R2's Advanced Commands
In addition to the commands listed in the Command
Guide, R2 has some advanced commands (sometimes known as Easter
Eggs) built in.
Have you found them all yet? There are six
altogether. Check back here as we reveal them all one by one.
Advanced Command #1 - Follow Me
In Companion Mode, if you say "Follow
Me," R2 will turn to find you and then attempt to follow you
around. Go slowly though, or R2 will lose you and turn the other
direction.
Advanced Command #2 - Come Here
Also in Companion Mode, if you say "Come
Here," R2 will attempt to find you and come to you. Since this
feature relies on R2's heat sensing technology, kneel down in front of
R2. R2 may not come directly to you, but R2 will try and find you.
Advanced Command #3 - Imperial March Song
R2 plays up to 5 songs, but only the Cantina
song is expressly mentioned in the Command
Guide.
To play the Imperial March, go to Character
Mode by asking "Do You Remember." Ask R2 about Darth Vader and
Anakin (in any order) and R2 will play the song.
Advanced Command #4 - Celebration Song
The Celebration Song is another one of the 5
songs that R2 plays and is not expressly mentioned in the Command
Guide.
To play the Celebration song, go to Character
Mode by asking "Do You Remember." Ask R2 about Chewbacca, Han
Solo, and Luke Skywalker (in any order), and R2 will play the
celebration song.
Advanced Command #5 - A "Special
Surprise"
The final hidden gem for R2 really takes a
little work, as well as really knowing your droid.
First, have R2 turn on his light beam by saying
"light beam." With his light beam on, tap R2 three times on
the head, and then place him into Game Mode by telling R2 "Game
Mode" and then "Dance program." R2 will have a special
dance, just for you.
After several trips to the Tech Support well at Hasbro, they've finally
answered the question of the elusive 6th Easter Egg:
