Console startup sounds are supposed to be iconic. Memorable. Maybe even comforting. But let’s be honest—some of them were straight-up annoying. Whether it was the audio equivalent of a jump scare or a ...

First impressions are important. That’s true both in people and video game consoles. The first time you boot up a new gaming system can be a magical moment when done right. There’s always a built-in ...

A sign of a good power-up screen is the way it ‘scratches the itch’ in your head. The sensation is both comforting and satisfying in many respects. With earlier systems, it was also a telltale sign ...

Onkyo announced a new pair of wireless earphones featuring Sega Saturn motifs and that play the startup and system sounds of the original console system. The new earphones cost 15,500 yen (or ...

Nintendo even recreated the iconic GameCube controller as an accessory that can be purchased for the Switch 2. Image: Nintendo via Polygon Ensure you have an active Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion ...

I need this ASAP so that I can stop frantically turning down the volume whenever I boot up my Xbox Series X. I need this ASAP so that I can stop frantically turning down the volume whenever I boot up ...

In a rather fun piece of merchandising, Bandai has announced a new PlayStation logo stand that even plays the iconic console’s startup sound. What with the original PlayStation released back in 1994 ...

There are lots of sounds we associate with our devices – whether it be the dread that comes with our phone alarms going off or the relaxing sound of opening the Netflix app. But have you ever noticed ...

Nintendeal has shared an image of nine new keychains available exclusively from the Nintendo Museum in Japan that each play the startup sound from one of the company’s various consoles, as spotted by ...

The startup screen is a console’s way of introducing itself to the game-hungry masses. This digital vignette must accomplish two important tasks in just a few seconds: showcase the system's brand ...