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The '''Opening menu''' (or '''Start-Up Menu''') is normally one of the first things the player sees upon starting up a video game, and is usually the first aspect of the game to require the player's input.

In the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series, this menu typically consists of the games logo and options for the player to pick from, both accompanied by a piece of artwork on a white (sometimes black) screen, and an arrangement of "[[Dearly Beloved]]" playing in the background.

==''Kingdom Hearts''==
*In ''{{c|Kingdom Hearts|game}}'', the artwork is "Beach". The player is given the option of starting a new game or loading an existing save file.
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Final Mix]]'', the artwork is replaced with "Wind". A third menu option is added that allows the player to view a trailer of the then-upcoming ''{{w|Final Fantasy X-2}}''.
**In ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'', the trailer option is replaced with a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen.
**Starting from the PlayStation 4 version of ''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'', players can also access the game's [[Theater Mode]] from the menu. The PlayStation 4 version requires downloading the DLC patch, while subsequent versions have Theater Mode from the start.

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File:Opening Menu KH.png|''Kingdom Hearts''.
File:Opening Menu KHFM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix''
File:Opening Menu HD KHFM.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''
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==''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories]]'', the artwork is "Deck", with ''Reverse/Rebirth'' replacing it with "Card". The player is first prompted to press the Start button, which then gives them multiple options: start a new game as Sora or Riku, load an existing save file, play [[Link Mode]], or adjust the brightness with {{button|shoulderL}} or {{button|shoulderR}}.
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories]]'', the artwork is "Crossroads - Morning Star", with ''Reverse/Rebirth'' replacing it with "Crossroads - Dawn". The player has the option to start a new game, load an existing save file, or access [[Theater Mode]] after completing Sora's story.
**''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' adds a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen.
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File:Opening Menu KHCOM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories''
File:Opening Menu Reverse Rebirth KHCOM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Chain of Memories'' (Reverse/Rebirth)
File:Opening Menu HD KHRECOM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories''
File:Opening Menu Reverse Rebirth HD KHRECOM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'' (Reverse/Rebirth)
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==''Kingdom Hearts II''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', the artwork is "Ocean". The player is given the option of starting a new game or loading an existing save file.
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix]]'', the artwork is replaced with "Late Summer". The player can access Theater Mode from the menu upon clearing the game.
**''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' adds a "Back" option to return to the overall collection screen.

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File:Opening Menu KHII.png| ''Kingdom Hearts II''
File:Opening Menu KHIIFM.png| ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix''
File:Opening Menu HD KHIIFM.png| ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''
</gallery>

==''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]]'', the artwork is "Boundary". The player has the option to play either Story Mode or [[Mission Mode]] or access [[Theater Mode]] after clearing the game. Selecting Story Mode gives the player the option to either start a new game or load a previous save file. In the English version, selecting Mission Mode gives the player the option to play either solo or multiplayer, whereas in the Japanese version, it simply sends the player to the Wi-Fi group menu.
*''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX'' presents the game's story as a nearly three-hour film. The player has the option to play the film from the beginning, select a chapter, view the extras, or return to the overall collection screen.
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File:Opening Menu KHD.png|''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''
File:Opening Menu HD KHD.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''
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==''Kingdom Hearts coded''==
* In ''[[Kingdom Hearts coded]]'', the artwork is an unnamed key art featuring the main characters. The player has the option of starting a new game, loading a previous save file, or returning to the main website. The soft buttons have additional options to exit the game and adjust the volume.
**In the pre-installed demo of ''Kingdom Hearts coded'', the artwork is Data-Sora and Hercules standing on Jiminy's Journal. The menu options are replaced with the two demo episodes: ''Olympus Coliseum -Side Episode-'' and ''Traverse Town -Special Edit Version-'', the latter of which must be installed from the network.
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Re:coded]]'', the artwork is "All Smiles". The player has the option of starting a new game, loading a previous save file, or accessing the [[Avatar Menu]] or Theater Mode.
*''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' presents the game's story as a three-hour film. The player has the option to play the film from the beginning, select a chapter, view character files, or return to the overall collection screen.
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File:Opening Menu KHC.png|''Kingdom Hearts coded''
File:Opening Menu Demo KHC.png|''Kingdom Hearts coded'' (Demo)
File:Opening Menu KHREC.png|''Kingdom Hearts Re:coded''
File:Opening Menu HD KHREC.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''
</gallery>

==''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''==
*Both versions of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' have four alternate menu screens that change depending on the player's choices.
**In ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'', if the player starts up the game with no game save files on their system or if their most recently loaded save file is the [[Final Episode]], the artwork is "Soar". If the player's most recently loaded save file is of [[Terra]], [[Ventus]], or [[Aqua]]'s campaigns, the artwork changes to their respective artwork derived from "Soar".
**''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix]]'' changes the no save files or Final Episode artwork to the game's promotional artwork, which also appears if the player's most recently loaded save file is the {{c|Secret Episode|KHBBSFM}}. Terra, Ventus, and Aqua's individual artwork is also changed to match the promotional artwork.
**On both menus, the player has the option of starting a new game, loading an existing save file, and, upon clearing at least one of the three characters stories, access to the [[Trinity Archives]].
**''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX'' adds a "Back" option, which returns the player to the overall collection screen.

