Official name for the Revolution

Fine_Rabid_Dog · Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:23 am Post subject: Official name for the Revolution

So, the name for the revolutin is Wii.

Which is... odd.

Here's nintendo's reasoning behind it.

"Introducing ... Wii. As in "we." While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates video game 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 really not about you or me. It's about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything."

Eww.

Looking on the bright side, lots of jokes can be made about it...

Now I can play with my Wii all night long.

Will we be able to connect our Wiis to someone else's Wii using wifi?

Wink

Suddenly, the sex toy controller makes so much sense!

This should be a crime!

rsstites · Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:12 am Post subject:

Great find, and I seriously hope they change their mind. Revolution is a much better name.

Hockeydude121 · Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:25 am Post subject:

Yeah it is, Wii sounds gay...and I seriously won't play something that reminds
me of going to the bathroom Confused

Anorithias · Posted: Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:30 pm Post subject:

the name is just weird... WHY?!

danny12 · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:16 am Post subject:

Maybe to get some attention from the media?

Anorithias · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 6:33 am Post subject:

well its bad attention...

rickjames · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:52 am Post subject:

Yea, that's possibly going to get more jokes then the gamecube. ie: gaycube.

Anorithias · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:55 am Post subject:

thats probably true. Its like broke back mountain. its setting itself up to be humiliated.

Darkflame · Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2006 7:16 pm Post subject:

thats ur favorite movie god spell it right anor!!!!!
wii sounds bad. It needs to appeal to audiences not just to girlz.

rsstites · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:40 am Post subject:

It is growing on me, but I really liked Revolution. I thought it was a perfect name. But I also liked 'Katana' for the Dreamcast. It seems Japanese execs don't have any clue what sounds good in English.

Hockeydude121 · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 10:51 am Post subject:

Wii all live in a yellow submarine, a yellow submarine!

SING IT WITH ME!

Fine_Rabid_Dog · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 1:13 pm Post subject:

Hockeydude121 · Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject:

dude I hope they come out with a yellow version...AWW id totally buy it and start laughing...

rsstites · Posted: Mon May 01, 2006 2:21 am Post subject:

I was kinda expecting something like this. That's why I didn't really add anything for the revolution to the site. I'll change the name of the 'Revolution' forum after E3.

wolf · Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 6:46 am Post subject: