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 ...

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 ...

This morning, PS5 owners booted up their consoles and (assuming they had auto-updates turned on) were greeted with a surprise: The original and iconic PlayStation 1 console boot-up logos and music. It ...

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Steam Deck gamers interested in adding custom boot animations to their handheld games console may be interested in a new tutorial video created by ETA Prime. Taking you through the process of how to ...

The startup screen for Valve's Steam Machine has leaked online ahead of launch, with the leaker saying it was datamined ...

Video game emulators are a long-running moot point among gamers. Many say they're good because they help preserve old games. Others say they're bad because they might be illegal. But which is which, ...

This morning, PS5 owners booted up their consoles and (assuming they had auto-updates turned on) were greeted with a surprise: The original and iconic PlayStation 1 console boot-up logos and music. It ...