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Old Apr 27th, 2006, 01:06 PM   #1
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Revolution? Wii

I just received this press release while I was working on the backend; the Nintendo Revolution has a new official name: "Wii".

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Introducing Wii

As in "we."

While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.

Wii will break down that wall that separates video game 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 this 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 gathering to play.

And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games 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.
The Revolution website has been updated - https://revolution.nintendo.com/
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Old Apr 27th, 2006, 03:13 PM   #2
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are they seriously gonna call it that !?

oh god where to begin, on second thought I'm not even going to start. ill just keep my mouth shut.
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Old Apr 27th, 2006, 04:41 PM   #3
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Wii, seems a bit like a joke, actually.
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Old Apr 27th, 2006, 05:59 PM   #4
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lmfao man, too bad its gona friggin' change the industry and nintendo will wipe its butt with ps3 n xbox360 *sarcasm*
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Old Apr 28th, 2006, 01:32 AM   #5
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Wii'll just have to wait and see....
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Old Apr 28th, 2006, 08:48 AM   #6
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lmfao man, too bad its gona friggin' change the industry and nintendo will wipe its butt with ps3 n xbox360 *sarcasm*
I am a big Nintendo fan myself, and I think the Revolution, aehm, Wii might do better than some in the industry are expecting. Nintendo made some really brave choices in the design of the console; the whole idea behind the new control system is really intriguing. As Berserker said, we must just wait and see.
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Old Apr 28th, 2006, 09:32 AM   #7
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wii is pronounced like "we"? Personally, I think "whye" sounds more like it. For instance, as used in the sentence: "Wii have they changed the name to something as silly as Wii?"



Not that the name of the thing matters an ounce, though I suspect people will be mispronouncing it, and Sony / MS fanboys will be making urination jokes about the poor thing until the end of time.

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Old Apr 28th, 2006, 11:54 AM   #8
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I think the new name is weird and changing it at this point could be a suicidal move. I mean, "Wii"?! What were they thinking? Sounds like a constipated ferret whining
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Harry, is this a late april fools joke?


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lmfao man, too bad its gona friggin' change the industry and nintendo will wipe its butt with ps3 n xbox360 *sarcasm*
wanna play with my wii-wii ?
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Old Apr 28th, 2006, 05:56 PM   #11
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wanna play with my wii-wii ?
LOL, sounds dirty. If they do base their marketing campaign on this kind of slogans, kids won't be allowed to buy it
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Old Apr 28th, 2006, 08:01 PM   #12
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Sounds like a constipated ferret whining
Hahahaha this was fun... why don't you send a suggestion to Nintendo? They may use the idea for a commercial!

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Harry, is this a late april fools joke?

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Haha I thought the same Red!
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Ahh......the only thing I have to say is that they really should've stuck with "Revolution."

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wii is pronounced like "we"? Personally, I think "whye" sounds more like it. For instance, as used in the sentence: "Wii have they changed the name to something as silly as Wii?"
Yes, "wii" should sound like "we." I think it's because it goes by the Japanese spelling and pronounciation. Double i's in Japanese sound and spelling represents the extended sound of the "e" letter, especially that in the word "we."

Looking at the logo, I think Nintendo has put a hidden meaning behind it. Not only does it sound and represents "we" but the two i's look like people. You and me. If this is the case, very clever Nintendo.
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You are right; the two ii should represent two gamers, or the controllers of the console.
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wanna play with my wii-wii ?

you can come over with your wii wii and we can hook our wii-wiis together :-D
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You are right; the two ii should represent two gamers, or the controllers of the console.
Oh wow, you're right...I forgot about the controllers and they really do look like them too. Neat, but it's still hard to get used to saying the Nintendo Wii console.
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wanna play with my wii-wii ?


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