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The Nintendo Revolution is Now...WTF
by Maarten Goldstein, Apr 27, 2006 9:24am PDTNintendo has always maintained that Revolution was just a codename for its next console. And today, Nintendo finally announced the real name. The Nintendo Wii. As in "We". All I want to know is Why.
While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates video players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch with their games.. and each other. But you're probably asking: What does the name mean? Wii sounds like "we," which emphasizes this console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii. Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games that sets it apart from the crowd. So that's Wii. But now Nintendo needs you. Because, it's not really about you or me. It's about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything.
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A few do see promise in it though.
"I get the feeling it's a name aimed towards women. Easy to pronounce and all.
But it won't sell. No doubt about it, it won't sell."
"It seems purposefully un-console like. I think they were aiming for something soft sounding.
It's much better than the lameness of "Gamecube."
Wii....It's actually not bad!"
"PS3? Nononono. XBOX360? Nononono.
Those names, by merit of numerals in them,
If you're already tired of game consoles,
What's a PS3? Don't make me laugh, the name itself is a continuation.
There are no numbers in "wii." Anyone can make wii their own.
It's something you feel, the wii.
By feeling the wii, like taking a ski jump past the K point. your gaming life reach a level of true satisfaction."
(This one was a little tongue in cheek?)
Personally, I've gone from "No...that can't be right..." to "Hmm, it's starting to grow on me" in my first 15 minutes of exposure. Not being an abbreviation, not having numerals, and not sounding like a console may not seem like much, but they are steps towards welcoming typically non-gamers into the fold. It's also a pretty hard to forget name.
Link to thread http://news19.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/gamenews/1146155199/ some cute ASCII art
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Revolution
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I am one of probably thousands of gamers that think the new name for the console, the Wii, is an awful name for such a wonderful console. I am sorry, I just had to write in to say that it is a really bad decision to name it this, just about any other name would probably be better then Wii, I mean it is almost like you should just call it the Nintendo Wiener or Nintendo Weewee, I mean of course that wouldn't be realistic but seriously, Wii is just as bad. The first thing I think of when looking at that name is probably small, kiddy, I mean it is a kiddy "potty" word honestly. It is just an awful name, please, please reconsider while there IS still time, I know it is probably already in the late stages and likely is already too late but if at all possible, please, think of anything else. I think this is one of maybe 5 names you could pick that would actually ruin the system in sales. I will buy one no matter what its called, and I guess you guys are probably assuming that for most of the population, I will say I am a huge Nintendo fan and although I am not childish enough to not buy a system, especially such a great one, soley based on the name, I would not put it past others. You are making a huge mistake by calling it the Wii, a very big mistake. Call it the Nintendo RS if you ask me, or I actually like the codename revolution but you could call it the Nintendo Awesome and it would be much better than Wii.
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A plus I guess it has given a lot of unfunny geeks something to attempt humour at and for that Nintendo should be commended. It is a lot easier to hate something that to create something.
Seriously you bemoan Nintendo at being a kiddie system and you carry on like a bunch of five year olds who had just discovered the word poo. If that isnt hypocracy then what is?
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From BBC news:
"The game sees players follow a daily routine of brain enhancing exercises to boost their IQ.
Only time will tell whether Nintendo can replicate that kind of success with its Wii."
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I'm so sorry. :(
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Names like Google, Yahoo, iPod, are weird yes. However I never once "thought man that name sucks". However had they been named Goo, Yah, or Pod then that would be a totally different story.
Oh yeah, you might see a familiar name in the story too.
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Apologies if repost
Seriously. I guess all this "OMG WII WTF" noise means that nobody will be buying it on the release date. That means more wii for lie bot.
Go ahead, yell your lungs out. I'll probably see you in line on the release date, asking for your wii just like everyone else.
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cos thats what a wii controller is
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Now they seem to want to kill their new console. Not only does Nintendo have to convince consumers to buy Nintendo again after two "failed" systems and an alien control scheme, they now have to overcome a ridiculous potty humor brand name.
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I am one of probably thousands of gamers that think the new name for the console, the Wii, is an awful name for such a wonderful console. I am sorry, I just had to write in to say that it is a really bad decision to name it this, just about any other name would probably be better then Wii, I mean it is almost like you should just call it the Nintendo Wiener or Nintendo Weewee, I mean of course that wouldn't be realistic but seriously, Wii is just as bad. The first thing I think of when looking at that name is probably small, kiddy, I mean it is a kiddy "potty" word honestly. It is just an awful name, please, please reconsider while there IS still time, I know it is probably already in the late stages and likely is already too late but if at all possible, please, think of anything else. I think this is one of maybe 5 names you could pick that would actually ruin the system in sales. I will buy one no matter what its called, and I guess you guys are probably assuming that for most of the population, I will say I am a huge Nintendo fan and although I am not childish enough to not buy a system, especially such a great one, soley based on the name, I would not put it past others. You are making a huge mistake by calling it the Wii, a very big mistake. Call it the Nintendo RS if you ask me, or I actually like the codename revolution but you could call it the Nintendo Awesome and it would be much better than Wii.
For perspective, I can tell you that brand names such as Dreamcast and Pentium were roundly ripped when they were announced. You'll get used to it.
And think about it. Is it possible, I mean is it even possible, to have a more dumb ass name than "playstation." That's just the bottom of the barrel when you think of it (ok, maybe 1/2 pt better than "stinky turd."
I like the name Wii just fine.
Nintendo targets the younger audience.
Nintendo's marketing campaign for DS is "Touching is good"
Nintendo names their latest console Wii, allowing children to ask each other "What color is your Wii? Can I see it?"
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It doesn't matter if you like it or not it's opened peoples mouths and minds and generated interest in a way that names like Revolution, or Xbox 360, PSP or Playstation 3 never have. Ys I know why they called it the Wii, and yes personally I do like it, and not for the obvious and subliminal meanings - for me it just works, it's inclusive and fun, everything a game system name should be.
So, debate away, - there's no such thing as bad press, not when boards like this have already run to over eleven pages of responses and replies!
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Their controllers are always really nice (except for the last one) and on a sour note, I've ALWAYS thought their hardware was always sub-par for what ever generation they were aiming for.
That said, I think changing the Revolution to Wii is just about the dumbest fucking thing I've ever heard. I don't give a fuck what they call it, I'm calling it the revolution.
Whoever came up with this idea should be fired twice and urinated on by small children.
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"Just like the marketing guy who coined the "Touching is good..." slogan for the NDS, the guy who came up with this and thought it was clever needs to be a bit more in-touch (pun intended) with American culture.
Just like parents thought twice about buying a product for their child that kept telling you how good it was to "touch", it's going to be hard for self-respecting gamers to ask for a "Wii". And God-help us when the 16-year-old behind the counter at Wal-Mart explains to the nervous parents how the NDS will interface with the Wii, so the product with the catch-phrase "Touching is good" can be used to interface with your..."Wii."
I love Nintendo, and I think the new console is going to rock - but naming it "Wii" is like naming your kid Richard when your last name is Head; you're just gimping them unnecessarily from the start."
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2006 Nintendo Wii
2012 Nintendo debuts the WWiii debuts (The "SNES" to Wii's "NES")
2018 Nintendo released the WWIV with WWIVNet online service, FIDO is not amused.
WHO'SE WITH ME??!?! Press escape twice motherfucker.
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Super Nintendo
Nintendo 64
Nintendo Gamecube
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No srsly I like the name. I love the cock Wii.
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