Nintendo Switch 2 Features Hidden GameCube Easter Egg

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So, guess what? Nintendo Switch 2 folks just stumbled upon this hidden GameCube startup screen tucked away in the Nintendo Classics app. It’s one of those tiny, but oh-so-sweet, nostalgic gems. Like, remember those early 2000s? Good times with chunky consoles and all. Anyway, this little surprise is a throwback for folks who were around then.

Okay, so I know everyone’s hyped about Mario Kart World on the Switch 2 launch, right? It’s like the big headline. But, hang on, don’t miss the cool extras if you’ve got that Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pass. Yep, GameCube games finally got added. I mean, just three for now—The Wind Waker, F-Zero GX, and SoulCalibur 2. But promises, promises… More classics like Super Mario Sunshine and Luigi’s Mansion are supposedly on the way. Fingers crossed, I guess.

Oh, and here’s a fun tidbit. YouTube’s SpawnWave found out that when you fiddle with the left thumbstick while opening the app, boom! The old GameCube animation and that glorious jingle replace the regular screen. Pretty neat, huh?

I almost forgot—exciting stuff doesn’t stop there. There are other little secrets, like special menu sounds if you’re using the Switch 2 GameCube controller. Plus, if you’re into aesthetics, the menu gets this rad purple transformation. Matches the OG GameCube color vibe. How cool is that?

Honestly, lots of us have been waiting for GameCube games to join the NSO + Expansion Pass. It’s been a long time coming, you know? With more games teased by Nintendo, we’re all curious about what else they might roll out. On a personal note, the GameCube wasn’t really a chart-topping console for Nintendo, but it still had some legendary titles.

And hey, will these GameCube entries lure more people over to the Switch 2 side? Maybe, maybe not. We’ll see in time. Oh, and don’t forget, DK Bananza Blitz pops up on July 17. Also buzzing with rumors of a Nintendo Direct soon—could be worth keeping an eye on, especially if you’re a GameCube fan. Wonder what new stuff they’ll unveil next? Anyways, that’s all for now.