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One of the main uses for this glitch is to open the debug menu, this is the only known method to open the menu outside of hacking. There are many uses to using the menu, one of which is speed runners warping to the aftergame when [[Picky]] is knocking on Ness's door. Two specific steps need to be taken to access the debug menu:
One of the main uses for this glitch is to open the debug menu, this is the only known method to open the menu outside of hacking. There are many uses to using the menu, one of which is speed runners warping to the aftergame when [[Picky]] is knocking on Ness's door. Two specific steps need to be taken to access the debug menu:


(Note: this was tested using the northeast corner of Onett, it's unclear if this also works using the Threed Tent method.)
(Note: this was tested using the northeast corner of Onett, it's unclear if this also works using the Threed Tent)  
 
First, the glitch should lead to an empty dialog box. This empty box is usually preceded by garbage text that contains the string "HOHO." Whether the empty box appears or not is apparently random. However, it seems a button on the second player controller needs to be held while the glitch spot is checked in order to have any chance of success. Holding Y or R have been confirmed to work.
First, the glitch should lead to an empty dialog box. This empty box is usually preceded by garbage text that contains the string "HOHO." Whether the empty box appears or not is apparently random. However, it seems a button on the second player controller needs to be held while the glitch spot is checked in order to have any chance of success. Holding Y or R have been confirmed to work.