Nintendo Wii

[Phillip-AMN]

The official name for Revolution, according to Matt from IGN.

http://revolution.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=6611

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/index.html

[SpaceOddity]

omgwtfbbq

...
like
what?


nintendo smokes alot of pot, but i kind of dig it.

[Rensa]

I know that everyone else on the planet will hate it, but I love it. So cute! XD

[Luis Sera]

HAHA. OMGWTF.

omfg.. wtf?

W-T-F?

Seriously, What the ****?

Ok, I'm done. Anyway, that is some wierd ****.. Wii.. what the ****.. haha.. whatever..

So, in conclusion, in my first five or so minutes of hearing it.. I think it's ****ing ****ed up. Like, it's like alien or some ****.. haha.. Now, excuse my while I go down a slide: wheeeeeeeeeee!

OMFG.. I'm just gonna call it Revolution.. 'Uh, yeah, I'm looking for some wee games. Where do you keep your wee games?' Haha.

[Stymie]

Check it out over here: http://revolution.nintendo.com/


Read it on IGN, and I hated it. Saw the little intro video of it on the revolution website above from Nintendo, and now its growing on me. But all and all, it ain't REVOLUTION, the best moniker Nintendo could have given its console. It made alot of sense on so many levels. Too bad they didn't stick with it.

[Brian-AMN]

It is pretty horrible. I mean, they say it's simple but it's so confusing. It isn't spelled like it sounds, and is totally unmarketable. It doesn't even remotely sound cool, which is at least important for Western audiences and could seriously hinder sales. I'm not sure I can even own something called a Wii. It's absolutely ridiculous that they didn't just stick with the name Revolution, which has acquired mainstream acceptance. I think this is a terrible move and am still praying that I wake up from this nightmare.

[Link]

What the deuce?

[originalself]

It's a fine name. But everyone is gonna sound like scottsmen running around. Call up their friends to come over and play their wee system, and some wee games. "pass me the wee nunchaku please" It's odd so it really fits nintendo at this point.

[Link]

Well, it's certainly shocking. Everybody, and I mean everybody, will be talking about this.

Can't shake the feeling that this was Nintendo's goal, though.

[Phillip-AMN]

Wiimote

Wii don't wii play some Wii?

[Tailzo]

Alright? This was unexpected. I'll have to double check this later.

[Rensa]

Damnit, now I crave pineapple. *runs off*

[RivenWinner]

Oh my gosh.


People, I came up with some pretty retarded names and ideas for the Revolution, but needless to say Nintendo Wii tops them all.


wtf? damn, what the hell was wrong with Nintendo Revolution?

sh!t. oh well, what's in a name, right?

[Tailzo]

http://www.jeuxpo.com/images/repository/1146154651-logo.mov

haha, funny. Seems like they meant on focusing "we", that "we" can play togheter, and such things. Then writing it like "wii"

[Link]

Wii Play.


iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Wii Will Rock You.

[Jamil]

Now introducing Nintendo WEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!! *woosh*!

"Wii Will Get Your Money" MUAHAHAHAHAAA

[Tim the Wiz]

Revolution was perfect compared to this...I just, I just fail to grasp the reasoning behind this, I mean, seriously -- WTF?

I guess it'll grow on me. I remember when the Xbox was announced and everyone laughed at that name. But still, Wii...? WTF Nintendo?

[Shawn]

sigh....time to change the url and the template.

Maybe we should keep it the way it is to protest

[Sascha-AMN]

Somehow I doubt this name will help Nintendo get over their kiddy image, seeing as everyone will be chuckling as people call Nintendo's newest console the phonetic equivelant of the 'wee' console. Pass me the 'wee' controller, so I can play the 'wee' games on the 'wee' console.

This cant help them in North America. Youd think Reggie, outspoken as he is, would - over the course of the meeting this was decided - raise his hand and say 'You know, I dont think this **** if gonna fly in America.'

[MattG]

This is not happening... this is not happening... this is not happening...

[Mech]

I think I'm gonna break a gut laughing over this. Is this seriously the new name for the console?

I didn't think there could be a name for the new console as terrible as this, and then I'm proved all wrong.

Let's just hope the games provide, I just know I won't be talking about my 'Wii' in public.

[Keto]

Lol, damn a lot of hate for it..... Personally, I think it's a pretty damn cool concept.

