the ps2 came 4 years after the N64, a crucial time window of consumer audio chip evolution. but even more importantly, the N64 didnt even have a sound chip, relied on the CPU for it while competing for resources.
one fun trick though if you can carefully peel back the top half of one napkin and then pour a silly amount of salt inside, then tuck the napkin top back in… so when your dad comes back and yanks you guys out some napkins it triggers PTSD and then while you’re laughing thats when you realize thats the last time Dad will come back.