Nintendo has officially announced the addition of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness to its Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service, a move that broadens the platform's robust lineup of classic GameCube titles.
This marks another significant milestone for Nintendo Switch users and Pokémon fans, offering them the opportunity to revisit (or discover) this acclaimed entry in the Pokémon franchise via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness originally launched for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, quickly gaining recognition for its unique take on the beloved monster-catching formula.
Unlike traditional entries in the series, this role-playing game transports players to the Orre Region, introducing a darker storyline involving the mysterious Shadow Pokémon—Pokémon whose hearts have been closed off by nefarious trainers.
Players assume the role of a young protagonist based at the Orre Region’s Pokémon HQ Lab, tasked with using advanced tools like the Aura Reader to detect Shadow Pokémon and the Snag Machine to recover them and restore their natural state. To access Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, subscribers must download version 1.6.0 or higher of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app on their Nintendo Switch console.
Once installed, the title will become available in the expanding library of classic games. Nintendo Switch Online is available through a variety of subscription plans: individual tiers are priced at £3.49 ($3.99) per month, £6.99 ($7.99) for three months, or £17.99 ($19.99) per year.
Family Membership, allowing up to eight accounts, is offered at £31.49 ($34.99) for a 12-month period.
The premium Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which includes access to the GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection, is available for £34.99 ($49.99) per year for individuals, or £59.99 ($79.99) per year for a Family Membership. Nintendo's expansion of its Switch Online service underscores the company’s commitment to preserving and celebrating its rich gaming legacy.
By making iconic games like Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness readily available, Nintendo ensures a new generation of players can experience the groundbreaking RPG adventures that have defined earlier console generations.
This latest addition continues to position the Nintendo Switch as a leading platform for both modern and classic gaming experiences.
This marks another significant milestone for Nintendo Switch users and Pokémon fans, offering them the opportunity to revisit (or discover) this acclaimed entry in the Pokémon franchise via the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app. Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness originally launched for the Nintendo GameCube in 2005, quickly gaining recognition for its unique take on the beloved monster-catching formula.
Unlike traditional entries in the series, this role-playing game transports players to the Orre Region, introducing a darker storyline involving the mysterious Shadow Pokémon—Pokémon whose hearts have been closed off by nefarious trainers.
Players assume the role of a young protagonist based at the Orre Region’s Pokémon HQ Lab, tasked with using advanced tools like the Aura Reader to detect Shadow Pokémon and the Snag Machine to recover them and restore their natural state. To access Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, subscribers must download version 1.6.0 or higher of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app on their Nintendo Switch console.
Once installed, the title will become available in the expanding library of classic games. Nintendo Switch Online is available through a variety of subscription plans: individual tiers are priced at £3.49 ($3.99) per month, £6.99 ($7.99) for three months, or £17.99 ($19.99) per year.
Family Membership, allowing up to eight accounts, is offered at £31.49 ($34.99) for a 12-month period.
The premium Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, which includes access to the GameCube – Nintendo Classics collection, is available for £34.99 ($49.99) per year for individuals, or £59.99 ($79.99) per year for a Family Membership. Nintendo's expansion of its Switch Online service underscores the company’s commitment to preserving and celebrating its rich gaming legacy.
By making iconic games like Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness readily available, Nintendo ensures a new generation of players can experience the groundbreaking RPG adventures that have defined earlier console generations.
This latest addition continues to position the Nintendo Switch as a leading platform for both modern and classic gaming experiences.
