diff --git a/usr/local/bin/game_launcher.py b/usr/local/bin/game_launcher.py
index f0bb188..a86c424 100755
--- a/usr/local/bin/game_launcher.py
+++ b/usr/local/bin/game_launcher.py
@@ -25,6 +25,9 @@ class VoicedMenu:
         self.currentSection = 0  # Index of current section
         self.currentItemIndices = {}  # Current item index for each section
         self.stdscr = None
+        
+        # Check if system is installed or running from USB
+        self.is_installed = os.path.exists("/home/stormux/.baremetal")
 
         # System services dictionary - maps friendly names to service names
         self.systemMenuServices = {
@@ -819,7 +822,8 @@ class VoicedMenu:
             self.draw_menu()
 
             # Welcome message - don't interrupt this initial speech
-            self.speak(f"Welcome to {self.title}. Use left and right arrows to navigate sections. Up and down for items. Press H for help.")
+            boot_source = "internal disk" if self.is_installed else "USB drive"
+            self.speak(f"Welcome to {self.title}, booted from {boot_source}. Use left and right arrows to navigate sections. Up and down for items. Press H for help.")
 
             # Wait for initial speech to finish before announcing section
             time.sleep(1)