A brief history of audio technology in video games

The sound of video game consoles

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https://doi.org/10.62701/revsocial.v14.5508

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Sound, Video games, Technology, Audio, History, Audiovisual, Videogame consoles

Abstract

Throughout the history of video games, technological advances have been incorporated into production work flows that have transformed the sector into a fundamental pillar of the cultural industries. One of the key technological elements responsible for the rise of the video game industry has been the home video game console. These devices have contributed significantly to the popularisation of the sector, and are now the most widely used gaming tool in the world. This research examines the sound technology used in each generation of video game consoles, with the stated aim of identifying and analysing their main technical developments.

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Published

10-11-2026

How to Cite

Alonso Guisande, M. Ángel, & López Fraile, L. A. (2026). A brief history of audio technology in video games: The sound of video game consoles. SOCIAL REVIEW. International Social Sciences Review Revista Internacional De Ciencias Sociales, 14(2), 69–84. https://doi.org/10.62701/revsocial.v14.5508

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Vol. 14 No. 2 (2026)

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Research articles

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