Switch 2 Delights Fans with Hidden GameCube Startup Sound Easter Eggs

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Okay, so I stumbled across this little nugget about the Switch 2 doing this wild throwback trick. Imagine, you fire it up, and bam—there’s that original GameCube startup jingle. You know, the one that somehow feels like opening a treasure chest in the land of nostalgia. And it’s not just the regular startup; there are these sneaky alternative ones too. Why did they even have alternatives? That’s a mystery for another day.

Anyway, these Easter eggs, they’re like a hug from the past, reminding us of the good ol’ GameCube days. It’s like Nintendo’s way of saying “Hey, remember when?” Especially now with Switch 2’s line-up on Nintendo Switch Online — The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, F-Zero GX. Yes, please. More of this, Nintendo. More soon, or so the rumors go.

So, if you’re itching to show off to friends—or maybe just to entertain yourself—here’s how you dive into those three musical Easter eggs on the Switch 2. And trust me, even if your family rolls their eyes, deep down they love it. Probably.

First up, we’ve got the original sound Easter egg. Just hearing it pulls me right back to the early 2000s. Was it a simpler time, or do we just like to think so? Who knows.

Next, there’s this “squeaky” sound Easter egg. Not sure why it’s squeaky, maybe it’s a nod to the random stuff we end up nostalgic for. Like, why did we ever enjoy pogo sticks? Exactly.

And then, there’s the hard mode. This one’s got a drum sound Easter egg. It’s a little like tapping a pencil on a desk during a boring class, somehow satisfying and rebellious in the most tame way.

Nintendo seems all-in on the Switch 2, sure, but it’s clear they haven’t forgotten the magic of their older consoles. Especially that GameCube charm. Ah, the memories! It’s actually kind of heartwarming, seeing them keep that legacy alive. Makes me wonder what’s next. Or maybe it’s just the kid in me hoping for more.