Summary
- The Nintendo Switch 2 Controller settings menu includes a musical scale that players can access by pairing up to four controller configurations with the Switch 2.
- After pairing the controllers with the Switch 2, players can press the L and R buttons to play a music note.
- Both the Joy-Con 2 and the Switch 2 Pro Controller can be used for this musical Easter egg.
Pairing Nintendo Switch 2 controllers with the console will produce unique sounds that can be used to create a musical scale, according to the latest video posted by Nintendo ahead of the console's launch. With support for up to four controller pairings, Switch 2 users can use this musical Easter egg to recreate some of their favorite tunes in this fashion.
In the lead-up to the Switch 2's June 5 launch, Nintendo has utilized the free Nintendo Today mobile app to share some bonus facts and tidbits about the new system. These tips are often posted as short videos that go over how players can use the Switch 2's lesser-known features. One such video from Nintendo covered how Switch 2 users can activate an option that tells the system not to charge the console's battery past 90% as a way to extend its battery life and conserve energy. However, this option may still allow the Switch 2 to charge to 100% to ensure the console will display an accurate battery capacity to users.
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Although the Joy-Con 2 can utilize mouse mode in the system menu alongside supported games, the new Switch 2 controllers also have a nifty Easter egg that players can have some fun with. In a video from the Nintendo Today app that was reposted on social media by Stealth40k, the Controller settings menu is shown to include a musical scale that players can access by pairing up to four controller configurations with the Switch 2. In the video example, Nintendo utilized three pairs of Joy-Con 2 controllers in the first, second, and third player spots, and used a Switch 2 Pro Controller as the fourth player. After pairing the controllers with the Switch 2, players can press the L and R buttons to play a music note.
The Nintendo Switch 2's Controller Menu Lets Players Make Some Music
Nintendo revealed there is an easter egg in the 'change grip/order' section of the Controller settings. Sounds will play when you press the L/R buttons and you can even create a musical scale. — Stealth40k (@stealth40k.bsky.social) 2025-05-15T15:18:59.047Z
The notes Do and Re can be played by player one, with Mi and Fa going to player two, and so on. Each musical note gives off a distinct ping sound when L and R are pressed on each controller. As demonstrated by Nintendo's video, both the Joy-Con 2 and the Switch 2 Pro Controller can be used for this musical Easter egg. Given that the original Switch's Joy-Con and Pro Controllers can also work with the Switch 2, they can also likely be used to play music on the Controller settings menu.
While the Switch 2 has more powerful specs than its predecessor, the inclusion of this musical surprise will give players a way to recreate their favorite Nintendo songs without booting up a game. It remains to be seen what creations fans will make using the Switch 2's controllers.
- Brand
- Nintendo
- Operating System
- Proprietary
- Storage
- 256GB internal / MicroSD
- Resolution
- 1080p (handheld) / 4K (docked)
- App Store
- Nintendo eShop
- Wi-Fi
- Yes