Re: Revolution news!

[TraderJake]

Edit: Responses spliced in from different thread. I feel many people will respond to this, after all even I think this is a crappy name, but just because the name sucks does not mean the system still won't kick ass.

So in addition to all the games that have been recently announced, and the fact that the Revolution will be the featured article in EGM, we now have a name for the system.

Introducing, the Nintendo...

Wii.

I like Revolution, bring that back. Apparently there is some reasoning for this name.

[atari_wizard]

So in addition to all the games that have been recently announced, and the fact that the Revolution will be the featured article in EGM, we now have a name for the system.

Introducing, the Nintendo...

Wii.

I like Revolution, bring that back. Apparently there is some reasoning for this name.

Thanks for the heads up. What in the world does "Wii" stand for? I may have to get my hands on the new EGM now.

[Tynstar]

Wii? Is that a joke?

[Izret101]

Jesus christ.
I want this system so much less now...


Maybe not but still that name sucks.

[TraderJake]

From the horse's mouth:

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.

[Tynstar]

The Revolution was catchy the Wii just sucks.

[phoenix1967]

Wheeeeee!  I officially have no interest in this system. Wheeeeee! I can save some $$$....

[atari_wizard]

The Revolution was catchy the Wii just sucks.

much agreed. Hopefully this is just here say. Whatever it's called, I'm still getting one on launch day.

[chrisbid]

i dont care what its called, i will buy one if its under 200 dollars... and hopefully comes in a case that is not white, black, or gray (im hoping for red)

[Tynstar]

The Console fromly known as Revolution.  WIi

[Tan]

maybe they'll name their next handeheld the Wii Wii  

[Tynstar]

http://money.cnn.com/2006...intendo/index.htm?cnn=yes

[Izret101]

http://revolution.nintendo.com/
That little intro vid is actually pretty cool though

[Cham Zord]

Yup, it's been announced by Nintendo that the name of the Revolution will be Wii, pronounced "We." I don't like the news, personally. "Hey mommy, Timmy is gonna bring his Wii and we're gonna connect our Wii's together and play all night long!" Doesn't have a good ring to it. Revolution would've been much better.

[TraderJake]

Wheeeeee!  I officially have no interest in this system. Wheeeeee! I can save some $$$....

Wow, I really hope that the name didn't throw you off of the Revolution. I hear names reflect so well how good or bad the system and its games will be.

It is extremely absent minded to judge on just a name. Judge at least on the games announced and controller, or better yet, wait until E3 to pass any real judgement. Dismissing a system because it has a stupid name is rediculuous, and if that is truly the reason why you are ditching the console, then why did you not ditch the Xbox?

Your experience is made by the games, not by the name. Don't forget that.