Nintendo Revolution gets an official name

[Joe Redifer]

The Nintendo Wii.

Yes. Wii. Pronounced "we". Look anywhere on the internet including Nintendo's own site and you will see this is not a joke. I think I would be embarrassed to purchase a Wii and embarrassed to own one. Even my beloved family would ridicule me forever! I have heard no positive reactions to this awful name, and anyone who does actually like it deservs AIDS.

This does not help Nintendo's "kiddie" image.

Introducing Nintendo Wii
Revolution gets an official name.
by Matt Casamassina

April 27, 2006 - 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.

http://revolution.nintendo.com

[VinnyT]

*Cries*

Well, in the end, it's not the name it's how well it plays. I still have confidence in this system to do well.

*cries again*

[Kikoskia]

Yes, that's right VinnyT. You keep telling yourself that...

Honestly, no one would play a console if it was called the Super Feaseas, would they? There is a lot in a name, even if people try to say otherwise.

Once again, way for Nintendo to shoot themselves in the foot.

[janus]

Sega were always the best when it came to names. The Saturn was a cool name. The Dreamcast was a great name, and they even came up with two awesome names for the Genesis/Mega Drive!

The Nintendo Wii is just silly. Does Nintendo even expect this to sell in America. Can you imagine kids asking their parents for a Wii?

[Drixxel]

Bahh, it's not that big of a deal to me. Sure, it's not a "cool" name by any stretch, but I don't look to consoles as a status symbol. It's still a boneheaded marketing move, though..

[David J.]

Revolution was a great name, and this is awful.

[Drixxel]

Yeah, Revolution was pretty much perfect for this console. I'd completely forgotten that it was the "unofficial" name until reading this.

[Zebbe]

That statement was the most ridiculous thing I have read in a very long time.

"Wii will break down that wall that seperates videogame players from everybody else." - Mii thinks PlayStation did that 10 years ago. And can't they spell "separate"?

[Obviously]

This is the news all over the Internet today and it's just making me roll my eyes. If anything the name is bringing a lot more attention to the Revolution than it previously had.

That and I bet it'll attract the artsy Macintosh crowd. That seems to be Nintendo's target audience lately.

[Flash1087]

IT'S CRAP!

[Joe Redifer]

I bet it'll attract the artsy Macintosh crowd.

No it won't. I am a huge Apple fan and I hate the name "Wii" At least the word "iPod" requires a tongue and a set of lips to pronounce.

In the UK they call urine "wee" regularly. We call the urine from a chile "wee wee" here in the states. Therefore I agree with the Feaseas comparison.

Nintendo fanboys can now be called Wii-tards.

[Zebbe]

A food store here in Sweden changed their name from "Vivo" to "Vi". We had one here in my monucipality, but they put down their business in just a couple of weeks. No one liked the name!

[Kikoskia]

Nintendo fanboys can now be called Wii-tards.

I wouldn't say that too loud. People might here it and might adopt it as thier new catchphrase.

[David J.]

I wouldn't say that too loud. People might here it and might adopt it as thier new catchphrase.

How Verytex of them.

[videolamer]

Yesterday I posted an article on my site that suggested names for Nintendo to consider. Most or all of them are better than Wii.

"The Nintendo Revolution still lacks an official name. Nintendo will likely rename the console in May at E3, but chances are they’ll come up with a less than stellar moniker. Luckily, I am here to suggest names that are sure to be winners in the court of public opinion. Of course I’ll expect royalties.

Gamecube 2 - The most obvious and worst choice. Similar to Sony renaming the Blu Ray discs BETA Max 2.

Nintendo 540 - The new Xbox thinks it’s xtreme and in your face, but a 360 is a pretty easy move in most new extreme sports other than freestyle walking. Besides, a 360 leaves you facing the exact same direction you were prior to the move, which explains why the new Xbox is also tanking in Japan. Nintendo can show the kids that it can be more to the max than Microsoft and also hint that they’re taking gaming in a new direction with a catchy name like 540.

Nintendo Otter - Will please under water life fans and those still waiting for the Dolphin."

http://videolamer.com/index.php/187