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Switch 2's GameCube library (Nintendo Classics) has been updated from v1.5.0 to v1.6.0, adding a reportedly HDR-capable CRT shader and improved F-Zero GX stick calibration per a video; input lag is not believed to have changed. Access requires Switch 2 and an active Expansion Pack.
Switch 2’s GameCube emulator gains a boost with patch 1.6.0: reduced input lag, closer analog range, and a HDR CRT shader for crisper visuals. Early tests with F-Zero GX show improved fidelity, and more titles are planned, including Super Mario Sunshine and Pokemon Colosseum, with Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness already added to the service.
Nintendo Life reports that Switch 2 is expanding its GameCube library with Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a 2005 RPG by Genius Sonority, now available to Switch Online + Expansion Pack members, with Colosseum expected to follow later. The XD title centers on catching Shadow Pokémon (including Shadow Lugia) and was part of Pokémon Day announcements, which also showcased the return of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen and pointed to further GameCube titles coming to Switch 2.
Nintendo announced Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness as the next GameCube title joining Nintendo Switch Online, with a March 2026 release planned for Switch 2 (Expansion Pack required). The rollout continues the service’s GameCube library, which already includes Luigi’s Mansion, Chibi-Robo, and others, and has driven up physical prices for the cult-favorite title. Nintendo has not set a precise date yet, but a specific date should be revealed soon. After Gale of Darkness, only Super Mario Sunshine and Pokemon Colosseum remain to join the catalog, which is expected by early summer and would bring the lineup to 11 titles.
Nintendo Life reports Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, a GameCube RPG, is joining the Switch 2 Online GameCube library in March 2026 as an NSO-exclusive release. It marks the second RPG spin-off to hit the service (arriving before Pokémon Colosseum), and centers on Shadow Pokémon led by Shadow Lugia. Notably, XD cannot be transferred to other Pokémon games nor used with Pokémon Home, and the NSO listing implies this title will land exclusively on Switch 2 before Colosseum arrives.
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.