Switch 2 delivers GameCube emulation - but Nintendo has had a great Wii/GC emulator since 2017

Announced during the Nintendo Switch 2's big reveal, GameCube games will be officially be added to the roster of classic titles available with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. 24 years and four console generations on, Nintendo is finally able to tap into a truly rich, much-beloved catalogue on its new platform. The long wait to see GameCube games appear is a surprise though. Both because it is a Switch 2 exclusive feature, and also given that Nintendo has had official Wii emulation - essentially an overclocked GameCube in GPU and CPU - working already for the last eight years. Read more

Apr 9, 2025 - 15:31

Switch 2 delivers GameCube emulation - but Nintendo has had a great Wii/GC emulator since 2017

Announced during the Nintendo Switch 2's big reveal, GameCube games will be officially be added to the roster of classic titles available with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription. 24 years and four console generations on, Nintendo is finally able to tap into a truly rich, much-beloved catalogue on its new platform. The long wait to see GameCube games appear is a surprise though. Both because it is a Switch 2 exclusive feature, and also given that Nintendo has had official Wii emulation - essentially an overclocked GameCube in GPU and CPU - working already for the last eight years.