[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ate last year, three different sources spoke to Eurogamer and confirmed that Nintendo has intentions of bringing virtual console to the Switch. What is interesting about the Virtual Console for the Switch however is that it will have Gamecube titles.

The three titles that are currently ready for virtual console are Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi’s Mansion, and Super Smash Bros: Melee.

While the range of what will be available on the Switch Virtual Console is not known at this time. It is expected that Nintendo will offer an upgrade program similar to what is on the Wii U currently, where earlier purchases of Nes titles will be “upgraded” for a small price, instead of purchasing the game twice.

It is also rumored that the company behind the Mini Nes (Nintendo European Research and Development aka NERD) will be doing the development for the Switch virtual console.

The next game to be on the slate for Gamecube emulation is Animal Crossing. It is currently being tested for release.

We will more then likely hear later this year about additional confirmed details regarding the Virtual Console. Nintendo has been pressuring developers to come out with titles for the Switch so the virtual console will be able to “fill the gap” between huge releases.

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