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The Konami Code Still Hides Easter Eggs In Your Smart Home Devices
Original: Unlock An Easter Egg On Your Home Devices With This Old-School Cheat Code
Tech outlet BGR reports that many home devices, including smart speakers, TVs and other gadgets, still respond to the classic Konami Code cheat sequence to unlock hidden Easter eggs. The famous up-up-down-down-left-right-left-right-B-A input, born in 1980s video games, has been tucked away by developers into modern hardware as a playful nod to gaming history, and users are being shown how to try it themselves.
Why now: Nostalgia for the iconic Konami Code plus the surprise that it works on everyday household gadgets is driving interest.
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