Wii Play was released by Nintendo for the Wii console in 2006 in Japan and 2007 internationally as a collection of simple mini-games designed to teach players the Wii Remote. Its menus and mini-games used short, bright interface tones like this one to confirm selections and give instant feedback. As Wii nostalgia grew online, creators began lifting these familiar system sounds for use outside the game, placing them in memes, edits and streams where a recognisable Nintendo cue instantly signals a playful, retro gaming moment for viewers.