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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nintendo is now selling keychains that play console startup sounds at its museum. There are nine to choose from covering consoles from the Famicom to the Switch. They appear to be sold in blind boxes ...

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 ...

Sarah has been an editor and contributor for Game Rant since 2015. After meeting her first Chocobo, she never looked back. Sarah majored in game design in college and utilizes that knowledge to ...

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 ...