For almost a year, my college class spent a lot of time talking about designing a personal business name, personal logos, symbolism with colors, shape, form, marketing your logo, and all that jazz.

Wii is pretty clevor I think.

[Sascha-AMN]

/\

Talking about your Wii in public is one thing, but playing with your Wii in public can get you arrested.

[Keto]

/\

Talking about your Wii in public is one thing, but playing with your Wii in public can get you arrested.

Well luckily MOST people don't say "I'm playing with my ___(console)____"

So instead, it'll sound like "I'm playing Wii right now, leave me alone!" or something.

I still relate it mostly to meaning "small" though, which fits the console's description as well. "Wii" when I keep thinking about it is pretty cool. I wouldn't say BETTER than "REvolution" but I'd say it's on par.

[Sascha-AMN]

I got a better one:

This PS3 went to dominate the market.

This Xbox 360 had a piece of the market.

And this Nintendo thing went Wii Wii Wii all the way home...

[Just Gabriel]

Well, it's official. My new nickname for the revolution is the "Nintendo Urine."

[Keto]

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet."

Hmm, random thought about commercials.

I can imagine some cool commercials, but I can also think of some HORRIBLE ones. A HORRIBLE one would be them playing the song as: "Wii are familyyyyy, I've got all my sisters with me" <<< THAT would make me mad.

[Sascha-AMN]

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet."

Romanticism and marketing rarely overlap. Name brand is important - no one would buy a car named 'junkheap' even if it outpaced a Ferrari.

Oh, and a possible slogan for the console: "Nintendo Wii - WHERE IS YOUR GOD NOW?!'


Well, it's official. My new nickname for the revolution is the "Nintendo Urine."


Well, wasnt urine yellow one of the prototype launch colors?

http://www.gearlive.com/blogimages/revolutioncolors.jpg

[Just Gabriel]

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose
By any other word would smell as sweet."


Shakespeare FTL!

[Mech]

http://www.uploadthis.co.uk/uploads/Teqonix/WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.jpg

That'll make sense to Vinny. I guarentee it.

[Lucas]

Congradulations Nintendo, you've named your console a nickname for the male penis. I'm going to go play with my Wii Wii now.

"Wii Will Get Your Money" MUAHAHAHAHAAA

Freddy Mercury is doing a barrel roll in his grave.

[Hottotty]

Wow! Everyone really hates it. Well, so do I.

But still, I see where Nintendo was coming from:

1. Revolution is a somewhat edgey name. Let's face it, it's almost intimidating. They needed something simpler, and more welcoming to invite people who are already intimidated by gaming.

2. It's girly. Nintendo's hit gold lately in the female market. In case no one noticed, Xbox 360 also softened its image to appeal to both genders. Their logo was rounder, simpler, lighter in colour, the font on the box isn't so "edgey", and so on. Nintendo's doing the same thing as the 360.

3. It's got the "i." Nintendo loves Apple. Seriously. Recently, the "i"pod was voted one of the most recognizable brands in the world. I'm sure their love of the "i"pod and the many "i"products that have followed influenced the double "i" in Wii, if only slightly.

4. It's international. Coming up with a brand that can actually be pronounced in the hundreds of languages that Nintendo markets to is almost impossible. Revolution doesn't translate well in other languages. Especially not in countries like Germany, Russia, or France, where "revolution" has some seriously negative connotations.

5. It's short. Revolution is a long name, especially for Japanese audiences. They probably wanted something that didn't need to be abreviated.

There's more reasons, but those are some good ones.

Even still, I hate the freaking name. :P

[Tim the Wiz]

^

True, there are a lot of excellent reasons to have changed the name to its current moniker... but, still...

WTF, NINTENDO. Wii? Wii?

[Rorshach]

wow, that's a crappy name. it sounds like something from a bad anime or a tamagotchi

[Link]

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/5120/wii0np.jpg

[blue rogue]

Well played Nintendo, well played.

[/sarcasm]

[Brad]

Can we all pretend we're German and pronounce the W as a V?

Please?

[Luis Sera]

The thing is, there are many good reasons to name 'Wii', like Hottotty said, but like Tim said, it's just a big WTF? when you hear it. Like, despite what good they think they're doing, this will hurt them more than it helps. It's just such a stupid name. Just, so wierd. It just doesn't work. There should not be a console called a 'Wii'. Just, no.

[Just Gabriel]

http://www.uploadthis.co.uk/uploads/Teqonix/WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII.jpg

That'll make sense to Vinny. I guarentee it.

