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A Cult Classic from Nintendo Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2

Get ready to bring happiness back home with Chibi-Robo, now available on your Nintendo Switch 2 starting August 21st as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack!

Ahmed Hassan · 1 min read

Play Chibi-Robo and More Nintendo GameCube Classics on Nintendo Switch 2 with Expansion Pack Subscription!

Starting today, August 21st, Chibi-Robo, a beloved Nintendo game, is now playable on the Nintendo Switch 2 for subscribers of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. As the pint-sized robot, Chibi-Robo, your mission is to make everyone in the Sanderson family's house happy. This endearing platformer tasks you with tirelessly working day or night—cleaning or finding lost items—to earn Happy Points. Its simple concept skillfully hides various challenges and great humor, ensuring players remain entertained while exploring the house for tasks. Chibi-Robo is among five Nintendo GameCube classics now available through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The other four titles are Soulcalibur II, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and Super Mario Strikers (also known as Mario Smash Football). Grab your Nintendo Switch 2 and start playing Chibi-Robo and these other classics with your Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription today. Watch this space on YouTube.

In Case You Missed It

If you're a fan of quirky and charming platform games, make sure to check out Sophie Laurent’s latest post titled "Chibi-Robo Arrives at Switch 2 by August" (published on August 13, 2025). She discusses the delightful return of Chibi-Robo to modern gaming consoles through the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The game, originally released in 2006 for the GameCube, is set to hit the Nintendo Switch 2 starting August 21st. With its heartwarming mission to spread happiness and a house full of puzzles waiting to be solved, Chibi-Robo promises an engaging experience that’s both humorous and nostalgic. Don’t miss out on this charming adventure—head over to our blog to learn more! Chibi-Robo Arrives at Switch 2 by August

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Game info

Official Name
New Play Control! Chibi-Robo!
Brief Summary
Wii de Asobu: Chibi-Robo! (also known as New Play Control! Chibi-Robo!) is a port of the original Chibi-Robo! (GameCube) game, adapted to be playable with the motion control controllers of the Wii. It is part of a series of re-releases of GameCube games for the Wii called New Play Control! (Wii de Asobu in Japan).
Platforms
Wii
Released
June 11, 2009
Genre
Platform
Play Modes
Single player
Content Rating
A
Languages
Portuguese (Brazil)
Genre
Skip Ltd.
Genre
Nintendo

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