A TikTok clip is making waves after it uncovered a new intersection of gaming and nostalgia. The video, posted by @melceliaa, went viral for showing a playful moment between her and her partner as they dug out his Nintendo Wii from over 10 years ago. However, before they could start reliving the console's glory days, there was one important task to take care of: erasing the "Miis" of his exes. Since the video was posted, it has received nearly 400,000 views. "POV [point of view]: You dig out your partner's Wii from 10+ years ago, but first he has to go through and erase the 'Miis' of his exes," the creator captioned the video. "The nostalgia." Newsweek reached out to @melceliaa for comment via TikTok.
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A player plays a game on a Wii console. A video on TikTok has gone viral after a man discovered some old ghosts on his device.jacktheflipper/Getty Images
In the comments section, the creator shared her reaction to the discovery of the old ghosts: "The way I wanted to compete with them on Big Brain Academy," she wrote, referring to the popular game that was played on the Wii, adding, "I was reluctant to be added [as a Mii]." For many, the Wii's Miis—customizable avatars created by players to represent themselves in games—became more than just digital characters. They symbolized friendships, competitions, and, in the creator's partner's case, romantic entanglements. As one TikTok user commented, "Creating Miis of your exes then throwing them in the bin? That sounds like healing to me." Many others joined in on the fun, reflecting on their own Wii consoles and the Miis they created of past relationships. "Never thought about this," one person wrote. "Mine will [definitely] have a couple on—whoops. Can stay in my console graveyard."

The Wii's 2000s Emergence

The Wii, first released in 2006, became a cultural phenomenon, selling over 100 million units worldwide.Part of the key to its success had to do with the way it expanded video gaming demographics. Appealing to many more people beyond the typical young gaming male, the Wii was able to involve families and even seniors, thanks to its motion-sensing controllers. The innovative approach to gaming attracted a wider audience, including those who may have never considered gaming before. With games such as Wii Sports and Wii Fit, the console introduced gaming as a social and physical activity, leading to a boom in family friendly play. As TikTok users like @melceliaa reminisce about the console's heyday, its Miis—once symbols of playful competition—have become a quirky reminder of relationships past, sparking lighthearted reflection on exes and healing.