WRYYYYYYYY!

[PsyKyX]

I can see some of the marketing (play on words) with this, but why?
Is it because it's easy for the Japanese to say? Damn, they could have called it the Nintendo WS or something less... just something less.
I thought it was a joke until I got revolution.nintendo.com to load.

[Miggy-AMN]

I like it. I would've prefered iiW, though.

[Just Gabriel]

Congradulations Nintendo, you've named your console a nickname for the male penis.

There's a female penis? o.O

And "wee" is piss. --~

[RivenWinner]

Somehow I doubt this name will help Nintendo get over their kiddy image, seeing as everyone will be chuckling as people call Nintendo's newest console the phonetic equivelant of the 'wee' console. Pass me the 'wee' controller, so I can play the 'wee' games on the 'wee' console.

This cant help them in North America. Youd think Reggie, outspoken as he is, would - over the course of the meeting this was decided - raise his hand and say 'You know, I dont think this **** if gonna fly in America.'


Exactly what I've been trying to comprehend. I want to know what dumb@ss came up with this name, what dumb@ss suggested this name, what dumb@ss that approved it and what dumb@sses that kept their mouths shut and didnt say anything.



I can't believe this.

[collingwoodguy]

At least its a little bit better than gizmondo. I'am not too crazy about the name to say the least, as a thirty two year old gamer, asking for a Wii (Wee?) or telling people that I'am at home playing with my Wii might send the wrong message ya know? I'am going to buy one anyway regardless of the name, who am I kidding. It's the games that are the true measure of the system so I hope everyone else can see past the questionable name. They just made their comeback a little bit harder. To try and shed their kiddy image then turn arround and call the system the Wii? Another uphill battle, goodluck.

[Stymie]

4. It's international. Coming up with a brand that can actually be pronounced in the hundreds of languages that Nintendo markets to is almost impossible. Revolution doesn't translate well in other languages. Especially not in countries like Germany, Russia, or France, where "revolution" has some seriously negative connotations.



I thought the French Revolution was a good thing?

But on a serious front, I fully expect Reggie to resign after E3. I don't see how he can possibly argue for the moniker, especially in the English-speaking western market. I've got no words other than to say "debacle" to explain the choice of name.

[Nick M-AMN]

Let me say this: it doesn't make the console any less impressive.

Yes, "Wii" is not the best name they could've come up with. Yes, there are many jokes associated with the name.

But, as the industry says, the proof is in the pudding.

When the games really start showing up, let's see if Wii is still a joke.

[Sift]

Well I can't say anything that hasn't already been said so.... *shrugs ands walks off*

[RivenWinner]

People need to stop comparing this to the Gizmondo. The Gizmondo was a POS that never was intended to or never had a chance at anything. Nintendo here is a big, serious company, with lots of expirence, good games and yes obviously varying amounts of stupidity. Let some dumb small company name their handheld Gizmondo, but for Nintendo to do this....goodness....it's just not the same thing

[cubeenigma]

I like the name

yet, I dont care about the name cuz it will be what the console offers than the name

[MikeWolfskin]

OK it grow on me i like it it but not as much as i did it's code name.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4810670725575262567&q=nintendo+revolution&pl=true

[RivenWinner]

Nintendo is really going to have to up their marketing department


....and damn, we all know that marketing has been one of Nintendo's weakest areas.


oh gosh

[cubeenigma]

I really hope its a joke >_>

also, have they patented it?

someone go patent it soon ;[

dmanit :[

[Quel'Dorei]

-_- that is all

[thegamecubist]

It makes sense, considering what Nintendo is going for. But underneath all the PR philosophy, the name is weird. Kinda like Xbox 360.

To quote GameSpot:

"Let's face it, devices with cool names like Dreamcast and Gizmondo fail, and the lame names seem to do well."

[Mech]

I didn't realise the nGage did well.

LOLPWND

[MAX]

I like it. It'll get the public talking about it, which in turn will get them to be curious about it and the games. It's a good marketing move I think.

[Imakuni? Neo]

I can Just Say One Thing...

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WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII
http://cammiluna.xepher.net/poot/dengdeng.swf

[Quel'Dorei]

It makes sense, considering what Nintendo is going for. But underneath all the PR philosophy, the name is weird. Kinda like Xbox 360.

To quote GameSpot:

"Let's face it, devices with cool names like Dreamcast and Gizmondo fail, and the lame names seem to do well."


