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 ...

From the PlayStation to the Steam Deck, plenty of game systems have given us memorable startup sounds. But which one is the best?

A pianist decided to musically recreate several video game startup sounds.

Microsoft’s latest update for the Xbox Series S and X consoles lets you mute their startup sound, control your TV’s volume through the console, and more.