I need these 10 GameCube games available on Nintendo Switch 2 as soon as possible.

      There are many exciting features on the way for Nintendo Switch 2, but what excites me most is the inclusion of Nintendo GameCube games in Switch Online. I recognize that nostalgia is a factor, but I can't help it; the Nintendo GameCube was my first real childhood console, and I have so many fond memories associated with it. I'm eager to revisit titles like F-Zero GX and Soulcalibur 2, two iconic games from my childhood, as soon as I can.

      My appreciation for the GameCube extends beyond just cherished memories. I genuinely believe the GameCube boasts one of the best lineups of exclusive video games of all time. While its library isn't expansive, it showcased some of Nintendo's most innovative efforts as well as quirky third-party exclusives rarely ported to other systems since. With the upgrade to Switch Online, there’s a fantastic chance for Nintendo to revive some of those classic games, similar to what they’ve done with titles like Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. Here are eight games I hope to see added in the service's first year (assuming recently remastered titles like Metroid Prime are excluded).

      Super Smash Bros. Melee

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      If I had to estimate, Super Smash Bros. Melee is likely the game I've invested the most hours into. It served as the highlight of my high school friend group, with every social gathering featuring a Melee break. The game was so finely tuned at the time that it remains a favorite in the Smash Bros. competitive scene, with players using techniques like wavedashing. Even if current players may find it outdated next to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, long-time fans deserve to have this classic preserved and easily accessible. Adding online play could make Switch Online an essential service, solely based on this game.

      Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

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      Mario Kart 8 Deluxe may be regarded as the best game in its series at this point, but I still prefer Double Dash!! The GameCube version aimed to innovate on the successful formula of Mario Kart 64 by introducing clever co-op gameplay that the series hasn’t replicated since. Two players share a kart, with one driving and the other using items. They can switch places anytime, which is strategic since each character has their own special item. This unique feature gave Double Dash a significant creative advantage, and it could significantly benefit from online play as well as Switch 2's new GameChat feature.

      Animal Crossing

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      Of all the games on this list, Animal Crossing is the one I believe is least likely to come to Switch Online. This might seem surprising considering some of the more obscure titles I've mentioned. Why wouldn't Nintendo consider re-releasing the series’ inaugural entry, especially given its success? The original Animal Crossing isn’t a replacement for New Horizons; it’s a more simplified game. However, its biggest obstacle is also its most appealing aspect: the playable NES games. Players could collect consoles to place in their homes, giving them access to cult classics like Clu Clu Land anytime. This aspect conflicts with Switch Online’s main offering and could lead to licensing issues, but I hope Nintendo can resolve it. In my opinion, the GameCube version of Animal Crossing remains the best in the series due to its solitary atmosphere and sharp wit.

      Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem

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      One of the all-time best horror games, if not the best, is still confined to the GameCube. Eternal Darkness: Sanity’s Requiem was the console’s most unusual exclusive, providing Nintendo with an M-rated horror experience that’s unlike anything else I’ve played. The story follows a family’s lineage over generations, with key figures interwoven in a centuries-long struggle involving grotesque gods. Its most famous feature is the sanity system, which would deceive players into thinking their GameCube was shutting down or randomly decapitating their characters. It offers a chilling psychological experience that has never been ported to another system since. I hope Nintendo can amend this situation with Switch 2.

      Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes

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      Metal Gear Solid is not a series commonly linked with Nintendo, but it had a brief connection during the GameCube era. Konami produced an exclusive remake of the PS1’s Metal Gear Solid for the console, including some Nintendo Easter eggs. This version enhances the controls by incorporating quality-of-life improvements from Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty. As Twin Snakes was absent from Konami’s recent Metal Gear Solid Master Collection, now is an opportune time to highlight an important moment for the series—especially with Metal Gear Solid Delta on the horizon.

      Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

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      The GameCube likely marked the last Nintendo system to deliver a truly exceptional generation of Mario sports titles. Super Mario Strikers and Mario Power Tennis were standout multiplayer titles in the 2000s, but the best was Mario Golf: Toad