Summary
Nintendo Switch 2users have discovered a secret GameCube startup screen when using the specific Nintendo Classics app. While it is a relatively small Easter egg, this alternate starting animation is a nice dose of nostalgia forSwitch 2gamers who enjoyed the early 2000s system.
With GameCube games now joining the NSO + Expansion Pass, players have discovered a secret that can be activated when launching the respective Nintendo Classics app. As spotted by SpawnWave on YouTube, the iconic GameCube startup screen can be accessed by moving the left thumbstick on the controller in any direction when opening the app. As seen in the clip, this replaces the static red startup screen with the one that includes the animation and jingle from the sixth-generation console.
Secret GameCube Startup Screen for Nintendo Classics App on Switch 2
It is worth noting that this is not the only neat Easter egg the GameCube NSO app has. In addition, players can get special menu sounds when using theSwitch 2 GameCube controller. Furthermore, the menu UI gets a purple makeover to match the original color scheme of the classic system when using this gamepad.
It is nice to see that the GameCube-specific Nintendo Classics app comes with some nostalgic features on Switch 2. Many gamers have been wanting GameCube titles to be added to NSO + Expansion Pass for a long time, so their inclusion here is doubtlessly exciting for many fans. While Nintendo has already teased several more GameCube games coming to the service in the months ahead, it will be interesting to see what the company decides to bring further down the line. Despite not being the most successful Nintendo console, theGameCube had an impressive list of gamesfrom some of the company’s most well-known IPs.
Time will tell if these GameCube games for Switch 2 will encourage more gamers to make the jump to the Switch 2. Beyond the NSO + Expansion Pass,DK Bananza Blitzis heading to the system on July 17. In addition, there are rumors that aNintendo Direct could be happening soon, potentially revealing when the next GameCube games could be dropping.
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