Switch 2 Embraces GameCube Nostalgia with Secret Startup Sound Easter Eggs

The thing about Easter eggs, right? They sync us up with our nostalgia—especially if you’re into that sort of GameCube vibe. Like, there’s this Switch trick. Out of nowhere, you suddenly got the old GameCube start-up jingle—sounds ridiculous but, trust me, it feels like you’ve jumped back two decades. Kind of absurd, isn’t it? But also, it’s like a quirky hug from your gamer past. Anyway, there’s a couple of other start-up sounds, too, which are just as cheeky and retro. Switch 2 decided it was time to bring back those memories. I mean, why not?

So, heads up, the Switch 2 is flaunting this GameCube nostalgia thing, and owning a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack lets you dive into classics like The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and F-Zero GX. It’s giving this fresh twist while sorta winking at your younger self. Are more games coming? I bet, yep.

Right, so how do you unlock these Easter eggs and impress—or, let’s be real, mildly amuse—your pals who’ve still got their GameCube buried somewhere in the attic?

First up, you’re dealing with the “Original sound” Easter egg.

Then there’s this one with a “Squeaky” sound. Weirdly satisfying or just, y’know, funny? You decide.

And for the hardcore folks—there’s a “drum sound” Easter egg. Like, it’s all about how far you wanna dive into these bizarro soundscapes.

The way Nintendo keeps leaning back into their older consoles is kinda endearing, don’t you think? Yeah, the Switch 2 is their new baby, but clearly, GameCube still holds a warm spot in their corporate heart. And ours, if we’re admitting it.