Nintendos best Switch 2 announcement was its GameCube game rereleases, but buying the new GameCube controller will be a challenge

Date:
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Description:
Pokmon Colosseum and other fantastic GameCube rereleases might convince me to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2.

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Classics are headed to the Nintendo Switch 2 The first three titles are The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker , Soul Caliber 2, and F-Zero GX, coming on June
5, 2025 Other games like Pokmon Colosseum, Luigi's Mansion , and Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness

Nintendos major Nintendo Switch 2 Direct event was brimming with game releases, but forget about Mario Kart World , FromSoftwares new The
Duskbloods and that sweet five seconds of Silksong footage for a minute and join me in celebrating the two actual biggest announcements: Pokmon Colosseum and Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness are hitting the new console (alongside other GameCube games).

With limited opportunities to capture and train your Pokmon companions adding some real challenge compared to the core series, combined with some
incredible music and a unique plot, these spinoffs are my favorites in the whole Pokmon series.

And after misplacing my copy of Gale of Darkness (which is very costly to replace on the secondary market) Im beyond excited to be able to replay both of these titles again soon.

Theyre being released via a new GameCube addition to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. This expanded version of the Online subscription includes access to DLC and exclusive classic console game libraries
(including the N64 and GameBoy Advance) for $49.99 / 34.99 / AU$59.95 a year.

The only downside for Pokmon fans is that while these two best-in-class spinoffs have been confirmed to be launching on the service at some point
they wont be available at the new consoles launch.

Instead, The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker , Soul Caliber 2, and F-Zero GX will be the first trio of GameCube titles to hit the service on the Switch 2s launch date.

One thing to note is that it appears that Nintendo Switch original players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack wont be able to access these GameCube titles. Instead, the GameCube expansion will be exclusive to Nintendos latest console. Complete the GameCube setup (Image credit:
Nintendo)

To capture the authentic GameCube experience, Nintendo announced its
releasing a wireless GameCube controller (complete with the new C button) for 58.99 (likely around $75 based on exchange rates; Nintendo has yet to confirm a US price).

Itll only be available through the MyNintendo online store, and to make things more frustrating youll only be able to preorder one if youre a Nintendo Switch Online member, and initially it will only be offered to those invited to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2 console according to the MyNintendo UK store .

This is presumably a move to prevent scalpers from sucking up all the stock before anyone else can react, so just be prepared to jump through some hoops if youre keen to get this Switch 2 GameCube accessory. You might also like We finally know about the C button on the Nintendo Switch 2 heres what it does While we wait for a Bloodborne remake or sequel, FromSoftware just announced The Duskbloods, a brand new Switch 2 exclusive Nintendo Switch 2 specs revealed, and yes, it will support 4K resolution



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