Your comparing adding numbers to a systems name to Wii Wii.

"3"60 is merly somethign to go up against PS"3". Xenons a better name, but 360 > Wii.

[EternalEquinox]

you know what they say any publicity is good publicity and i don't think that there is a gamer that hasn't heard the name and will still be talking about it for months to come.

[thegamecubist]

Your comparing adding numbers to a systems name to Wii Wii.

"3"60 is merly somethign to go up against PS"3". Xenons a better name, but 360 > Wii.

With Wii Wii, hilarity will ensue. 360 is accepted now, so it sounds cool. We all know, that after going throuhg all the trouble to make a tiny, sexy box, that wasn't Nintendo's priority :D

Imagine if the original Xbox was called Wii.

I'd be willing to bet there would be a lot less FPSes on it.

[Link]

Congradulations Nintendo, you've named your console a nickname for the male penis. I'm going to go play with my Wii Wii now.
Yes, because the XBox didn't sound like a nickname for an alien vagina. :dry:

I agree with MAX on this one (wierd, I know).

[JValone]

Stymie, the French Revolution wasn't exactly a good thing. It's end result, after another hundred years of turmoil, was good but the way they went about the Revolution was about as barbaric as Europe has ever seen including the Holocaust. I could see it having a negative connotation due to that.

With that in mind, they could do a NES/Famicom situation where the same machine has different names in different territories. If Revolution works in NA, then use it there. If Wii works in Japan, use it over there. But WHY do you FORCE a Japanese-friendly name in all territories? They couldn't use Revolution because it would sound incredibly dumb with a Japanese accent, did no one think "Hey, it sounds like wee, which sounds like urination. This might not work." That's my only problem with it. I've gotten to like the name (or dislike it less I should say) more and more the past few hours. If the games deliver, it's fine. Google sounded pretty dumb too at first, as did Apple's infatuation with "i".

[John35]

We'll all be used to this name in a month or two.

[Link]

Don't you mean "wii'll all be used to it"?

[Kiron]

Wii must stand for something, the first thing I looked at was Wifi, which this console is a Wifi console, though it could be a rip off Ipod or something.
Ohh well I'm still gonna call it Revolution, and just call it a Nintendo in public, I Personaly think the name is stupid because Revolution had just such marketing potential.

Also Revolution is the same in like ...20 languages, Revolution, Revoluti'on

[John35]

You've been on a roll lately with humor LINK.

[Kiron]

Ahhh Its finally come too me, Its the Ipod thing definatly, Ipod dos'nt dound stupid too the public, why should Wii, of course the Penis jokes come but atleast its not as stupid as Xbox 360 which's was a lame attempt too combat Revolution.
The marketing potential is huge, and I bet we will see some of those Ipod type ads for the console, like "Xbox 360 sucks, its controller is wide, the buttons are too small and **** and the triggers *bah* but the games are worse its like .... Futuristic FPS ..... Futuristic FPS .... WOAH ANOTHER FUTURISTIC FPS!, then I switched"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/kiron22/wii.jpg.

[Dr. Teeth]

Nintendo once again has proved that it needs to fire its marketing team.

I agree with above post, the first thing I thought of was WiFi.

What was wrong with Revolution?

[Jaga]

Nintendo Wii... Nothing can be done without me or you...

Wii will have to get it on -->0

[Pervert_hermit]

hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...........

Please nintendo ........ NO!!!!!!!!!!!


Wii is pronounce OUI in french.....
Oui = yes........

Wanna play YEs ?

play What?

With my nintendo yes ?

Huh ???

[cubeenigma]

Ahhh Its finally come too me, Its the Ipod thing definatly, Ipod dos'nt dound stupid too the public, why should Wii, of course the Penis jokes come but atleast its not as stupid as Xbox 360 which's was a lame attempt too combat Revolution.
The marketing potential is huge, and I bet we will see some of those Ipod type ads for the console, like "Xbox 360 sucks, its controller is wide, the buttons are too small and **** and the triggers *bah* but the games are worse its like .... Futuristic FPS ..... Futuristic FPS .... WOAH ANOTHER FUTURISTIC FPS!, then I switched"
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v122/kiron22/wii.jpg.
Bleh, that Wii mote looks really fat -_-

i was about to call it the rev mote :[

Alsooo!!!

