▲ 100% Completion Checklist
▲ All Heart Pieces & Empty Bottle Locations
▲ Treasure Charts | Triforce Charts
▲ GameCube and Wii U Version Differences
▲ Upgrades ▶︎ Wallet | Magic Meter | Picto Box

The GameCube version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is available on Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Read on to learn more about the platforms Wind Waker is available on!
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The GameCube Version of The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker is on Switch 2. It, along with other GameCube games, is available for those who have bought the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack service.
It was released June 5, 2025, the same date the Switch 2 came out, and it is not available on the original Nintendo Switch.
As of now, the HD version of Wind Waker is not available on Nintendo Switch systems. The remaster is currently only available on the Wii U.
GameCube and Wii U Version Differences

The Switch 2 Nintendo GameCube Classic app allows you to create save states or suspend points
. This allows you to easily save and load at any point in the game.
Save states will also ensure that you do not lose your save data, as there are risks to saving in-game and you might lose all your progress.

You may change the button mapping in the suspend menu. This allows you to play more comfortably and adjust the controls to what feels more natural.
How to Invert the Camera on Switch 2
In the original game, the Tingle Tuner allows you to connect your Game Boy Advance to the GameCube. This will let a friend play as Tingle while you play as Link.
The Switch 2's GameCube emulator does not have this function. If you play Wind Waker on this platform, you will not be able to use the Tingle Tuner.
How to Use the Tingle Tuner on Switch 2
| Version | Platform |
|---|---|
| Original Version | GameCube (2002) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (2025) | |
| HD Version | Wii U (2013) |

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Bosses |
Enemies |
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