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The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
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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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Is Wind Waker on Switch?
GameCube Version Available on Switch 2
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.
Wind Waker HD is Not Available
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
Switch 2 Wind Waker Features
Save States
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.
Button Remapping
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
No Tingle Tuner Functionality
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
Wind Waker Platforms
Wind Waker Platforms and Release
| Version | Platform |
|---|---|
| Original Version | GameCube (2002) |
| Nintendo Switch 2 (2025) | |
| HD Version | Wii U (2013) |
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