The Sega Master System was Sega's 8-bit home console of the 1980s, competing in an era defined by cartridge games and arcade ports. Its short startup jingle became closely tied to turning the machine on and settling in for a game, and clips of that sound have since circulated widely among retro gaming fans online. Today creators reuse it as shorthand for that whole era, instantly telling viewers a video is about classic Sega, old consoles or childhood gaming without needing any explanation.