GameCube Games Coming to Nintendo Switch Online - Switch 2 Exclusive
Nintendo recently announced exciting news in their latest Nintendo Direct. GameCube games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online. This treasure trove of classics will be Switch 2 exclusive. This announcement is a significant development for retro game enthusiasts.
Prelaunching with a Bang: Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX
June 5th marks the launch of Switch 2. It will feature a launch catalog of GameCube classics. Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack members will gain access to these titles:
- The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker: Sail the Great Sea in this cel-shaded classic.
- Soulcalibur 2: Experience legendary sword-based action.
- F-Zero GX: Engage in high-speed, high-tech racing.
More Classics Coming Soon
Nintendo has revealed a roster of more GameCube classics arriving on the service in the coming months. Anticipate these titles:
- Super Mario Sunshine
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Super Mario Strikers
- Chibi-Robo! Plug Into Adventure
- Luigi’s Mansion
- Pokémon Colosseum
Nintendo confirmed games will be added periodically, expanding the GameCube library. Game availability is subject to change.
Relive the Magic with a Special GameCube Controller
Nintendo is releasing a retro GameCube controller for the Switch 2. This controller offers a vintage C-stick, ideal for experiencing original GameCube control schemes.
GameCube on Switch: A Decade of Waiting Made Real
Fans have anticipated GameCube games on Switch for a long time. While remasters and ports like Metroid Prime and Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door have been released, a full GameCube library on Nintendo Switch Online is a major win for retro gaming fans. It provides a fantastic way to play classics with upgraded visuals and resolution, introducing a new generation to the GameCube era.
Prepare to revisit classic games when GameCube arrives on Nintendo Switch Online on June 5th with the Switch 2 release.