If they want to get out the name more...they have to market it real well and make the logo a bit cooler :D

[Rensa]

Wii is pronounce OUI in french.....
Oui = yes........

Wanna play YEs ?

play What?

With my nintendo yes ?
LOL, that's exactly what I thought when I saw it :P

*inserts another "play with my penis" joke*

[Keto]

1up says:

"What About That Final Secret?

Miyamoto and Iwata have hinted at a final secret for Wii that has yet to be revealed. And while we're sworn to secrecy, 1UP knows what this secret is -- and it's rather revolutionary. In fact, it's perhaps the most intriguing element of the system -- something with some rather cool implications for gaming. Let's just say that people have more to look forward to at E3."

More. Hype. =D

[cubeenigma]

^The secret is yet another nmame change ^_^!

[John35]

What was wrong with Revolution?

I've already stated that the name "Revolution" was a bit too boastful for a company who, in the public eye, was no longer a major force in home console industry. And after reading Casey's article, it sounds like he agrees on a certain level.

Look at Sega’s history of naming consoles. Master. Genesis. Saturn. Dreamcast. Each is as pretentious and high-minded as the last. We may adore the sheer ego as gamers, but to the general public, it’s nothing special.

[Link]

Why has this not been posted yet? (http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/weeee.php)

[PsyKyX]

^^^
Yes, Wii should be easier for the public to grasp.

Honestly, are we really that surprised? With all the directions Nintendo's Revolution has been pulling us is the name really that far off from what they've been trying to do all along?

[Link]

I just have to ask: Has anybody here thought of anything else today?

Didn't think so.

Nintendo has dropped the bomb, and Wii have provided the explosion.

[Keto]

........Is it a homophone for a British slang word that means "urine"? Yes. But so is the first-person plural pronoun. If I said, "What are we doing tonight," would you repeat back to me, "What are wee doing tonight? Huh? Huh? Get it?" I would wonder what the hell your problem is, quite frankly........

FULL ARTICLE HERE
http://blog.wired.com/games/index.blog?entry_id=1467976




I think this should settle it all.

[Link]

A nice read, Keto. Thanks!

[Stymie]

Just a thought that I'd like to share and see how it gages with everyone: Would your perspective of the Nintendo console change if it were named "Wi" (notice one "i") rather than "Wii"?

I've kinda tested this out to few of my gamer buddies and they seemed to come around more to "Wi" than "Wii." They said something about having the double "i" made the name, and the image of the console itself, a tad off-setting. Any thoughts to this?

[Keto]

Just a thought that I'd like to share and see how it gages with everyone: Would your perspective of the Nintendo console change if it were named "Wi" (notice one "i") rather than "Wii"?

I've kinda tested this out to few of my gamer buddies and they seemed to come around more to "Wi" than "Wii." They said something about having the double "i" made the name, and the image of the console itself, a tad off-setting. Any thoughts to this?


No way, "Wii" is far better than "Wi"

"Wii" is half picture anf half word. What makes the name unique and clevor is just that. Giving it only one "I" leaves the name simply meaning "we", and that's all.

[MikeWolfskin]

^ yes a very good read with well maid points! Wii is sound as We not Wee and look cool as a logo as Wii. I liked Revo better my self but this name is growing on me. If i walk into the store I'll just ask for Nintendo and thats selling them, that's there point. They may just become brand name again because of something that.
The video on Nintendo.,com was well done and i love how cute an cool looking the logo is in one sec. its both in a matter of Min's. Its flows well and i love how the free hand (the Controller of Revo/Wii now) turns into the I and the I play a Mach of games with four I's and become one W as in we the gamer We the multy player and two i's. in the end it took a whole day of think about it to like it and i think the Pee jokes should stop as meaning different art-calls are saying the "Internet" never does grow up. We also sounds just like Wi Fi and gaming is not fun with out some one else rather that be playing 1,2 or even 4 players or over WiFi/Online or playing a 1 player game and then telling a buddy about it. its then that We/Wii
becomes something more. The more i find my self saying the name the more i like it and don't give a damn what Eb games or any one else thinks if and when i say lets go play Nintendo Wii or where is your Nintendo Wii games.

Nintendo has maid it clear that E3 is about the games and this is a very wise movie because anyone who hates the name will get used to it by then or can it and play what E3 is all about this Year for the bog N the games!

