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: display quality, performance
Cons: availability
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: performance, collectibility and presentation
Cons: controller quality, controller ergonomics
Speaker impressions are mostly positive: several reviewers praise clear, full sound, while one calls the front speakers muffled and another finds them merely adequate. Headphones are often suggested when fan...
Pros: display quality, user interface
Cons: controller features, battery life
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: display quality, performance
Cons: value for money, power efficiency