A SECRET code unlocks tonnes of hidden gems on websites across the internet.
The sequence of key presses was originally a cheat code for power-ups in the 1985 Nintendo Entertainment System arcade game Gradius.
It has since become a symbol in geek culture, and has been found as a way to access Easter eggs on pages ranging from Facebook to Vogue UK’s website.
The sequence Up Up Down Down Left Right Left Right B A is named the Konami Code and was created by games developer Kazuhisa Hashimoto.
Kazuhisa, who previously worked with Konami on several smash-hit games, including Gradius, sadly passed away aged 79 this week, Forbes reports.
What better way to pay tribute than to try out a few of the Konami Code Easter eggs below? For websites, go to the homepage and use your keyboard (arrow keys plus B and A followed by Enter) to access hidden content.
This IT video learning site pops up a load of fun cartoon characters when you plug in the Konami Code
1. Alexa
Amazon’s AI assistant Alexa will read out a fun phrase if you recite the code, barking: “Super Alexa mode: Activated. Starting reactors: Online. Enabling advanced systems: Online. Raising dongers. Error: Dongers missing. Aborting…”
2. Buzzfeed
Typing in the code here will give you a funky colourful background.
3. Kuppiya
This IT video learning site pops up a load of fun cartoon characters (watch out for Darth Vader!)
4. Siri
Apple’s virtual assistant Siri knows the Konami Code reciting it to her will trigger one of three responses: “Cheater!”, “Nerd.” or “I’m getting dizzy…”
5. GenesJournal
Not much of a secret, as it lists the Konami Code right there on the page, but heading to this site will unlock a “hidden” 1976 interview with Stark Trek legend William Shatner.
6. DuelingAnalogs
Jokey video game site DuelingAnalogs has hidden artwork depicting Jesus’ disciples acting out the Konami code.
7. CSSline
CSSline is a showcase gallery of excellent CSS sites from all over the world. Typing in the Konami Code gives you a list of… you guessed it: Konami Codes.
8. NikDaum.com
Some people have a fun spin on the sequence coded into their personal websites.
9. Plurk
Typing in the code on someone’s profile page causes posts on the page to go a little strange…
10. Wreck It Ralph
Outside of the internet, the code plays a big role in the Disney flick Wreck It Ralph.
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Have you tried any of the Konami Code sites? Let us know in the comments!
