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The Game Boy, Nintendo's handheld console released in 1989, played this short startup jingle every time it was switched on, accompanying the Nintendo logo as it dropped down the screen. The simple two-note sound became inseparable from the console itself, heard by millions of players before games like Tetris and Super Mario Land. As retro gaming grew online, the jingle survived through YouTube compilations, Twitch streams, remixes and soundboards, where it now works as instant shorthand for 90s nostalgia and handheld gaming.
About this sound
The classic Game Boy startup sound with its iconic two-note chime and Nintendo logo jingle, used for retro gaming intros and nostalgic 90s edits.
This is the short jingle that played every time a Nintendo Game Boy was switched on, starting with a bright two-note ding followed by the familiar rising chime as the Nintendo logo scrolled down the screen. Lasting under two seconds, it is clean, cheerful and instantly recognisable, with a simple electronic melody that feels both playful and precise. For anyone who grew up with the handheld console, hearing it again brings an immediate rush of nostalgia, turning a plain opening into a warm reminder of childhood games, long car journeys and trading cartridges with friends.
