Re: Revolution news!

[Cham Zord]

It's not so much that the name itself sets them apart from the crowd. It's that, when it comes down to it, Revolution is a better name than Wii. The name itself is quite a shocker, considering that we were so revved up with the Revolution (nyuck, nyuck, nyuck). Although I do like how Nintendo offered a more conventional controller in conjunction with their original one, a name cannot be altered in such a way. The sad truth is that people judge things from the outside, whether you choose to accept that fact or not, and, let's be honest here, Wii is certainly not an enticing title. Even if Wii has revolutionary games that reshape gaming as we know it, the superficial consumers probably will not go for it.

[captain_nintendo]

A name is a name... Yep, thats right.

Will this change how the unit is played? No it will not, will it change the amount of people who buy it?


Sometimes it is the name that drives sales. If a car manufacture named a model "Turd" for instance, would you want to drive a "turd" around?

Maybe, maybe not......

But then again, I guess if said "Turd" got 50 MPG and was stylish, you probably would.

I know I would. Hey the name of the Wii doesnt mean anything to me. I am buying it plain and simple.

[yap]

It's not so much that the name itself sets them apart from the crowd. It's that, when it comes down to it, Revolution is a better name than Wii. The name itself is quite a shocker, considering that we were so revved up with the Revolution (nyuck, nyuck, nyuck). Although I do like how Nintendo offered a more conventional controller in conjunction with their original one, a name cannot be altered in such a way. The sad truth is that people judge things from the outside, whether you choose to accept that fact or not, and, let's be honest here, Wii is certainly not an enticing title. Even if Wii has revolutionary games that reshape gaming as we know it, the superficial consumers probably will not go for it.

No, you don't understand.  The revolution is a better name than Wii to YOU, someone who's a hardcore gamer.  Nintendo isn't aiming their console solely at the hardcore gamers this time around, they're going for the (much) bigger picture.  To my grandmother or my little sister, Wii is a better name than the Revolution.  Nintendo is trying to distance themselves from the Xbox 360, Playstation 3, Nintendo 64, Mountain Dew Extreme image that video games are plagued with.

You can talk about sad truths, enticing titles, whatever else you want until you're blue in the face.  You're still not understanding what's going on here.

[phoenix1967]

Talked to one of the store managers at lunch who's researched the Wii pretty closely. Apparantly, for those that care, the graphics engine is not being designed for HD. The guy said he'd probably buy one at launch for the novelty of it and for the classic games that will be downloadable.

The guy also was saying how far behind Sony is to MS when comparing the capabilities of the PS3 to the 360 and that E3 will reveal a LOT about where this console war is headed...

[m3talst0rm]

Im still making up my mind about this....my first thoughts were simmilar to most of the rest of the people here....but yap is making some good points and really the logo isn't bad.  

I have been filling in for an Art teacher all school year (I am a substitute teacher) and we actually did a few things about logos and product design this week.  

Look at the logo.  It is stylish, simple, and is simmilar to the DS and ipod and everything else that is selling on the idea of "It's so simple even your grandma could use it."  Most of us on this forum are not the audience for which Nintendo aims.

So, though I don't personally like the name change, I am still really excited about the system and I am sure that the name will grow on me just like ipod, ds, xbox, playstation, dreamcast, turbo duo/graffix (whatever), wonderswan (well, maybe not wonderswan  |D), and whatever else is out there.  

[Tynstar]

I don't really see how the name Revolution is geared towards hardcore gamers. I think most people will say "what is the name of that"

Talked to one of the store managers at lunch who's researched the Wii pretty closely. Apparantly, for those that care, the graphics engine is not being designed for HD. The guy said he'd probably buy one at launch for the novelty of it and for the classic games that will be downloadable.

That sucks but I will still get one. I don't care if the people look real but I do like nice crisp images.  Plus HD is the direction TV's are going.

I am actually looking foward to E3 this year just for more info on the Wii.

[yap]

I don't really see how the name Revolution is geared towards hardcore gamers. I think most people will say "what is the name of that"

The fact that every hardcore gamer in the world is crying about the namechange and considers the Revolution a better name should be a clue to you.

Here's a comment from the Gamelife blog:

Talking to people that have worked in games retail, you find that normal people can't/don't/won't keep the names of the systems straight. People ask for PlayStation 360s and PlayCubes and Mario on Xbox even though they actually own a GameCube - to them the system names are confusing and completely interchangeable.

This is basically Nintendo trying to create a name and brand that is in no way similar to the others, in order to be distinct in the minds of consumers. They see the ad, they actually retain the correct name, and they go and ask for it at the store.

[Tynstar]

I am not crying about it becasue the Revolution was the best name ever but Wii is just very odd.

Then again I think the Nintendo Dolpin is better name then the N64.

[yap]

I'm not saying you in particular are crying, it's the general reaction from people on the internet.

I'm not a huge fan of the name either, but I don't think it's the downfall of Nintendo - and I can see why it's better than names like the XBOX 360 - if you're trying to sell more units to more people.

[captain_nintendo]

Will the general population know to pronounce Wii, "we" when they see it?

Who cares? I dont care.... Wii, Rev, shitbox, Pornstation...

It plays games. Thats all that matters to me.

[Tynstar]

I'm not saying you in particular are crying, it's the general reaction from people on the internet.

I'm not a huge fan of the name either, but I don't think it's the downfall of Nintendo - and I can see why it's better than names like the XBOX 360 - if you're trying to sell more units to more people.

I know you were not saying I was crying I was just explaining my point of view. Hell I hope the system does great because I don't know how many more N64 and GameCube disasters Nintendo can handle.

I thought 360 was a good name because to me thats says all over.

[Hydrobond]

Wii is fine by me.  Has anyone confirmed that it means something in Japanese?  When I first saw it i tried to pronounce it like "wiki" without the 'k'; like Hawaii.   At least they are trying something different.  

A name is a name... Yep, thats right.

Will this change how the unit is played? No it will not, will it change the amount of people who buy it?


Sometimes it is the name that drives sales. If a car manufacture named a model "Turd" for instance, would you want to drive a "turd" around?

Maybe, maybe not......

But then again, I guess if said "Turd" got 50 MPG and was stylish, you probably would.

I know I would. Hey the name of the Wii doesnt mean anything to me. I am buying it plain and simple.

Funny story....
Gm actually sold the Chevy Nova in Mexico.  It did not sell well, and was considered a failure for GM.  The reason?  Nova, when broken down into the two Spanish words "no va" means "no go".  Who would buy a car that doesn't go?  It ran just fine, but the naming made all the difference.

[tholly]

Revolution = Cool, something I'd want on my shelve

Wii = Completely retarded, something I'll own, but it won't be displayed prominently

[Cham Zord]

Of course. Nintendo changed it to Wii as a test of faith. XD

I'm not saying that Wii sucks, as I still plan on getting one. Just imagine the puns that'll come out of that. It's only been the first couple of days and the mockery is already being thrown around like a frisbee on Labor Day.

[phoenix1967]

@ hydrobond, I remember that story about the Nova in one of my college classes. Name means a lot.

I wonder if the general public will start pronouncing "Wii" as "WHY"...as in, Wii did they change the name?