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Nintendo Wii (Revolution renamed)
Topic Started: Apr 27 2006, 09:19 PM (154 Views)
Abyss of Borg
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credit: ign.com

Nintendo revealed this morning that the official name of its formerly codenamed Revolution system is Nintendo Wii.

The Big N explained the decision behind the name in a statement, which we've provided below:

Introducing... Wii.

As in "we."

While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates videogame 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 the 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 playing it. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of videogames 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.

Click here to download the official trailer for Nintendo Wii.

Click here for the official website for Wii.

Many forum members, including thousands on IGN.com's message boards, have expressed dissatisfaction over the new Wii name. But in an interview with CNN Money, Nintendo of America's vice president of marketing and corporate affairs, Perrin Kaplan, defended the title.

"I think people have to look back and let it settle in," Kaplan said. "I'm sure people felt the same way when Google was named - or the iPod. Napster. Yahoo. There's a whole host of unusual names that have become a part of everyday conversation and I think they're viewed now as unique."
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Wii. Hmm. Not a fantastic title. But thanks for the info.

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I love the new name.
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its not a bad name but it could have been longer
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I don't really like the name. Wii just sounds wierd. Like they went to the trademark office and there was nothing left. It doesn't sound that good.
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Apr 30 2006, 01:09 AM
I don't really like the name. Wii just sounds wierd. Like they went to the trademark office and there was nothing left. It doesn't sound that good.

It does sound wierd.

"Hey Billy, Lets Play With My Wii."

Wow....
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Apr 30 2006, 09:04 AM
Abyss of Borg
Apr 30 2006, 01:09 AM
I don't really like the name. Wii just sounds wierd. Like they went to the trademark office and there was nothing left. It doesn't sound that good.

It does sound wierd.

"Hey Billy, Lets Play With My Wii."

Wow....

"Ok Bobby, ill go ahead & plug my controller into your Wii."
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Apr 30 2006, 05:25 PM
MobyManX
Apr 30 2006, 09:04 AM
Abyss of Borg
Apr 30 2006, 01:09 AM
I don't really like the name. Wii just sounds wierd. Like they went to the trademark office and there was nothing left. It doesn't sound that good.

It does sound wierd.

"Hey Billy, Lets Play With My Wii."

Wow....

"Ok Bobby, ill go ahead & plug my controller into your Wii."

Lol. :lmao:

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Apr 30 2006, 04:25 PM
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Apr 30 2006, 09:04 AM
Abyss of Borg
Apr 30 2006, 01:09 AM
I don't really like the name. Wii just sounds wierd. Like they went to the trademark office and there was nothing left. It doesn't sound that good.

It does sound wierd.

"Hey Billy, Lets Play With My Wii."

Wow....

"Ok Bobby, ill go ahead & plug my controller into your Wii."


"Do you we wanna go play the wii?" lol
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double post accidentally delete this post please
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Apr 30 2006, 12:29 PM
Ryan
Apr 30 2006, 04:25 PM
MobyManX
Apr 30 2006, 09:04 AM
Abyss of Borg
Apr 30 2006, 01:09 AM
I don't really like the name. Wii just sounds wierd. Like they went to the trademark office and there was nothing left. It doesn't sound that good.

It does sound wierd.

"Hey Billy, Lets Play With My Wii."

Wow....

"Ok Bobby, ill go ahead & plug my controller into your Wii."


"Do you we wanna go play the wii?" lol

Nintendo, do you now see why renaming it "Wii" was a bad idea?
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It's ok, I'm bringing it back
This proves it, Nintendo is retarded
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"Ive got the whole Wii, in my hands. Ive got the whole Wii, in my hands. Ive got the whole Wii, in my hands. Ive got the Wii in my hands."
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Abyss of Borg
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I can see the commericals and marketing for this.

Wii Play Together
Wii Have Fun

etc.........

They'd probably make new ones once in awhile like mastercard commericals.
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May 1 2006, 08:58 PM
I can see the commericals and marketing for this.

Wii Play Together
Wii Have Fun

etc.........

They'd probably make new ones once in awhile like mastercard commericals.

HAHA
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