The Wii was released by Nintendo in 2006 and quickly became one of the most popular home consoles of its generation, known for motion controls and family-friendly games. Its startup sound became part of that identity, heard by millions of players every time they switched the system on. Years after the console was discontinued, the chime survived online as a shorthand for nostalgia, appearing in memes, reaction videos and retro gaming edits that recall the era when the Wii dominated living rooms.