Nintendo is cranking up its advertising for next week's Nintendo Switch Sports. Makes sense — this is their Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort successor, and a lot of people are rightfully excited.
One of Wii Sports' most defining parts is its iconic title screen music. It's an absolute jam, and we challenge you not to get nostalgic over it. Nintendo UK is hoping they'll be able to capture that same magic again with the main theme of their upcoming sports game.
We think it's pretty darn good! It's hard to top the original, but this new theme definitely has that same energetic, jolly feel to it. Sounds like all of the same digital instruments have been used, too. We don't know if this was composed by Kazumi Totaka — who was responsible for the original bop, among many other Nintendo compositions — but we hope so!
What's perhaps more surprising is Nintendo posting its music on YouTube. There's been a lot of discussion over the years about Nintendo's approach to its soundtracks, with it continually removing uploads on the video-sharing platform, so it's unusual to see the company share its own music.
Have a listen to the theme above and air your opinions on the music in the comments!
[source youtube.com]
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Not as iconic or hummable as the original, but it does at least have a few nods to the Wii classic.
1:22 makes me very happy.
I still really wish that the game took place on Wuhu Island. It's such an iconic location to me.
My Nintendo needs some exclusive CD soundtracks.
They were byfar my favourite Club Nintendo goodies back in the day, as well as being my favourite special edition goodie (if only we could do without the rest of the included junk).
And how I would kill for a WarioWare album. Jimmy T had the best songs with Fit and Funky from DIY and Ski from Game and Wario. Mona’s songs were a lot of fun too.
I cannot wait for this game!!!
@Silly_G I would absolutely buy those soundtracks. Nintendo could make serious bank if they would just sell their music officially.
I could see a new generation of gamers, hearing this and in 15 years pulling this audio up and vibing
Taking me back to my uni days in a great way! Question - can anyone recommend where to either get an official Nintendo Switch dock or get a decent third party one? I NEED this on multiple TVs. Thanks.
Wii Sports Club set a standard for me to see...and surprisingly I'm not too sure what I think about the Nintendo Switch Sports theme.
@AndyC_MK111 : I never suggested that they had to be rewards, only that they are available via My Nintendo (as these sorts of collectables would never make it to stores).
@AndyC_MK111 : I would only use YouTube as a last resort as everything there is recompressed (and people rarely seem to upload lossless audio as it is). But unfortunately, there are too many rarities that aren’t available any other way.
@Fizza ah yeah
The music and even the plaza remind me slightly of Pokemon. The plaza is nicely designed, so even though you probably can't, I wish I could walk around for the fun of it!
I honestly really like it. It sounds like it could be a long lost track from either Mario Kart DS or Pokemon Diamond & Pearl
@LXP8 I had to scroll through every single comment to see someone who felt the Mario Kart DS connection.
@Chlocean Maybe there aren't that many people on here these days who grew up with the Nintendo DS and recognise the familiar sound
@Fizza 🥲 I shed a tear
sniff sniff I'm not crying
It sounds terrific. I really like the instruments used
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