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File:Opening Menu KHBBS.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''
File:Opening Menu (Terra) KHBBS.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' (Terra)
File:Opening Menu (Ventus) KHBBS.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' (Ventus)
File:Opening Menu (Aqua) KHBBS.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep'' (Aqua)
File:Opening Menu KHBBSFM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix''
File:Opening Menu (Terra) KHBBSFM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' (Terra)
File:Opening Menu (Ventus) KHBBSFM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' (Ventus)
File:Opening Menu (Aqua) KHBBSFM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'' (Aqua)
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==''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance]]'', the artwork is "Sea of Clouds". The player has the option of starting a new game or loading a previous save file. The option to load is selected by default if there is at least one save file.
*''[[Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD]]'' adds a "Back" option, which returns the player to the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]'' menu.
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File:Opening Menu KH3D.png|''Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance''
File:Opening Menu KH3DHD.png|''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD''
</gallery>

==''Kingdom Hearts χ''==
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* ''[[Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road]]'':
** At launch, as ''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ'', the artwork consisted of various Union members overlooking Daybreak Town. The player was able to tap the screen to start the game or restore resources.
** Version 2.0.0 rebranded the game as ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'', changing the artwork to that of [[Ephemer]], [[Skuld]], and [[Chirithy]].
** Version 3.0.0 changed the artwork to that of Ephemer, Skuld, Chirithy, [[Ventus]], [[Lauriam]], [[Brain]], and a figure in a [[Black Coat]] and added [[χ3]], which was able to be accessed on the opening menu.
** Version 4.0.0 rebranded the game as ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road'', with the artwork showing the ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' artwork on the left side and the ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]'' artwork on the right, which consists of Xehanort, Eraqus, and their classmates. The player was able to choose to play either ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' or ''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road'', access χ3, or restore resources for either game.
** Version 4.0.1 added the ability to back up data.
** Version 4.4.0 put both games offline and removed the ability to restore resources and the χ3 menu. The player can choose to play either ''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' or ''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road'' or read a Notice.
* ''[[Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover]]'' has the artwork consist of an in-game graphic of the Foretellers overlooking Daybreak Town. The player has the option to start the film from the beginning, select a specific chapter, read bios of the characters, or return to the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue'' menu.

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File:Opening Menu KHUX.png|''Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ'' (Version 1.0.1)
File:Opening Menu (Version 2.0.0) KHUX.png|''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' (Version 2.0.0)
File:Opening Menu (Version 3.1.1) KHUX.png|''Kingdom Hearts Union χ'' (Version 3.1.1)
File:Opening Menu (Version 4.0.0) KHUX.png|''Kingdom Hearts Union χ Dark Road'' (Version 4.0.0)
File:Opening Menu KHXBC.png|''Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover''
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==''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-]]'', the artwork features an in-game graphic of Aqua near the Castle Town.
*The player has the option to continue from an existing save file, start a new game, load a past save file, configure their controls, access Theater Mode, or return to the ''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue'' menu.
<gallery>
File:Opening Menu KH0.2.png|''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-''
</gallery>

==''Kingdom Hearts III''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts III]]'', the artwork is "Promise". ''[[Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind]]'' adds Kairi standing in the waves with Sora, holding her own [[paopu fruit]].
*The player has the option to start a new game, continue from their most recent save file, load a past save file, configure their controls, access the Memory Archives, Theater Mode and tutorials under a "Special" tab, or go to the PlayStation Store on the PlayStation 4 version or Microsoft Store on the Xbox One version. A message labeled "Before You Stream..." can also be accessed with {{button|t}}.
**Prior to version 1.06, the "Special" tab's contents were listed individually on the opening menu.
**In ''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind'', the player can also access a "Downloadable Content" tab and choose to play the Re Mind, Limitcut Episode, or Secret Episode scenarios, or access Data Greeting or a Slideshow feature.
**If the ''Re Mind + Orchestra'' bundle has been purchased, a live recording of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Orchestra -World of Tres-]]'' is available under an "Orchestra" tab.
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File:Opening Menu KHIII.png|''Kingdom Hearts III''
File:Opening Menu KHIIIRM.png|''Kingdom Hearts III Re Mind''
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==''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''==
*In ''[[Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory]]'', the artwork is of the game's boxart.
*The player's only option is to press any button to start the game.
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File:Opening Menu KHMOM.png|''Kingdom Hearts Melody of Memory''
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==HD Compilations==
*For all three of the HD Collections players can choose which game they wish to play which are listed horizontally from left to right. 
**The order for ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX]]'' is ''Kingdom Hearts Final Mix'', ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories'', and ''Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days''.
**The order for ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX]]'' is ''Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix'', ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Final Mix'', and ''Kingdom Hearts Re:Coded''.
**The order for ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue]]'' is ''Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance HD'', ''Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth by Sleep -A fragmentary passage-'', and ''Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover''.
*Below the games has a credits section which has lists the official credits for that particular HD Compilation set and an Extras section for being able to switch the wallpaper format for the main menu of the PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 system. These are unlocked by completing each game individually with each wallpaper design based off the theme from each game. 
*For the ''[[Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX]]'' compilation, the six games in this set are listed vertically from up to down on the left side of the screen with the games from the 1.5 set listed first, followed by the ones from the 2.5 set.
**Below this are the credits from both compilation sets with the ones from 1.5 listed under "Credits 1.5" and the credits from the 2.5 listed under "Credits 2.5" and an Extras section which can allow the player to access the wallpaper design from the original compilation games to change the wallpaper format for the PlayStation 4's main menu once each game is completed individually.
**For the Xbox One version of this compilation, "Extras" was replaced with "Screen Options" for adjusting the screen.
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File:Opening Menu KHHD.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 ReMIX''
File:Opening Menu KHIIHD.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 ReMIX''
File:Opening Menu KH1.5+2.5HD.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX''
File:Opening Menu KHHDFCP.png|''Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue''
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