Explore the retro video games in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog every two weeks as lifelong pals Mike & Jaymo are joined by a whole host of new and old friends. Each episode is a new set of retro games from the NES, SNES, N64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis/Mega Drive as they further their quest to research & review all 250+ games available on the Nintendo Switch Online catalog. So dust off your d-pads and game on, everyone.
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S2E16: 16th Bit Retro-Spective Season 2 Finale
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Celebrate the end of another season of The Old SwitchAroo with the 16th-bit Retro-spective Season 2 Finale as Mike and Jaymo reflect on their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode Mike and Jaymo go head-to-head as their quizzed on this season’s games from all our wonderful guests i…
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S2E15: Gunstar Heroes and Sin and Punishment -or- Treizure Warning
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Brad from Arcadiology helps us mine for rare gems looking at two games from Treasure, Gunstar Heroes (Genesis, 1993) and Sin and Punishment (N64, 2000), as part of Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we look at how Treasure cut their teeth with McDonalds, what gi…
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S2E14: Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol -or- Revenge of the B Movie
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We scare up Nick and Josh from Smashing Game Time to blast through Zombies Ate My Neighbors (SNES, 1993) and Ghoul Patrol (SNES, 1994) as we take a detour from Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we look at why chainsaws were replaced with axes when Zombies went …
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S2E13: Castlevania -or- It's Not Too Late to Whip It
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Kai raises the stakes as our grim-grinning guest comes out to analyze Castlevania (NES, 1987) and Castlevania: Legends (Game Boy, 1997) as part of Mike and Jaymo’s epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we whip our way through all the questions other podcasts are afraid to ask: Just…
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S2E12: Yoshi, Wario's Woods, and Dr. Mario -or- Drop It Like It's Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Ha-Hot!
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Things really fall into place when Lisa from the Geek Pop Podcast connects with three Mario-related drop-puzzlers — Yoshi (NES, 1990), Wario’s Woods (NES, 1994), and Dr. Mario (Gameboy, 1990) — as Mike and Jaymo continue their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we’ll study how Y…
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S2E11: Kirby Super Star and Kirby's Dream Land 3 -or- Kirb'etizers
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Derick McDuff of the Underrated movie podcast returns and brings Kurosh Jozavi of the The KJP Show to talk Kirby Super Star (SNES, 1996) and Kirby’s Dream Land 3 (SNES, 1997) with Mike and Jaymo, continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode we’ll check out all the Kirby S…
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S2E10: The Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past -or- Top Down Downright Done Right
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Zelda streamers RiRiYells and SSJ3Butch return to clash swords with Mike and Jaymo discussing The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (SNES, 1991) and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords (GBA, 2002), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we’ll …
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S2E09: Punch-Out!! -or- Let's Get Ready to Rage Quit!
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Long-time friend Bryan steps into the ring with Mike and Jaymo in the ring for Punch-Out!! (NES, 1987) and Super Punch-Out! (SNES, 1994), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we match up Punch-Out!! and Super Punch-Out!! in a head-to-head bout sponsored by the Ca…
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S2E08: Breath of Fire I and II -or- The Wyrm Turns
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Ryan (aka Warboss5) rejoins Mike and Jaymo as they dive deep into the classic RPGs Breath of Fire (SNES, 1993) and Breath of Fire II (SNES, 1994), continuing their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we explore the origins of the Dragon Clan, debate the merits of archaic turn-ba…
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S2E07: Super Mario Bros and the Lost Levels -or- Hooked on the Brothers
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Mike and Jaymo are joined by Margo (aka TikTok’s Mrs.Librarian) as they go down the tubes playing Super Mario Bros (NES, 1985) and The Lost Levels (NES, 1986) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we try to figure out if the Super Mario Bros box art is a snuff gra…
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S2E06: Doomsday Warrior and Fighter's History -or- The Next Bison Wannabes
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Kristal returns to join Mike and Jaymo for two more “street” fighting games: Fighter's History (SNES, 1994) and Doomsday Warrior (SNES, 1993), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we dig into the extremely French reason Capcom lost its plagiarism lawsuit against …
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S2E05: Animal Platformers -or- You and Me, Baby, Ain't Nothing But Mascots
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Twitch streamer SSJ3Butch joins Mike and Jaymo for three animal platformers, Mappy-Land (NES, 1986), Flicky (Sega Genesis, 1991), and Spanky’s Quest (SNES, 1991), as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this episode, we also check out Mappy: The Beat, the 2013 Mappy animated seri…
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S2E04: Star Fox Trilogy -or- Gen. Pepper's Only Arwing Band
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Jordan Carothers swoops in from the Arcadiology podcast to join Mike and Jaymo as they barrel roll through the Star Fox trilogy (Star Fox on the SNES, Star Fox 64 or Lylat Wars on the Nintendo 64, and Star Fox 2 on the Super NES Classic) as part of their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In …
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S2E03: Pokemon Snap -or- Aperture Science
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Derick McDuff from the Underrated movie podcast joins Mike and Jaymo this episode to try to catch 'em all on film for an a-Mew-zing exploration of Pokemon Snap (1999) from the Nintendo 64 as part of an epic quest quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In between reminiscing about our favorite parts of P…
