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The RetroBeat: All I want for E3 is GameCube on Nintendo Switch

The Electronic Entertainment Expo is nearly upon us! E3 is a time for announcements and surprises. And while most people are hoping to see things like The Elder Scrolls VI or Halo 6 (as long as it’s a 6, I guess), I’m hoping for one announcement: I want GameCube games on the Switch.

GameCube on the Switch has been a rumor since before Nintendo’s newest console came out. In China, the Nvidia Shield (which uses similar hardware to the Switch) offers GameCube downloads. We also saw box art leak last week for GameCube controllers for the Switch (although this could just be for the next Super Smash Bros.).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.