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 ...

Bandai Lifestyle will release an acrylic logo display of the PlayStation logo for the console’s 30th anniversary. Aside from decorating your room, the display can also play the original PlayStation’s ...

Bandai Namco announced its gachapon capsule machines in Japan will feature PlayStation controller keychains based on the PS1, PS2, PS3, PS4, and PS5 models. They will appear in Japan in May 2025. It ...

The most iconic pings, beeps, and chimes of the Digital Age For understandable reasons, most technology coverage tends to focus more on the physical or visual elements of new devices than their audio ...

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 ...

Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a new video to celebrate 30 years since the original PlayStation launched. This video is just a short 21-second clip—different from the main anniversary ...

Tohru Okada, the Japanese musician and producer who created the signature PlayStation logo sound, has died at the age of 73, according to EuroGamer. Video gamers, especially those who've played on or ...