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BONUS | Screentime: X-Men '97 Elimination Bracket
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Welcome back to The Old Switcharoo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television. Tonight Jaymo is joined by cosplay influencer Bryan Lee along with fellow cosplayer/Disney-enthusiast Phuong to review Season 1 of X-Men '97 on Disney Plus. After recapping the show with a little amateur poetry we p…
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S2E02: Ecco the Dolphin -or- Glorious Porpoise
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Mike, Jaymo, and ocean enthusiast Cori Gibb dive into "Ecco the Dolphin" (1992) on the Sega Genesis in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this splashy episode we explore the unseen alien invasion that sunk Atlantis, Jacques Cousteau's hilarious foray into 90's marketing, and the shocking…
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S2E01: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 -or- Welcome to the Next Level
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The Old Switch-a-roo is back and better than ever! Mike, Jaymo, and his boisterous brothers Justin and Jonathan spin dash through "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" (Sega Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this fast-paced episode, we deep-dive/debate to create a Zone Tier List…
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Lite Switch: April 19, 2024 | Video Game TV Shows, The Room 4, Shredder's Revenge, and more
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Get ready to hit the rewind button on your consoles, because Mike and Jaymo are here with the final installment of The Old Switch-a-roo: Lite Switch before they blast into season two! In this episode, our dynamic duo takes a break from their usual retro roundup to chat about their recent gaming exploits and the exciting media landscape that's mergi…
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Lite Switch: April 5, 2024 | MARVEL SNAP, Tangle Tower, Slipstream Rogue Space, and more
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Plug in your controllers and power up your nostalgia, because Mike and Jaymo are back with another episode of The Old Switch-a-roo: Light Switch! While we eagerly await the launch of season two, our favorite gaming gurus are here to share their off-season gaming adventures, from reaching Infinite in Marvel Snap to unraveling the mysteries of Tangle…
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Lite Switch: March 22, 2024 | X-Men '97, Balatro, Burnout Paradise, and more
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Dive into another installment of The Old Switch-a-roo: Light Switch, where Mike and Jaymo take a break from the retro game deep dives to chat about their current gaming escapades and other geeky pursuits. In this laid-back episode, our dynamic duo discusses everything from the mesmerizing roguelike card game Belatro to the colorful ink-splattered w…
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BONUS | Screentime: 10 Spoiler-Free Ways X-Men '97 X-Ceeded our X-pectations
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The off-season fun continues with a new spin-off series, The Old Switch-a-roo: Screentime! Here, we give you our rants, raves, and reviews from the world of film and television. In our exciting first episode, Jaymo is joined by longtime friend and cosplayer extraordinaire Bryan Lee. The boys reminisce about their once-in-a-lifetime night at the X-M…
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Lite Switch: March 8, 2024 | Return of the Obra Dinn, Marvel Snap, Pokemon GO, and more
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In our first season break episode, Mike & Jaymo dish on games they've been playing that aren't part of the Nintendo Switch Online retro catalog. Mike dives into an alternate career path as a magic murder investigator with 2018's "Return of the Obra Dinn." He also recaps his experience at "Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh - Los Angeles and his efforts to cat…
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S1E16: The 16th Bit Retro-Spective Season Finale
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Mike and Jaymo remi-NES on all 40 games featured in season one of their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this very special recap episode, we explore the obscure eccentricities of Mike's favorite games, debate which season one games have aged the best, and invite you to play along in back-to-…
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S1E15: Mario Kart -or- Rainbow Road Warriors
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Mike, Jaymo, and cross stitch influencer KatCanSew powerslide through "Super Mario Kart", "Mario Kart 64", and "Mario Kart: Super Circuit" in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In this full-throttle episode, we expose the seedy underbelly of the Mushroom Kingdom, carve out a 'Mount Rushmore…
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S1E14: Caveman Games -or- Yeah Bud! Abba, Dudes! - Part 2
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Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our wry friend Ryan) club their way through "Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics" and "Prehistorik Man" in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In Part Two of this mammoth two-part episode, we dig deep into prehistory as the boys discuss the wrong way to w…
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S1E13: Caveman Games -or- Yeah Bud! Abba, Dudes! - Part 1
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Mike, Jaymo, and YouTuber WarBoss5 (aka our old friend Ryan) meander-thal their way through "Joe & Mac" and its pseudo-sequel "Congo's Caper" on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! In Part One of this dino-sized two-part episode, track the evolution of the caveman-genre as the boys discuss t…
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S1E12: Baseball -or- Take Me Out to the Ball Games
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Mike & Jaymo hit a grand slam as they swing & steal their way through "Baseball" (NES) and "Super Baseball Simulator 1.000" (SNES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!Today's episode covers all the bases, including the manipulative math behind MLB's "greatest" player, a rare glimpse into E…
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S1E11: Zelda Origins -or- It's Dangerous to Go Alone. Take RiRi!
