This Nintendo Switch design Easter egg has been hiding in plain sight
A secret message from Nintendo.
Now that it's been around for half a decade (we can't believe it either), gamers know pretty much all there is to know about the Nintendo Switch. But a few surprises are still being discovered, including this secret message on the Switch Pro Controller.
While some gamers spotted it when the Switch first came out, plenty are still only just noticing that when the right thumbstick is pressed down, a tiny message appears underneath it. And it turns out it's just Nintendo's way of saying thank you. Not Switched things up yet? Check out the best Nintendo Switch deals.
broe how did i just learn about this from tiktok im losing my mind pic.twitter.com/qh6r8t3HbbJanuary 31, 2022
The tiny text reads 'THX2ALLGAMEFANS!', which we can only assume translates to 'Thanks to all game fans!'. It's a neat little Easter egg, much like Sony's hidden PlayStation symbols on the PS5 controller (what is it with game makers and hidden messages on controllers?).
@tinkermanmick ♬ original sound - TinkerManMickYT
But perhaps the most amazing thing about Nintendo's hidden treat is the fact that many gamers remain completely unaware of it, even five years later. "I almost called bullshit then I got out my flashlight," one user tweets, while another adds, "I thought this was some kind of trick, but I just checked mine and it's there. Wild!"
It seems the message is printed onto the circuit board of the controller itself and is visible through the translucent shell. One Twitter user took apart their controller (naturally), and found the tiny text sitting right above the joystick, rather than printed directly onto it.
Indeed, the big game companies have been hiding secret messages in their hardware and software for years. Just last year, an Easter egg in the original Xbox UI was finally discovered (only 20 years late).
So there we go – one more reason to love the Nintendo Switch. If you've just got hold of the awesome hybrid console (and got over the excitement of Nintendo's secret message), take a look at the best Switch deals below, and be sure to check out our roundup of the best Nintendo Switch games.
Get top Black Friday deals sent straight to your inbox: Sign up now!
We curate the best offers on creative kit and give our expert recommendations to save you time this Black Friday. Upgrade your setup for less with Creative Bloq.
Read more:
- The best VR headsets
- MacBook Air 2022: everything we know about the next Apple laptop
- The best PS5 games
Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription
Join now for unlimited access
Try first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.