The Nintendo Switch Virtual Console Will Support GameCube Games

Nintendo has had many consoles during its lifetime, new and old fans will always have fond memories about their favorite Nintendo console. Gamers can soon feel nostalgic again, thanks to the Nintendo Switch. The Switch is rumored to support GameCube games via Virtual Console. The GameCube is a great cube-looking console with an amazing line-up of games.

Virtual Console is a good incentive to play the Nintendo games that you have missed. With the GameCube line-up, Nintendo opens a door to a different generation of gamers. Eurogamer Tom Phillips reported, Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion, Super Smash Bros. Melee has been prepped for the Switch, with Animal Crossing being tested.

Animal Crossing is taking longer because, Nintendo wants to add an in-game NES Virtual Console. While playing Animal Crossing on the GameCube Virtual Console, you can also play NES games like, Donkey Kong, Zelda, and Mario in the Animal Crossing world. To put it simply, you’re playing an emulated game inside another emulated game.

For those who already have purchase Virtual Console games, there will be an upgrade path where past purchases can be upgraded and repurchased for a discounted fee.

Nintendo’s Virtual Console wasn’t great on the Wii U, but it was successful. With the Nintendo Switch’s Virtual Console supporting GameCube games it opens the gate to a wider gaming audience. This was everything a Nintendo fan wants, to relive the games they loved in the past.