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A Kickstarter-backed Switch 2 grip called N9C (with a smaller N6 option) from abxylute attaches to the bottom USB-C port to replicate a GameCube-style controller in handheld mode, offering swappable joystick gates (8-way or circular), gyro support, and four back remappable buttons; early backers get Special pricing (around £59-£66 / $79-$89) with deliveries expected in 2026, and both grips are currently Kickstarter-only.
A Walmart page with Nintendo Switch Online artwork hints that Metroid Prime 2 and Pikmin 2 are headed to Switch Online on Switch 2, implying more GameCube titles could join NSO and fueling debate about future remasters.
A Walmart ad graphic hints that Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2 could be added to Nintendo Switch Online on the Switch 2, joining other GameCube titles; there’s no official confirmation yet and the listing may simply be promotional mockups.
A Walmart promo for Nintendo Switch Online's 'Nintendo Classics' reportedly lists Metroid Prime 2: Echoes and Pikmin 2 as GameCube titles not yet announced for the service, reviving rumors of more GameCube games joining Switch Online, though it could be a listings error.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance for GameCube is a classic strategy RPG that, despite its age and easier difficulty options, still offers a compelling story, engaging gameplay, and nostalgic appeal, especially for series fans. Its story and core mechanics remain strong, though some visuals and features have aged, but it remains a highly recommended experience, now more accessible via Switch's NSO.
Nintendo has added Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance to the Switch Online + Expansion Pack's GameCube library, available on Switch 2, as part of their ongoing effort to expand the classic game collection, following previous titles like Wario's World and upcoming releases such as Pokémon Colosseum and Super Mario Sunshine.
Luigi's Mansion will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 starting October 30 through the GameCube library on Nintendo Switch Online, allowing players to enjoy the classic game just in time for Halloween, with the entire series now playable on the new console.
Nintendo is releasing the original Luigi's Mansion for Switch 2's GameCube library on October 30, 2025, just in time for Halloween, offering a spooky adventure where Luigi explores a haunted mansion to find Mario.
Chibi-Robo!, a classic GameCube game, is set to be available on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on August 21st, offering a new audience the chance to enjoy this charming action-adventure game.
Nintendo will add Chibi-Robo to the Switch 2's GameCube library on August 21, 2025, as part of the Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, bringing the classic 2006 title to a new platform.
Nintendo is adding Super Mario Strikers to the Switch 2 GameCube library, available from July 3rd for Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, marking the first GameCube game on Switch 2 alongside classics like Zelda: Wind Waker and F-Zero GX.
A classic Mario game, Super Mario Strikers, will be available for free on Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, starting July 3, offering players a nostalgic multiplayer experience, though online play may not be supported.
The Switch 2's first new GameCube game is Super Mario Strikers, arriving via Switch Online + Expansion Pack, offering improved multiplayer and emulation, much to fans' delight, especially those eager for classic Nintendo sports games on modern hardware.
Mario Smash Football, a classic GameCube game from 2005, is set to join Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on July 3rd, as part of the growing library of GameCube titles available on Switch 2, alongside other classics like Wind Waker and F-Zero GX.
Nintendo's slow and deliberate rollout of classic games across its platforms, including the GameCube titles on Switch Online, is a strategic choice that allows players to better appreciate each game and maintains the value of its extensive back catalog, despite initial frustrations with limited releases.