Poll: Do these old console startup sounds bring back memories? Which one is the best?

[oplinger]

N64 (No disk inserted) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUsCK9mUUMU

This made me double take. Then I clicked the link and it made sense..

OT: The gamecube start up will be forever embedded in my memory.

 

[Sn1P3r M98]

I like the PS2 sound. Brings back great memories. Bwaaaaaaallushhhhhhh.

 

[justnotcricket]

For me the best ones are actually the startup sounds for the original GameBoy, and the one for windows '95. Ah, the memories...

On a more modern note, I actually love the PS3 orchestral warmup sound - I have played in assorted orchestras for many years, and that sound always triggers a little 'opening night' fizz of adrenaline and excitement for me =)

 

[SalamanderJoe]

First time I heard the Playstation start-up it gave me goosebumps.

 

[Jaythulhu]

I understand where you're coming from Jaythulu, but none of those systems had start up sounds the way the 32 bit generation forward did -- well, the Sega CD did, but not the Genesis/Megadrive proper, or any of the other systems at the time. The closest I can think of is the "Licensed By" text that played when one put in a licensed cartridge, as the main "SEGA" logo that we all remember was actually contained on the cartridge, and varied by the game. The same would go for all of the other systems, but I can't for the life of me remember one of those having even as much consistency on start up as the Genesis.

The cartridge logo screen sounds don't count? Sorry, my mistake, I wasn't quite following. My SMS always played the SEGA loop when it first booted, but from your info I'm guessing that was from the built-in Alex Kidd cartridge, and not the console itself?

Cheers for cluing me in, dude.

 

[lacktheknack]

Windows 98... My nostalgic nemesis!

 

[Dango]

It's definitely the PS2 for me, it's just so mesmerizing.