I what to make one other point is some ways the guys up there is right but in other some people seem think that Nintendo is leveeing behind hard core gamers and thats just not show or i would not care about this system and the Shell would be herd of. They are making a bigger market that does not mean there getting rid of part of it or that all games will be like Nintendo's, animal crossing or Brain age which or killer fun by the way!Any one that cant get over there child like Pee jokes after 1 day is on my black mail kill them with a magnum list you've all been forward.

[rogue_gamecube]

Why has this not been posted yet? (http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/weeee.php)
Awww, this thread had a purpose... for-it-to-go

WIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

Viral Advertising FTW.

--~

[Dr. Teeth]

I've already stated that the name "Revolution" was a bit too boastful for a company who, in the public eye, was no longer a major force in home console industry. And after reading Casey's article, it sounds like he agrees on a certain level.

I disagree.

This is the company that basically reinvented (and re-energized) videogames in the 80s. Now they are trying to do it again. Not boastful - Nintendo had already secured its place in history regardless of past generation performance.

[hughesst]

has anyone else realized that Wii could easily stand for "What is it?" which is the question a lot of us still have and no doubt what unknowing customers will have when they first see the name

[John35]

I disagree.

This is the company that basically reinvented (and re-energized) videogames in the 80s. Now they are trying to do it again. Not boastful - Nintendo had already secured its place in history regardless of past generation performance.

To you and I yes, that's true. But to the general public and to those who Nintendo is targeting (mom's, casuals, etc..), I think the name "Revolution" overstepped it's "perceived" boundaries just a bit. In the handheld realm everybody is familiar with Nintendo, but with home consoles I think they have much to prove to themselves and to the GP, which is one reason why they're taking a step in a different in many aspects. I believe perception is reality in many cases, and the public perception is that Nintendo is the name of a game company who many kids grew up on and then later outgrew.

[Lucas]

Frankly, it's wearing thin on me. It's a name. It dosen't really matter, and when you think about it, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System was about as unoriginal as you could get. At least the name is original. Stupid, yes, but still original. I know what they want in all of this. They give it a name so ridiculous that it gets lodged into peoples' heads, and they remember it.

Who cares. The system's final secrets are leaking out to the press, and all I care about is getting to see, once and for all, the new Super Mario title, and the other suprises there are to be had. Screw the name.

[Varian]

Who cares. The system's final secrets are leaking out to the press, and all I care about is getting to see, once and for all, the new Super Mario title, and the other suprises there are to be had. Screw the name.

Haha. Those 'secrets' aren't leaking. They are intentionally putting them out now.

[Jamil]

Man, damn fanboys lol. The name will be in-sync with the "all-so-ever-popular" console. Wii is just a name, like "God" is just a title of a higher superior power.

I still don't understand what the big fuss is about!? At least this Wii title has a being behind it. Nintendo wanted the consumers to be more experimental with their gaming experience like the new controller and all. I'm not a huge Ninty fan but, they are really stepping up their game.

Believe me, there will be some goodies shown at their pre-E3 show!! :D

Wii [AMN] will be there to cover it ;)

[StrataGhost]

Well in Pennsylvania we have a 711 like store chain called Wawa; so I mean if people can get used that name Wii shouldn't have too much trouble.

[Rensa]

Okay, I think I've had my run of Wii jokes. I'm finding myself quite fond of it now. A little ironic anecdote: from what I've read today, it seems that the name has had far more positive reaction outside the gaming community than inside it (despite gamers saying that it didn't have enough mainstream appeal).

Also, from the press release:
Freedom of Design: A dynamic development architecture equally accommodates both big-budget, high-profile game "masterpieces" as well as indie games conceived by individual developers equipped with only a big idea.
*dances*

[Quel'Dorei]

Not fond of it, and never will be. Of course there will be a point where I just don't care anymore. The name is still silly. Look at us, we have deep meanings behind the name of our system. Whooptie-doo.

[Link]

This is the most fun I've had in a long time.


Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

[MAX]

...cause we all know that the name of the console is what matters. Not the games.

[Link]

Wii revitalized the forums! Yayzies!

:dry: Sorry, I'm a little hyper.

[Keto]

Look at us, we have deep meanings behind the name of our system. Whooptie-doo.

If you noticed, a LOT of successful and good companies have creative/unique logos and names that have MEANING to it. Things seems amature if there isn't.

The Wii name and logo shines as more clevor to me every hour.

[Idol Australian]

its growing on me. just like i grow wiid in the garden.

