Nintendo just dropped another nostalgic gem onto the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack lineup: the cult classic Chibi-Robo has officially joined the growing library of GameCube games on Switch 2.
For long-time fans who missed this quirky little robot’s big debut back in the mid‑2000s, this is a huge win — and way cheaper than hunting down a rare physical copy.
A Cult Classic Gets a Second Chance
Released in Japan in 2005 and North America in 2006, Chibi‑Robo is one of those Nintendo oddballs that never became a mainstream hit but earned a serious cult following.
The game has you play as a tiny household robot tasked with cleaning, fixing, and helping out around the house — equal parts quirky, charming, and surprisingly heartfelt.
The catch? Over the years, finding a physical GameCube copy became brutal, with listings going for around $200 on eBay.
But now, Switch 2 Expansion Pack members can dive in for the cost of their subscription fee. Safe to say that’s a win.
Growing GameCube Lineup on Switch Online
Nintendo kicked off the Switch 2’s big online expansion with a killer trio of GameCube titles:
- F‑Zero GX
- Soulcalibur II
- The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker
Soon after, Super Mario Strikers joined the lineup in July. And now, Chibi‑Robo becomes game number five, solidifying that Nintendo is really leaning into GameCube nostalgia for Switch 2.
But it doesn’t stop there — Nintendo has already teased a bunch of GameCube heavy-hitters still coming, including:
- Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
- Luigi’s Mansion
- Pokémon Colosseum
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
- Super Mario Sunshine
A mix of fan-favorites, cult classics, and legendary first‑party titles. Basically, 2000s Nintendo fans are eating good.
Could This Spark a Chibi‑Robo Comeback?
One interesting angle here is what this could mean for Chibi‑Robo as a franchise. While the original GameCube entry still stands as the fan‑favorite, Nintendo did follow it up with:
- Chibi‑Robo: Park Patrol (DS)
- Photo Finder (3DS)
- Zip Lash (3DS, and kinda divisive)
Bringing the first game back to the spotlight on Switch 2 could reignite interest in the series, potentially setting the stage for future re‑releases — or maybe even a new sequel. Stranger things have happened, especially with Nintendo’s renewed push for legacy titles.
With Chibi‑Robo hitting the service, the Switch 2’s Expansion Pack is shaping up to be the ultimate retro hub for Nintendo fans, especially for those who grew up on the GameCube.
Between Wind Waker, Strikers, and now Chibi-Robo, it’s clear Nintendo isn’t just throwing random retro games at the wall — they’re strategically picking favorites people have been begging for.
So, whether you just want a nostalgia trip cleaning up virtual living rooms or you’re holding out for Pokémon Colosseum to finally go live, one thing’s for sure: the Switch 2’s classic lineup is only getting stronger.
