F-Zero GX is making a comeback (Nintendo)Nintendo has announced GameCube games are heading to its online service, led by F-Zero GX and The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker.The Nintendo Direct for the Switch 2 was stuffed with new games and details around the console, but for anyone old enough to be nostalgic about the GameCube, one announcement might have trumped them all.After it was rumoured ahead of the presentation, Nintendo officially announced GameCube games will be added to Nintendo Switch Online when the Switch 2 launches on June 5, 2025. The service, depending on the tier youre subscribed to, currently offers access to Nintendo 64, Game Boy Advance, Sega Mega Drive, NES, SNES, and Game Boy titles.Access to GameCube games on the service will be exclusive to Switch 2 owners who have a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription, which currently costs 34.99 for 12 months individually, or 59.99 for a year-long family subscription.At the Switch 2s launch, there will be three GameCube games available: The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and SoulCalibur 2 with Link as a playable character.While all three are great games, the highlight of the line-up is F-Zero GX, although some might be disappointed its not a proper remaster. This version, however, does include small visual improvements and the ability to play with up to four players either locally or online.The Legend Of Zelda: The Wind Waker has already been remastered for the Wii U, with significant gameplay and visual improvements. A Switch port of this remaster has been heavily rumoured for a while, but its unclear if the existence of this GameCube version on Switch makes a port of the Wii U version unlikely. Nintendo also teased several other GameCube titles coming to the service in the future, although no specific release dates were given. These are listed below.All GameCube games coming to Switch 2Confirmed at launch:F-Zero GXThe Legend Of Zelda: The Wind WakerSoulCalibur 2Coming soon:Super Mario SunshineSuper Mario StrikersChibi-RoboPokmon XD: Gale of DarknessPokmon ColosseumLuigis MansionFire Emblem: Path Of RadianceBeyond the games themselves, Nintendo also announced a wireless GameCube controller will be released on the same day as the Switch 2 on June 5, 2025. This will be available from the My Nintendo Store and will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online members, like the previous Nintendo 64 and NES controllers.More TrendingAs noted on the stores website though, it will only be initially available to those who are invited to pre-order the Switch 2 console, with the controller priced at 58.99.While it certainly isnt cheap to access these games, this does present a viable way to play some GameCube obscurities which are currently very expensive to buy physically, such as Chibi-Robo and Pokmon XD: Gale of Darkness.Its harder to excuse the price of actual Switch 2 games though, with the physical edition of Mario Kart World set to cost 74.99, while the digital version costs 66.99. If youre looking to secure a Switch 2 console, meanwhile, you can check out where to pre-order here. Sadly, it isnt the Wii U version (Nintendo)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.GameCentralSign up for exclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy