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The Sega Scream is the iconic distorted choir from classic console intros of the 1990s, used as a short meme sound for jokes, reveals and jump cuts.

This clip is the famous Sega choir scream, a short burst of voices shouting the company name in unison with heavy distortion and reverb. Lasting less than a second, it hits as a loud, slightly warped jingle rather than a natural voice, which makes it instantly recognisable to anyone who played Sega games in the 1990s. Editors use that familiarity for comic shock, cutting the scream in where a normal logo sting would be calm. The abruptness and volume turn an ordinary reveal, mistake or reaction into a punchline.

The Sega scream comes from Sega's early 1990s branding for the Genesis and Mega Drive era, when a choir shouting the company name replaced the quieter logo sting from earlier games. It became closely linked to Sonic the Hedgehog titles and other Sega releases of that period. Decades later the clip resurfaced online in remixes, parody intros and meme edits, where its over the top delivery contrasts with low budget or unexpected visuals. That mix of nostalgia and exaggeration keeps it in regular use.

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What is the Sega Scream sound?

It is a very short audio clip of a choir loudly shouting Sega, taken from the logo intros used on classic Sega games in the early 1990s. The distorted, energetic delivery makes it instantly recognisable and easy to reuse as a meme sting.

Where does the Sega Scream come from?

It comes from Sega branding in the Genesis and Mega Drive era, most famously associated with Sonic the Hedgehog games. The choir sting played over the Sega logo before gameplay started, which is why older players remember it so clearly.

How do creators use the Sega Scream?

Creators drop it into videos at a reveal, fail or sudden reaction to create a loud comic punchline. It works best on a hard cut with nothing else playing, letting the familiar nostalgic scream surprise viewers for less than a second.