Switch 2 Perfectly Captures GameCube Nostalgia with Hidden Startup Sound Easter Eggs

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So, here’s the deal. You know those Easter eggs — not the chocolate kind, but the hidden goodies — that everyone seems to go nuts over? Yeah, the Switch has some, and they’re all about the GameCube. Remember that tinkly opening that got stuck in our heads? It’s back. Not just that one but a couple of those alternative sequences too. Honestly, it’s a bit like a warm hug from the early 2000s. And yeah, why not? I mean, they’re bringing back the GameCube feels through the whole Nintendo Switch Online vibe. Makes sense, right? Nostalgia sells — just sayin’.

And get this, if you’re one of the many who snagged a Switch 2 — congrats, by the way — and you’ve got this fancy Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion deal, you’re in for a treat. Right when it kicks off, you get to dive back into some classics like The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker, Soulcalibur 2, and, oh, F-Zero GX. Feels like a time warp, doesn’t it? More stuff should be popping up soon, or at least that’s what everyone is betting on.

Now, if you’re itching to wow your buddies or just have some solo fun with this throwback, here’s how you can unlock those Switch 2 GameCube Easter eggs:

Original sound Easter egg
Yeah, the OG sound. Try not to tear up.

“Squeaky” sound Easter egg
It’s squeaky. Seriously, can someone explain why it’s squeaky? It’s kind of adorable though.

Hard mode: drum sound Easter egg
Oh boy. Drums. On hard mode? Why? Just why?

Anyway, or actually — whoops, back on track — the Switch 2 is the big cheese right now in Nintendo land. But seriously, it’s obvious they’ve got a thing for the old consoles, especially the GameCube. Wasn’t it everyone’s favorite awkward cube? It sure looks like it. Crazy how some vibes just stick around.