WarioPartyAugust 8th, 2026
Pokémon XG: NeXt Gen – A New Way to Experience Pokémon on GameCube
If you love classic Pokémon games and still have a soft spot for the Nintendo GameCube, Pokémon XG: NeXt Gen is one of the most interesting fan-made projects in the GameCube scene.
What Is Pokémon XG?
Pokémon XG: NeXt Gen is a fan-made modification based on
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, the Pokémon adventure
originally released for Nintendo GameCube.
Pokémon XG keeps the foundation of Pokémon XD while introducing mechanics and changes inspired by later generations of Pokémon. Among its additions are features such as the physical/special split, Fairy-type Pokémon, additional Shadow Pokémon, new moves, abilities and other gameplay changes.
The result is a different way to experience one of the most unusual Pokémon games ever released for the GameCube.
Why Is Pokémon XG So Interesting?
Pokémon XG isn't simply Pokémon XD with a new name. The fan project significantly changes the experience for players who want something different from the original game.
Depending on the version, players can encounter additional Shadow Pokémon, later-generation mechanics, new moves and abilities, expanded Pokémon availability and tougher battles.
For longtime Pokémon fans who have already played Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Pokémon XG provides another reason to return to the GameCube.
Pokémon XG on a WarioParty GameCube
This is where things get interesting.
WarioParty GameCubes come pre-loaded with Pokémon XG along with more than 100 other games.
Instead of buying a used GameCube and spending time putting together your own retro gaming setup, a WarioParty GameCube is designed to give you a plug-and-play retro gaming experience.
Connect it to your television, pick up a controller and start playing.
Along with Pokémon XG, WarioParty GameCubes include a large selection of other classic and retro games, giving you much more than a single-game system.
What You Get
- Original Nintendo GameCube hardware
- Pokémon XG included
- 100+ additional games
- Plug-and-play setup
- GameCube controller support
- A retro gaming experience designed for the living room
- No need to build your own retro gaming setup
Whether you're specifically looking for a Pokémon GameCube, a GameCube with Pokémon XG, or simply a way to get back into retro gaming, a pre-loaded WarioParty GameCube gives you an easy way to get started.
Looking for Pokémon XD or Pokémon XG?
It's worth knowing the distinction.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is the original official GameCube game released by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company.
Pokémon XG: NeXt Gen is a fan-made modification based on Pokémon XD. It is not an official Nintendo or Pokémon product.
That's part of what makes the GameCube homebrew and fan-project community so interesting. Decades after the GameCube's original release, people are still finding new ways to experience its games.
A GameCube With More Than Pokémon
Pokémon XG may be one of the reasons someone discovers WarioParty, but it isn't the only reason to own one.
WarioParty GameCubes are built around the idea of having a large retro library ready to play on your television. With 100+ games included, you can jump between Pokémon, Nintendo classics, multiplayer games and other retro favourites without needing a shelf full of original discs.
For someone searching for a GameCube with games, modded GameCube, pre-loaded GameCube, or retro gaming system in Canada, this can be a convenient way to build a retro gaming setup.
Pokémon XG GameCube in Canada
If you're in Canada and looking for a Pokémon XG GameCube, WarioParty offers pre-loaded GameCube systems with Pokémon XG and a large selection of additional games.
Whether you're in Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Hamilton, London, Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Montreal or elsewhere in Canada, you can order online and have a retro gaming system delivered to you.
Ready to Play Pokémon XG?
If Pokémon XG sounds like the kind of GameCube experience you've been looking for, check out the WarioParty GameCube collection.
More than 100 games. Pokémon XG included. One GameCube ready to play.