Ocarina of Time on Switch 2 turns controller rumble into audible notes
Players report that HD Rumble 2 in the Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controller vibrates at the pitch of each ocarina note, sounding the melody on a desk.
The Nintendo Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, released on November 5, lets players hear the ocarina melody through the controller, according to gamespark.jp. When the ocarina is played with button controls, the HD Rumble 2 feature in the Joy-Con 2 and the Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller vibrates at frequencies that match the notes being played.
Placed on a hard surface such as a desk, the controller produces the vibration as audible sound that follows the melody, players report.
The Switch 2 version also supports voice input through the Switch 2 microphone, so the ocarina can be played by humming or by performing on an instrument.
Earlier cases
Similar reports appeared with Super Mario Bros. Wonder, released in 2023, where the Pro Controller produced sound alongside blocks that play notes when stepped on. Comparable behaviour was also noted with sounds such as the coin pickup effect in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.
Quick answers
When did Ocarina of Time come to Nintendo Switch 2?
The Switch 2 version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time was released on November 5.
How does the ocarina rumble feature work?
With button controls, HD Rumble 2 in the Joy-Con 2 and Switch 2 Pro Controller vibrates at frequencies matching the played notes, and the vibration can be heard as sound when the controller rests on a hard surface such as a desk.
Can you play the ocarina with your voice?
Yes. The Switch 2 version supports voice input through the Switch 2 microphone, allowing the ocarina to be played by humming or instrument performance.