[Stymie]

has anyone else realized that Wii could easily stand for "What is it?" which is the question a lot of us still have and no doubt what unknowing customers will have when they first see the name


I dig it as a slogan. Capitalize each first letter on each word (What Is It?) and have the non-capitalized letters disengage from the words and disappear and all you have left is Wii ("WII") in the end. Captivating, enticing, and best of all, makes everyone curious which only leads to figuring out what it actually is. Good call on that, Hughesst.

[RivenWinner]

Wii revitalized the forums! Yayzies!


yes, it sure did.


created some downtime there for a little bit as well

[Phillip-AMN]

I think some people that hate it so much are overeacting. That said, the name is kind of silly if you think about it.

It could be worse. Maybe.

[Mana_Aya]

So my ultra conservative friend (rrwr.blogspot.com) made a great analogy.

"Nintendo is like the democratics party. They take a winning situation and think 'how can we possibly screw this up.' They then procede to do everything wrong they can think of. Announcing the Nintendo Wii"

The system will be cool. But nobody will buy it.:'(

[thegamecubist]

Getting tired of the Wii jokes. Normal teenagers don't say "Wee" anyways. They just use it.

[Crush]

...cause we all know that the name of the console is what matters. Not the games.

Thank you for saying that. I mean come on people get over it. It's just a name I mean i for one like but who thought that XBox,Gamecube,and Playstation were the best names when they first announced them. I mean come on it's about the games on the console not the freaking name.

[Sascha-AMN]

Thank you for saying that. I mean come on people get over it. It's just a name I mean i for one like but who thought that XBox,Gamecube,and Playstation were the best names when they first announced them. I mean come on it's about the games on the console not the freaking name.

Hey, I have a Porshe to sell you, its the newest 'crappy pile of ****' model, right out of the plant in Germany. Can I put you down for one?

Dont give me this 'name doesnt matter crap,' from a marketing perspective its incredibly imporant. Any name or slogan that you have to explain to someone is a bad one. Ipod, Google, they were odd, but no one needed to know what the hell they stood for, in order to understand what those product/services was.

[MAX]

Hey, I have a Porshe to sell you, its the newest 'crappy pile of ****' model, right out of the plant in Germany. Can I put you down for one?

Dont give me this 'name doesnt matter crap,' from a marketing perspective its incredibly imporant. Any name or slogan that you have to explain to someone is a bad one. Ipod, Google, they were odd, but no one needed to know what the hell they stood for, in order to understand what those product/services was.

nitpick: Porsche. I should know.

Like ipod and google. The XBox name was derided when it was first announced back in the day, yet you only call it a console name because people have gotten used to it. "Dreamcast", "Playstation", "Game Boy", "Gamecube" are all stupid names but have become commonplace because of time, just like "Wii" will. Nintendo probably just announced the name now just so they can focus on the games for E3.

[Sascha-AMN]

Sorry, my bad, Porsche. I should know too, since my Dad owned a Ruf GT before he traded it in the Ferrari he owns now.

I have no doubt the name will be accepted over time, I doubt that the majority will every truly LIKE it. However, remember that Nintendo is going outside the box on this one. WE may not care about the name, but the average consumer that knows nothing about videogames should be able to immediate pronounce and understand the name they read on the box, IMO.

[SpaceOddity]

oh look at me im sascha and my dad is rich!

[MAX]

hahahaha

[Kiron]

My uncle owns your dad sascha, he owns the biggest shipping company in NZ and collects cars, and helicopters ... and planes.... and Islands .... HE HAS ****ING ISLANDS and he still does not give me money in birthday cards.

[Luis Sera]

oh look at me im sascha and my dad is rich!Lawlz. Totally lawl-worthy.

[MAX]

Ok.. who's penis is bigger...

[Sascha-AMN]

My dad never gives me money. I bought everything I own with my own money other than clothes and basic necessities (like a bed, for example). Anyway, Im not bragging about my father's income, I dont even know how much he makes, only that he's in no danger financially. But I know how to spell porsche, and thats whats important.

And Im a Canadian, so of course my penis is bigger. Duh.

[MAX]

NOW you do =)

[John35]

This whole page was pretty damn funny! Congrats to those who participated. I laughed out loud.

[Link]

All this talk about Porsche and Ferrarri, and I'm still happy with my '98 Pontiac Grand Am.

Maybe there's a deeper meaning to that statement, but I'll let you guys figure that one out.