Nintendo Switch Online users with the Expansion Pack upgrade can now play the classic GameCube RPG Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness as part of their subscription. The arrival of Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness on Nintendo Switch Online came just over two weeks after its release window was confirmed on Pokemon Day.
Periodically, Nintendo releases some retro titles for Switch Online subscribers to enjoy via Nintendo Classics apps themed on various consoles, such as the NES and SNES. While a Nintendo Switch Online subscription usually costs $20/year, upgrading to the Expansion Pack bumps the annual price by $30, up to $50/year. The Expansion Pack upgrade grants access to even more Nintendo console apps, including the Game Boy Advance, the GameCube, and the N64. However, the GameCube app is exclusive to the Switch 2 console. For the 2026 Mario Day festivities, Nintendo Switch Online added Mario vs. Donkey Kong, Mario Clash, and Mario's Tennis for users to enjoy.
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Now, Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers have another GameCube title to add to their...
