Audio received less coverage than video, but the direct assessments are excellent. Reviewers describe fuller, richer sound than Nintendo’s emulated option and praise the console’s audio output outright.
Pros: noise level, audio quality
Cons: availability, load times
Classic Atari sound is generally reproduced clearly and authentically, with one reviewer noting the new Pac-Man audio is closer to the arcade version. A separate port-focused take still found the...
Pros: backward compatibility, display quality
Cons: frame rate performance, reliability
The speakers are generally loud and clearer than the first generation, but opinions vary on bass, directionality, and how well they compete with fan noise. Headphones remain preferable for demanding...
Pros: graphical performance, load times
Cons: reliability, repairability