Super Mario Strikers Added to Nintendo Switch Online

Super Mario Strikers — titled Mario Smash Football in Europe — makes its debut on Nintendo Switch 2's Nintendo Switch Online GameCube library next week. This marks the first addition to the service since the Switch 2's launch earlier this month.

Nintendo Switch Online offers subscribers online multiplayer capabilities and access to classic Nintendo titles across four decades of gaming history. The service now features games from NES, SNES, Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and the latest addition - the GameCube catalog. New users can enjoy a complimentary seven-day trial period.

Current GameCube offerings include The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Soulcalibur 2. Rumor suggests upcoming additions might include Super Mario Sunshine, Luigi's Mansion, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness among others.

"Experience the high-octane soccer action that first graced GameCube screens back in 2005," Nintendo announced. "This fast-paced sports showdown throws classic power-ups like shells and mushrooms into chaotic matches. The game's signature Super Strike move could score you double points with one spectacular shot. Perfect for quick matches or deep skill development, this arcade-style soccer game features all your favorite Mushroom Kingdom characters. Exclusive to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers!"

IGN originally scored Super Mario Strikers as "Good" in its 2008 review — that review is now sixteen years old — stating: "Nintendo reinvents soccer with Super Mario Strikers, delivering an experience unlike any other sports game."

Pro tip: Complete your retro experience with the newly released GameCube controller replica for maximum nostalgia.

The Switch 2 has enjoyed strong early sales, moving 3.5 million units, though recent market analysis suggests third-party titles aren't matching Nintendo's sales figures.

As noted in IGN's 7/10 review: "The Switch 2 delivers essential upgrades for original Switch owners, but the premium pricing ultimately makes this feel more like an overdue hardware refresh than a revolutionary new system."