Switch 2 Delights with GameCube Nostalgia Hidden in Startup Sound Easter Eggs

Alright, so here’s the deal. Picture this: you switch on your Nintendo Switch, right? And out of nowhere, bam — it’s that old GameCube startup sound. You know, the one that’s sorta like a twinkly chime, with a dollop of nostalgia, and suddenly you’re back in the early 2000s for some reason. It’s kinda wild, but Nintendo, in their infinite quirkiness, decided to throw not one, but three alternative startup sequences from the GameCube era into Switch 2. It’s like they sifted through the attic and found all these retro goodies. A true nod to the past, which — let’s be honest — is like, prime territory for Nintendo.

So, if you’re curious (and you totally should be) about how you can make your Switch 2 do this neat trick — you’re in luck. Here’s your roadmap to a nostalgia overload:

First off, the classic chime. That original sound that triggers a memory flash stronger than your mom’s old perfume. I mean, it’s iconic!

Then there’s the “squeaky” sound Easter egg. It’s as if your console had a hiccup or something. No rhyme or reason why they added it, but hey, who am I to judge?

And, for the daring, there’s the hard-mode drum sequence. More like a little beatboxing session by your console. It’s funky, a bit offbeat, but somehow, it works. Go figure.

Anyway — where was I? Oh, right. Nintendo’s pretty much saying, “Hey, we know you loved the GameCube, and we kind of did too.” So, even with the slick newness of Switch 2, they couldn’t resist throwing in a callback or three to the good ol’ days. Like, seriously, who doesn’t appreciate a company that’s a little sentimental about its past?