Revealed today during Nintendo’s one-hour Switch 2 live stream, the long-requested addition of GameCube games to its roster of Nintendo Online services is becoming a reality. GameCube games will be available on Nintendo’s new console as part of Nintendo Switch Online services.
Nintendo revealed that The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker, Soulcalibur II, and F-Zero GX, will be available initially, but promises more games will be coming over time. Nintendo showed Super Mario Sunshine, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Super Mario Strikers, Chibi Robo, Luigi’s Mansion, and Pokémon Colosseum are all on track to be added in the future.
The first games will be available for Switch 2 on its June 5 release date. A GameCube controller will also be available to purchase the same day as Switch 2.