkey Kong 64 – A timely addition, especially with Donkey Kong Bananza on the horizon.
• Ratman 2 – The obscure Ubisoft platformer making a surprise comeback?
• Forsaken – A cult-favorite retro FPS that still holds up today.
• Glover – That weirdly charming platformer no one saw coming.

One fan, Betonoguau, posted a side-by-side comparison video stating, “I edited the images, arranged them, and made this video, and they fit perfectly,” further stoking the flames of anticipation across social media.

What This Could Mean for Multiplayer

If Super Smash Bros. does arrive via Switch Online, it opens the door to exciting possibilities—especially around multiplayer. Could Nintendo introduce online functionality for local-only classics? It’s not out of the question, especially as the company continues expanding its cloud and network infrastructure ahead of Switch 2's full rollout.

While we await official word—and while series creator Masahiro Sakurai focuses on his next project, a new Kirby game—this blurry clue offers fans plenty to theorize about.

Switch 2’s GameCube Lineup Grows

Just last week, Nintendo added Super Mario Strikers to the Switch 2-exclusive GameCube catalog on Nintendo Switch Online. It joins launch titles like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur II. Additional confirmed additions include Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness—further proving Nintendo’s commitment to bringing legacy content to modern audiences in high-fidelity, feature-rich formats. [ttpp]