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Mike, Jaymo, & Twitch personality RiRiYells form a Triforce of wisdom as they search and slash their way through the "The Legend of Zelda" (NES) and "Zelda 2: The Adventure of Link" (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Treasures in store include uncovered audio of the franchise's fir…
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S1E10: Excitebike -or- Triple-Ex!
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Mike and Jaymo rev & race their way through Excitebike (NES), Vs. Excitebike (NES), and Excitebike 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Today's stunts include some far-fetched foresight for the Fast & Furious franchise, a detour through outrageous and outdated Nintendo peripherals…
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S1E09: Xevius and Star Soldier -or- High Way to Bullet Hell
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Mike and Jaymo blast & bomb their way through Xevious: The Avenger (NES) and Star Soldier (NES) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Along the way, they'll fly through Vietnam war themes, hidden messages in source code, and the Foreigner Belt. Let us know if you think Star Soldier is a Nin…
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S1E08: Pinball Games -or- Crazy Flipper Fingers
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Mike and Jaymo flip out with Justin and Jonathan as they play Pinball (NES) and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! On the table will be how pinball become legal in the US, how to find success in Las Vegas, and the misleading works of autho…
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S1E07: Kirby's Origins -or- Kir-D'oeuvres
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Mike and Jaymo swallow up Kirby's Dream Land (Gameboy), Kirby's Adventure (NES), and Kirby's Dream Land 2 (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Float on over as they debate Jigglypuff's crab-like evolutionary history, pay tribute to old timey burlesque, and debate how dark matter …
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S1E06: Dr. Mario -or- How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Megavitamins
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Mike and Jaymo are practicing medicine without a license with Dr. Mario (NES) & Dr. Mario 64 (N64) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! It's just what the doctor ordered as Mike and Jaymo discuss how Dr. Mario ties in to modern medical practices, what makes a good puzzle game, and Chinese …
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S1E05: Golden Axe -or- Hack/Slash Hacks
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Mike, Jaymo, Justin, & Jonathan hack/slash their way through Golden Axe (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Golden Axe 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to…
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S1E04: Sega Fighting Sequels -or- Double K.O.
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Mike, Jaymo, & Kristal spin-kick their way through Street Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) & Virtua Fighter 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog!Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to …
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S1E03: Arcade Puzzlers -or- Mustachioed Quarter Munchers
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Mike & Jaymo dig & dodge their way through Mario Bros (NES), Dig Dug 2 (NES), and BurgerTime Deluxe (Gameboy) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to get m…
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S1E02: May the Shining Force be With You
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Mike & Jaymo grind their way through Shining Force (Genesis/Mega Drive) and Shining Force 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive) in their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Let them know whether you think these "classics" are Ninten-Do's or Ninten-Don'ts! Thanks for listening, and don't forget to Subscribe to ge…
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S1E01: Tennis Games -or- What's All That Racket?
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Mike and Jaymo serve up hot takes on Tennis (NES, 1984), Super Tennis (SNES, 1991), Smash Tennis (SNES), and Mario Tennis (N64, 2000) in their epic quest to research and review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Mike starts off with a crash course of tennis basics, Jaymo argues that a tennis game is the first speaking role for …
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S1E00: Platformers? More Like Transformers!
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It's morphin' time as Mike & Jaymo deep dive into Kid Chameleon (Sega Genesis, 1992), Claymates (SNES, 1994), & Jelly Boy (SNES, 1995) on their epic quest to research & review every retro game in the Nintendo Switch Online catalog! Along the way they'll try to figure out why the early 90s seemed so obsessed with having kids get trapped in video gam…
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo - Trailer
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The Old SwitchAroo: Gaming Retro with Mike and Jaymo
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