The PlayStation 4 startup sound comes from Sony's PlayStation 4 home console, released in 2013. Every time the system powers on, the familiar shimmering chime plays over the glowing logo animation before the home screen loads. Because the console sold over a hundred million units, the sound became one of the most recognised gaming audio cues of its generation. It spread through YouTube intros, console unboxing videos and nostalgia edits, and creators still use it today to signal gaming content or trigger instant recognition among PlayStation fans.