GameCube Classics Are Coming to Switch 2 Online – Get Ready for Nostalgia!

Summary

  • GameCube titles like Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, Soulcalibur 2 coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on June 5.
  • More GameCube titles such as Super Mario Sunshine and Pokemon Colosseum planned for release.
  • A wireless Nintendo GameCube controller with a C button available on June 5 for use with Nintendo Switch 2.

As a thrilled fan, I can’t contain my enthusiasm when I heard about the Nintendo Direct showcase on April 2. The moment Nintendo announced that the Switch Online + Expansion Pack is bringing GameCube titles to the Switch 2 lineup, I knew it was going to be something special! For years, we fans have been eagerly waiting for the day when our beloved classic Nintendo console would join the Switch Online roster, and this announcement has finally made that dream a reality. It’s safe to say that the gaming community is buzzing with excitement over this fantastic news!

A subscription to Nintendo Switch Online grants numerous perks, chief among them the chance to engage in online gaming with loved ones, as suggested by its title. Additionally, it grants access to a continuously expanding collection of vintage games from systems such as the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, and original Game Boy. For those seeking additional content, the Expansion Pack is available for an extra $30 per year, offering Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and even Sega Genesis games.

During its April 2nd showcase, Nintendo revealed that the upcoming Switch 2 console will exclusively receive some classic games from the GameCube library through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The first of these games to be added is “The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker,” initially released in the U.S. in 2003 and recognized for its distinctive, appealing cartoon style due to cel shading. Starting June 5th, “Soulcalibur 2” from 2002 and the futuristic racing game “F-Zero GX” will also be accessible on this subscription service, offering improved image quality and higher resolution compared to their original versions.

GameCube Titles Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack

June 5, 2025

  • F-Zero GX
  • The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
  • Soulcalibur 2

At a Later Date

  • Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
  • Luigi’s Mansion
  • Pokemon Colosseum
  • Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
  • Super Mario Strikers, Chibi-Robo!
  • Super Mario Sunshine

More GameCube games are scheduled to become available on Nintendo Switch Online too. Among them are “Super Mario Sunshine,” “Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance,” “Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness,” “Super Mario Strikers,” “Chibi-Robo!,” “Luigi’s Mansion,” and “Pokemon Colosseum.” This news is thrilling for numerous Nintendo enthusiasts because many of these games were originally exclusive to the Nintendo GameCube, making them unreachable for a large number of players.

To savor these exclusive titles arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 through the Switch Online + Expansion Pack, gamers require a specific controller, and Nintendo has anticipated this need. Like the replicas of NES, SNES, N64, and Genesis controllers currently available, a wireless Nintendo GameCube controller is set to launch on the same day as Nintendo Switch 2, specifically June 5. This accessory will only be accessible for purchase by Switch Online members, and it will come equipped with a C button, one of the unique features of the new console, enabling players to swiftly join game chats.

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2025-04-02 17:58