Nintendo Switch Online is getting a Switch 2-exclusive upgrade. On June 5, the same day the new console goes on sale, the service’s Expansion Pack service will begin including GameCube games. At launch, Nintendo will offer The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcaliber II and F-Zero GX, with more games to come following the Switch 2’s release.
Games that support multiplayer, including F-Zero GX, will offer online play, with support for up to four players. Additionally, the Switch 2 will render every GameCube game at a higher resolution for improved image quality. Nintendo will also release a new version of the GameCube’s classic controller that features a USB-C connection, wireless connectivity and a dedicated C button for GameChat functionality.
Complete Switch 2 coverage: We now know the Switch 2 price and release date, as well as the pre-order date. We’ve also seen the first wave of announced Switch 2 games. You can watch the Nintendo Switch 2 video stream again and read our Switch 2 liveblog to see how the announcements played out in real-time. Then check out everything we know about the Switch 2, which is being updated extensively throughout the day.
