160K views · Jul 31, 2008 · 0:35 · 0 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2012–2025
A one-minute clip of the Warcraft II sound card test in setup, where the test sample plays and the voice says the sound card works perfectly.
Why Hacker News points people here: Quoted as a nostalgic joke about DOS-era game setup.
“For those wanting to experience those days again (or for the first time?)”
For those wanting to experience those days again (or for the first time?): this video Another one that springs to mind is from Constructor; "Hello this is constructor are you receiving?" with that very distinct British accent.
“the "your soundcard works perfectly" clip from Warcraft 2 audio configuration”
To me the most excellent British accent is the "your soundcard works perfectly" clip from Warcraft 2 audio configuration. [1] [1] this video
“Your sound card works perfectly!”
Two memorable things - "Your sound card works perfectly!" this video - "I am a medieval man" link ( link ) It was great to play this game when it came out. And it has aged well too. Good gameplay, OST, graphics... never experienced a glitch or performance issue. The only worry was keeping the CD unscratched.
