Mr. Krystal Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 The Nintendo Revolution has been officially revealed as the Nintendo Wii or just "Wii." If you haven't seen it yet, look at http://revolution.nintendo.com/, where they explain the name and what it means. So, what do you think? Like the name? Hate it? Me, I don't like the name that much, but if it's fun, they could call it the Nintendo Mucus, and I'd still play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 wii?.....WTF....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inuyasha Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 O.o I think Reggie Fils-Aime is on crack again. While it's interesting (at least, much more interesting than the competition's numbers), it's a bit...strange. I just dunno if I can go about asking people "Have you bought that new game for your Wii?" It doesn't sound right. >< -Inuyasha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I hope they don´t name the new smash like....SSBWii!!!.... like....hey lets play Wii!<.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenKokiri Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I dunno, I like the name. It intrigues me. >_> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I doubt that Reggie is behind this. This smells like something from NCL. Anyhows, I think I'm over the shock. The shock made me think the name was horrid. But now I'm over it. This name is actually marketing genius. This name has already given the Wii an explosion of attention. Image that you've been living uner a rock for the past few years and decide to go console shopping. You see three names: Xbox360, PlayStation 3, and Wii. Which one is more likely to grab your eye first? Even if you haven't been living under a rock, it will catch your attention. All that aside, the name is exactly what Nintendo wants with this console: IT IS DIFFERENT! Unfortuneately, though, in English Wii sounds like "Wee" so it is incredibly easy to make fun of, but hey, I think this name might just be crazy enough to work. Just like the Wii's controller is crazy enough to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted April 27, 2006 Share Posted April 27, 2006 I can just hear the underage fanboys now: "I like to play with my Wii!" >_< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaz3 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I can't believe that Nintendo has cast down the perfectly good name of Rev for this. Ah well, I will still be getting it because, its nintendo! Oh and because Nintendo make Star Fox. I just wonder about the spelling of it. I mean Wii? what significance does it have? Is it going to be part of the final secret? The "i"s in it may relate to apple because Nintendo and Apple seem sort of alike. We don't know that yet do we? and by the look of it, Nintendo.com is simply guessing the big question,"why wii?" EDIT: Don't know if that post did, but I really just needed to vent a bit of anger. I really don't mind the name. I usually say the name of the game i wanna play instead of the system so yeah, I really don't mind that much. And if I do refer to the system, I will refer to it as the Nintendo Wii. In reply to Dwight's post (below) I will say yes I saw that but the name itself, not just the letters, I think the name will link up to the last secret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'll still call it the Revo, even two generations from now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conall Drest Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 WORST NAME EVER I rest my case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krystal Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 I can't believe that Nintendo has cast down the perfectly good name of Rev for this. Ah well' date=' I will still be getting it because, its nintendo! Oh and because Nintendo make Star Fox. I just wonder about the spelling of it. I mean Wii? what significance does it have? Is it going to be part of the final secret? The "i"s in it may relate to apple because Nintendo and Apple seem sort of alike. We don't know that yet do we? and by the look of it, Nintendo.com is simply guessing the big question,"why wii?"[/quote'] The 2 i's represent both the idea that it's a system that brings people together to play and the are intended to look like the remote controllers. And another thing: Wii is easy to say. XBOX 360 = 5 syllables Playstation 3 = 4 syllables Revolution = 4 syllables Wii = 1 syllable He he, and in France, it's the "Nintendo Yes." :oops: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Fox Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I'll just not add to thier self Multalation and call the the REV. Even "Dolphin" was a better name. Nintendo has a habit of coming up with with awsome project mane, then throwing them in the trash, so no one else can use something like Revilutio coupled with an overpower clichéd system and take over the world.......... N64: Project Reality GC: Dolphin (this is better then Game Cube, yep, fun in little white cubes... Wii (cough): Revilution....(sp?) SNES: Playstation (yes it IS true, they worked with sony on it....) they where silly to let sony have that lable, look what it did to them...... Brriliant Gamemakers, but not too Brilliant businessmen....*sigh* I forsee they will stop making consoles soon, as sega did, and now they are doing OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArwingMaster Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I like its symbolism, but thats about it. Wii doesn't do it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DZComposer Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 "Brriliant Gamemakers, but not too Brilliant businessmen....*sigh* " Uhm.... You couldn't be more wrong. Nintendo has only one quarter of loss in it's entitre public history. How is that not a shining example of good business practice? MS and Sony (Hell, at least 90% of companies out there) can only dream of that kind of financial record. Maybe they're marketing in the US could use some change, but it isn't horrible. Nintendo knows how to be profitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Wilopolis Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I actually don't mind the name at all. Being unique is what Nintendo does best. 'sides, it's a NAME. It has no real effect on the system itself. I'm more interested in what it's gonna be capable of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbital Fox Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 That name sorta sucks... I just don't like this name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludvig11 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 why not "paint" over the name on the console with "Revolution" or something.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPGmaster2000 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 WiiTF? How come the codename i always the cool one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Krystal Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 You know what they are saying now? The Wii name is a fake anouncement by Nintendo to drum up media buzz. The most compelling argument is that "Wii" is not trademarked anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaz3 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 You know what they are saying now? The Wii name is a fake anouncement by Nintendo to drum up media buzz. The most compelling argument is that "Wii" is not trademarked anywhere. Omg omg, it might not be called the Wii!! yaaahooo!!! *happy dance**throws party in celebration* But seriously, if the name stays, I will still get it, be slightly dissapointed for like 3 seconds, play it and be overwhelmed in the ultimate gaming experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvolutionSFox Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 <Insert> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludvig11 Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 Nintendo New! good name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONE_HELLCAT Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 It's still a Revolution, just in a Wii package. I love that saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orbital Fox Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 ^ That sounds so cool. ^^; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONE_HELLCAT Posted April 30, 2006 Share Posted April 30, 2006 ^ That sounds so cool. ^^; I know, and Wii sounds like wee, as in small and the Rev, er, Wii, is the smallest of all the consoles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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