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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TL;DR: Xbox is introducing a new startup sound and animation next week, reflecting a broader rebranding effort led by CEO Asha Sharma to strengthen Xbox's identity amid shifts in console, PC, and ...