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From PS1 to Saturn: Annoying Console Sounds That Still Haunt Our Ears

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 jingle that aged like milk, these boot-up sounds left a mark.

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