The Switch 2 just revealed it will be getting a GameCube Online service with its release. Here is everything you need to know.
The Switch 2 just got quite a bit of information revealed about it during a Nintendo Direct, from new games, such as a new Mario Kart, to various other updates. One of these big reveals was that GameCube Online will be coming to the Switch 2, exciting players everywhere.
Here is everything we know about GameCube Online coming to the Switch 2, including the games releasing with it and its release date.
GameCube Online is coming to the Switch 2: Everything we know and more
If you are a fan of Nintendo, then you have been up-to-date recently with all of the Nintendo Online services. What began with NES games, Nintendo has been releasing Online services catered to different consoles they have released in the past.
The most popular online service they have released was the Nintendo 64 Online, which allowed players to play classics such as The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64 and more.
Now, fans are getting the GameCube Online, which will feature a plethora of famous games. Here is everything we know about the release at the moment.
All games releasing on Nintendo's GameCube Online
Right now, there are only 10 games releasing on GameCube Online (which is more than enough). However, Nintendo always releases more games over time with its online platform. We should expect to see various other games released throughout the next year or two on GameCube Online.
Below is a list of all the games releasing on Nintendo's GameCube Online at the start:
- Super Mario Sunshine
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Super Mario Strikers
- Pokémon Colosseum
- Chibi-Robo!
- Luigi’s Mansion
- The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker
- Soulcaliber 2
- F-Zero GX
All these games were massive hits back in the day, meaning we will potentially see the GameCube Online be the Nintendo Switch 2's biggest selling point.
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GameCube Online release date
The official GameCube Online service will be released on the same date as the Switch 2 is released: June 5, 2025. This also means that the GameCube Online service will only be available for the Switch 2, meaning regular Switch players will have to upgrade or watch others play all the GameCube hits from afar.
Still, with a new Mario Kart announced, too, the Nintendo Switch 2 has set itself apart enough from the first Nintendo Switch to gain quite a few sales upon release.
The Switch 2 will cost $449.99 USD on release, making it Nintendo's most expensive console to date.
Will you be purchasing a Switch 2 to play the GameCube Online?
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