The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask GameCube Easter Egg Uncovered After Years

A noteworthy discovery has emerged for longtime Nintendo fans and collectors: an easter egg hidden in The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask on the Nintendo GameCube Collector's Edition promotional disc has recently resurfaced.

The special commemorative collection, released in 2003, remains a cherished item among fans due to its inclusion of multiple classic titles from The Legend of Zelda series, including the original 1986 game, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Ocarina of Time, Majora's Mask, a playable preview of The Wind Waker, and several official Nintendo videos. Now, more than 20 years after the Collector's Edition disc first appeared on GameCube, fans are rediscovering a hidden tribute embedded within the Majora's Mask port.

As highlighted by an online user going by YANIS4224 and corroborated by the community hub Gaming Reinvented, entering a precise combination of button inputs during gameplay reveals a secret credits screen.

This hidden feature pays homage to the developers responsible for adapting the original Nintendo 64 title to the GameCube through a proprietary N64 emulator. To access the credits screen, players need to hold the L, R, and Z buttons simultaneously and then input a sequence that expands upon the renowned 'Konami Code' cheat.

The button combination is as follows: D-pad up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, X, Y, B, A, D-pad up, left, down, right, A, and finally, Start.

If performed correctly within Majora's Mask on the promotional GameCube disc, the game displays a list of developers who engineered the N64 emulation, offering long-overdue recognition for their efforts. This discovery has ignited renewed interest in Nintendo's history of porting and emulation.

The Collector's Edition disc showcased both technical skill and reverence for the Zelda series' legacy, as it marked the first official re-release of seminal titles like Majora's Mask on a console outside the Nintendo 64.

Notably, the GameCube's hardware required sophisticated emulation techniques to faithfully render the N64's unique architecture, a challenge taken up by Nintendo's dedicated internal teams at the time. The Legend of Zelda: Collector's Edition remains a sought-after item for Nintendo collectors and Zelda fans.

Its legacy continues, with parts of its game library now available on modern platforms via Nintendo Switch Online, the eShop, and periodic announcements during Nintendo Direct presentations.

This latest easter egg discovery underscores the passion and ingenuity of Nintendo's development teams and adds another layer to the ever-unfolding history of one of gaming's most beloved franchises.

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