10 SECRET Console Features Discovered Years Later

Some video game consoles have hidden features, tricks, and even games inside of them that took years to discover. Here are our favorite examples.

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[Azrael]

Shoutout to Andrew for being a great editor.

[milinddixit]

I remember playing Perfect Dark on my N64 without an expansion pack, and then I finally got an expansion pack and it was like having a next gen console.

[rylandvance]

We see you Andrew. No more being hidden in the shadows xD

[ControllerLyfe]

I always loved the dreamcast, so glad it's getting a lot of love now. It was so good!

[Not-Great-at-Gaming]

Be careful using Genesis controllers on other consoles. Some consoles (i.e. Vectrex) use the same connector, but are wired differently. It is possible to short out the system using a Genesis controller.

[cloudycore]

I laughed so hard when Andrew was like m a person and my name's Andrew, u don't find such things everyday lmfao

[Wooldrog]

Thank you ANDREW "THE NEW GUY"

[MrAzul]

We love you Andrew! Props to all the editors out there!

[DrazDry]

Just seeing the Gamecube menu is making me feel nostalgic.

[BullsMahunny]

I didn't know the expansion pack was a hidden feature. I thought it was almost a necessity. Certain games would have modes locked out entirely without one.

[skyfiredraco]

High five to the youtube editors out there. You guys don't get enough love :)

/highfive to Andrew

[TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

When it comes to discovering secret features, it's better late than never

[echad]

Just bought a 64 for the kids with No Mercy, Goldeneye, Mario Kart and WCW VS NWO Revenge...I can't believe how much they love it.

[dermetzger]

10:47 - Ok, since I'm sure he doesn't get anywhere near the love he deserves, everyone needs to THANK ANDREW!

[Raxaex]

Thank you Andrew for bringing us Falcon’s and the other’s work!

[Leery_Bard]

I think by tapping the Mario Theme rhythm you actually affect your Bowser history...

[dwatts]

The save delete recovery thing isn't really a new discovery... I VERY distinctly recall my oldest brother showing me this feature back when I was in middle school, so like 99-2001 timeframe. He learned about it from a FAQ/Help article in an old issue of PSM Magazine. I have a VERY clear memory of seeing and using that feature on 2 occasions. I was from 10-12 years old.

[trulahn]

I played Snail Maze back in the days when I owned the original SMS for HOURS until I finally beat the game. It was brutal. If you didn't carry over enough extra time through the game, there is no way you can finish the last several stages. The last maze was just 2 spiral. But if you guessed wrong, you won't have enough time to back track and pick the correct path so you have to start from stage 1 all over again.

[Odijis]

Oh God, if I knew about that save recover from the ps1 back in the day...

[Ignis_Formica]

Press “F” to pay respects to Editor Andrew lol