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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Xbox startup sound turn-off option is in the works, hinting that it might roll out to Xbox Series X/S users anytime soon. Microsoft has started testing the turn-off function for the startup sound of ...

With the release of the October 2022 update for Xbox, it is now possible for gamers to disable the sounds your Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One console play when turning on or starting up. It’s imperative ...

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 ...

To change the theme on your PS5, you'll first need to go to Settings by clicking the gear icon in the top right corner of your homescreen. Scroll down and select System > Appearance > Appearance and ...

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 ...