Why Nintendo Switch 2's GameCube NSO Library Is a Game-Changer

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is a powerful portable console, and what it offers provides its users with the best experiences possible. One of those is the ability to play classic GameCube titles by purchasing a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. While a little costly, it is definitely worth the price.

But aside from being a worthwhile purchase, the existence of the GameCube NSO library can also be seen as a game-changer for the ninth-generation console. It can aid the Switch 2 in its journey towards more success, becoming something that both classic and modern gamers can highly appreciate. As for how it will do so, one way is by exposing classic titles that may attract a host of new fans to the Nintendo brand.

While the current list of games in the Switch 2's GameCube library is small, with only three games as of now, it will eventually expand. When that happens, it will likely reintroduce amazing classic titles such as Eternal Darkness, Star Fox Adventures, the original Super Mario Sunshine, and more.

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Although they may be old, their quality can still meet the standards of modern gamers. By exposing them to the current generation of fans, there is a very good chance that many will come to love them, which may lead to them sharing their great experiences with others. That happening could see an increase in people subscribing to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, bringing in more fans than ever.

Another way the online GameCube library can help the Switch 2 become more popular and successful is by reviving a series or franchise that may have been long forgotten. Good examples would be F-Zero and Pokemon Colosseum, both of which had amazing GameCube games, but have not had a proper new entry since. That may all change when modern fans can play and realize how great they are.

The new attention that the classic series or franchise gets could lead to Nintendo giving them another opportunity in the spotlight. This could potentially mean developing another entry for them, one that fully utilizes the power of the Switch 2. Having that happen can give people more reason to get the ninth-generation system, while giving current fans something to look forward to and keeping them around.

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Although the modern generation and system have a lot to gain from the Nintendo Switch Online GameCube library, let's not forget it is also beneficial for veteran fans. As time passes, it's likely that many who were once proud owners of the sixth-generation console have moved on from gaming or have little reason to get the Switch 2.

With the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service providing them with the capability to relive what they once enjoyed, it might be a good enough reason to bring them back, while exposing them to modern titles that may catch their interest. This can also lead to an increase in the number of people enjoying the Nintendo Switch 2, which is always good for the system and the brand.

The existence of an online GameCube library can be a huge game-changer for the Switch 2, but only if it's handled well. Hopefully, Nintendo does everything possible to expand it in a way fans will love, as doing so may help brighten the future of the company's latest system.

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