Overview
- Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack to feature classic GameCube titles such as Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur II starting June 5.
- More GameCube classics, including Super Mario Sunshine and Pokemon Colosseum, are set to launch later.
- A new wireless Nintendo GameCube controller with a C button will be available on June 5, tailored for use with the Nintendo Switch 2.
In a highly anticipated announcement during the Nintendo Direct showcase on April 2, Nintendo confirmed that the Switch Online + Expansion Pack will introduce the beloved GameCube titles to its growing library, exclusively for the new Switch 2 console. This revelation has sparked significant enthusiasm within the gaming community, particularly for those who have long desired the catalog of classic Nintendo games.
A membership to Nintendo Switch Online offers a wealth of benefits, including online multiplayer gaming, access to an extensive library of classic titles from platforms such as the Nintendo Entertainment System, Super Nintendo, and Game Boy. For those seeking even more nostalgia, the Expansion Pack adds Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, and Sega Genesis games for an additional annual fee of $30.
Upcoming GameCube Titles for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack
Scheduled for June 5, 2025
- F-Zero GX
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
- Soulcalibur II
Future Releases
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Luigi’s Mansion
- Pokemon Colosseum
- Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Super Mario Strikers
- Chibi-Robo!
- Super Mario Sunshine
A number of additional GameCube titles are on the horizon for the Nintendo Switch Online platform. Classics like Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, and Pokemon Colosseum are particularly noteworthy, as they were previously exclusive to the GameCube and not easily accessible to many gamers.
To enhance the gaming experience with these beloved titles on the Switch 2, Nintendo is introducing a new wireless GameCube controller, available on the same day as the console’s release, June 5. This controller is designed to feature a C button, enabling quick access to game interactions, such as chat functionalities—an exciting addition for modern multiplayer experiences.