The Switch 2’s GameCube library is failing to show the classic console at its best

The Nintendo GameCube holds a very special place in my heart, and I was delighted when Nintendo announced it would be bringing select classics to Nintendo Switch 2 via the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack tier.

It’s now been around seven months since the Switch 2 launched. In that time, eight GameCube games have been added to the service, and we know of three more confirmed for the near-future.

There are some real bangers here; being able to play F-Zero GX, Soul Calibur 2, and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance on modern hardware is a treat. Meanwhile, Treasure’s Wario World was a huge surprise addition, and one not initially confirmed when the GameCube Classics collection was announced way back in April of last year.