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While the GameCube was far from Nintendo’s most successful console, it was still home to a defining lineup of games that has placed it firmly in cult territory — and now those games have the chance to...
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Mario Kart World redefines the series with a Forza Horizon-like open environment and frenetic elimination mode that'll leave your heart pumping as you blaze toward the finish line.
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In docked mode, the Switch 2 supports up to 60fps at 4K resolution or 120fps at 1440p or 1080p resolutions.
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The big Nintendo news everyone was waiting for on Wednesday is finally here: You can play 20-year-old games on Switch 2. Plus, there's also a dedicated Nintendo GameCube controller updated with the "C" button for GameChat also announced today.
Nintendo this week announced Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics will be available exclusively on the Nintendo Switch 2 on launch day, June 5. The service at launch will include just three games with more titles to be added "a bit later," according to Nintendo during Nintendo Treehouse: Live (via VideoGamesChronicle ).
The GameCube game library will launch on the same day as the Switch 2, June 5th, and will be available as part of the Nintendo Switch Online: Expansion Pack.
GameCube Nintendo Classics are exclusive to Switch 2, and you'll need a subscription to buy the wireless GameCube controller.
The Switch 2 direct wasn’t just about all the shiny new games you’ll play, there was also a much requested update to Nintendo Switch Online focused on some great old ones too! Yes, GameCube games are finally coming to Nintendo’s online games service. The major caveat being that this is exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2.
At launch, the Nintendo GameCube Nintendo Classics library for Nintendo Switch 2 will include three games. The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2 and F-Zero GX will be available on day one, with other titles coming “a bit later,” according to Nintendo’s Treehouse: Live stream.
Nintendo has confirmed that the existing GameCube controllers that are on the market are still compatible with the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
Switch 2 debuts with exclusives like Mario Kart World, GameCube classics, & enhanced editions like Breath of the Wild at 60 FPS. Prices spark debate.
Leave it to Nintendo to attempt to keep game file sizes from growing too large in an age of titles taking up over 100GB of storage space on consoles. A few first-party Switch 2 games apparently won't even top 10GB, with Mario Kart World the only listed title so far racing past the 20GB mark.