The sound comes from Microsoft's Xbox Series S, the compact digital-only console released in November 2020 alongside the more powerful Series X. Like earlier Xbox startup sounds, it was designed to be instantly recognisable in just a couple of seconds, and players began sharing it online as soon as the console reached homes. It has stayed in use because it is short, clean and tied to a specific gaming moment, making it a useful shorthand for Xbox, next-generation gaming and the excitement of starting a session.
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The Xbox Series S startup chime that plays when the console powers on, a short futuristic sound effect used in gaming videos, intros and memes.
This is the short chime that greets players when an Xbox Series S is switched on, a clean, rising electronic tone that builds for just under two seconds before resolving with a soft, polished finish. It sounds futuristic and confident without being loud, pairing a smooth synth swell with a bright, almost glassy note that instantly signals a console waking up. For viewers, it carries a sense of anticipation, like a game session is about to begin, and it works as a quick audio cue that a setup, unboxing or gaming moment is starting.
