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 ...

From the legendary NES to the powerful PlayStation 4 – the gaming world has gone through an incredible evolution! 📺🎮 In this video, we take you through the history of game consoles from 1989 to 2017 ...

A new update has launched, revealing that the ability to mute the system's startup will be coming in the future to Xbox consoles. While not the most momentous update, it adds one more layer of ...

Microsoft has released software updates for the Xbox Series S and X and the Xbox app for iOS and Android that bring some quality-of-life improvements and small tweaks that you may notice the next time ...

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: The Nintendo Switch 2 launches globally on June 5, with early users reporting the console requires a mandatory day-one update to function. Leaked videos reveal new features like ...