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Revolution Name Finally Announced!

#1   Aquamarine 

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    Posted 27 April 2006 - 12:09 PM

    Click to find out:

    http://www.planetgam...cfm?artid=11362

    I think they couldn't have thought of a worse name. When I first heard Microsoft's console was going to be called "XBox", I was like "What the hell is wrong with them!?". Then "XBox 360" had the number(360, of course) that had nothing to do with anything in the world. But this... This is just... SICK! It sounds like someone is taking a piss!

    Any thoughts?

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      Posted 27 April 2006 - 12:14 PM

      I agree with Jonathan. But instead of revolution lets call it:

      -The you know what console
      - The console that must not be named

      And everyone will shudder when its real name is spoken.

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        Posted 27 April 2006 - 12:24 PM

        Could you mind telling me what the name IS? The school computers won't let me get to Planet Gamecube.

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          Posted 27 April 2006 - 12:27 PM

          It says it's called "Wii", pronounced "We".

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            Posted 27 April 2006 - 12:27 PM

            What?? Screw that, I'm calling it the Revolution.

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              Posted 27 April 2006 - 12:28 PM

              Well, it's... I can't say the name. I'll try... It's... It's... Wii! *shudder*

              It's pronounced "we". *shudder*

              The name was chosen for being easily memorised, pronounceable by people all around the world, and not needing abbreviation. And also it means something in Japanese. Please God... Have mercy...

              Oh... You already said it Wifle. Never mind then.

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                Posted 27 April 2006 - 02:09 PM

                More Info here:

                http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/27/nintendo...now-called-wii/

                EDIT: From the website above: "Do you have any Wii in stock?" asked the customer. "Of course we do," exclaimed the clerk, "Urine GameStop!" rofl.

                This post has been edited by Wiflewood: 27 April 2006 - 02:17 PM


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                  Posted 27 April 2006 - 02:17 PM

                  Mum I really need a Wii! Perfect advertising campaign right there.
                  Well that's a... different name.

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                    Posted 27 April 2006 - 02:22 PM

                    WTF! What were they on when they thought of that name!

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                      Posted 27 April 2006 - 02:31 PM

                      I prefered Revolution. It sounded more like a name for a console.

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                        Posted 27 April 2006 - 05:19 PM

                        I don't frikken' care if "Wii" has some cool meaning in Japan-land, it sounds retarted in all the rest of the countries!

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                          Posted 27 April 2006 - 05:19 PM

                          View PostWiflewood, on Apr 27 2006, 01:09 PM, said:

                          More Info here:

                          http://www.joystiq.com/2006/04/27/nintendo...now-called-wii/

                          EDIT: From the website above: "Do you have any Wii in stock?" asked the customer. "Of course we do," exclaimed the clerk, "Urine GameStop!" rofl.


                          ROFL.

                          It appears they've made it sound liek Wi-Fi. I'll still call it Revolution and they'll still know what I'm talking about. I'm complaining to Nintendo, anywho.

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                            Posted 27 April 2006 - 05:39 PM

                            I like the name :cool:
                            Wii, sounds interesting.

                            I can't wait to get a Nintendo Wii.

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                              Posted 27 April 2006 - 05:52 PM

                              I'm never getting one, Nintendo my respect for Nintendo is officially gone as of this moment.


                              R.I.P

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                                Posted 27 April 2006 - 06:14 PM

                                Did anyone think that this COULD be bull****?
                                Wouldn't it be on Nintendo.com?
                                Sorry, I really just don't believe that its's true. I believe Nintendo aren't this stupid. They would probably have talked to Nintendo America about it and they would have picked up that it sounds exactly the same as Wee..
                                Also, Just an idea, Wii, Pronounced We, Might be, for some reason, meant to mean 'Yes' in French.. I'm pretty sure that's what it means..
                                But.. I'm pretty sure it's bs, still..

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                                  Posted 27 April 2006 - 06:43 PM

                                  Wow...you guys all suck. If you could actually wait and post an effing article about why they had the name the way it was and yadayada ya instead of "Click da link!" then people might actually read it. It's also good to have unbiased opinions for the first post of a topic this big. It screws over the rest of the topic otherwise.

                                  This is the official article, it should provide some real thought.

                                  "Nintendo.com" said:

                                  http://www.nessense.com/wp-content/images/wii-text.png

                                  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.


                                  Things to consider: Nintendo DS, Nintendo Wii Controller

                                  Both were extrordinarily controversial at first, as everything has been from Nintendo in the past year, but both turned out to be very simple and easy, and make a lot of sense. Nintendo Wii seems to follow this path, as a short, different, memorable name that makes sense. Nintendo's Wifi Connection will be pushed to very far levels on the Nintendo Wii, and the name only reinforces it. As Xbox Live is all about community, so will the Nintendo Wii be, and without any need to pay, it will be even more so, as it won't be a "community" like Xbox Live, where it's seperated into different unified groups, but it will be a whole, an all of us, a "We" as one people, since everyone will get the same service, at no cost. Nintendo's Wii name certainly reflects this, it's certainly easy to remember, and it's going to have bad mouthing at first, but like the DS and the controller, it's bound to overcome that. Perry Kaplin herself said they released the name before E3 so that they could explain why it was the way it is. Sadly, you guys didn't seem to get that. :angry:

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                                    Posted 27 April 2006 - 06:45 PM

                                    Haha, Nintendo got everything right...except the name. XD

                                    I sure hope this is bull**** because I would be disappointed to see a console named "Wii" on store shelves anytime soon.

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                                      Posted 27 April 2006 - 07:11 PM

                                      Who cares about Nintendo's intentions, Wii sounds like "wee" which means penis for Pete's sake. "Wii" is acceptable in Asia, not acceptable anywhere else.

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                                        Posted 27 April 2006 - 07:13 PM

                                        On the positive side, it does sound and look all right with Nintendo Wi-Fi or DS.

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                                          Posted 27 April 2006 - 07:20 PM

                                          View PostWind Dude, on Apr 27 2006, 08:11 PM, said:

                                          Wii sounds like "wee" which means penis for Pete's sake.


                                          No it doesn't.. It means Urine ;l

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                                            Posted 27 April 2006 - 07:58 PM

                                            It can mean both...

                                            Gamespot:
                                            http://www.gamespot....ws/6148462.html


                                            Actually, now that the shock off a console named "WHEE!!" wore off, it isn't such a bad name. "Nintendo Revolution" or "Nintendo Revolution System" was certainly more catchy and it gave a cool feel to it, Wii feels simple and looks a bit like iMac or something.


                                            But still...

                                            "Hey bro, lets go to my house and play some wee!" (weed?)

                                            "As soon as I get home, I'm going to kick back and play with my wee..."

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                                              Posted 27 April 2006 - 08:16 PM

                                              Try to think of it as a name...not a verb. xD

                                              But yeah, time will tell how this one turns out, and it's simple enough to work.

                                              Plus, who's Nintendo's priority here? The Japanese market, which can barely pronounce "Levorution"? Or the crude English market that makes penis jokes about an easy to remember name? It's an awesome name in every language, like Nintendo said...except English...the current universal language. :|

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                                                Posted 27 April 2006 - 08:21 PM

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                                                However, Nintendo is confident that, after the initial shock wears off, people will take to the Wii name. "The other systems have an extension of their current names--ours is a new leap to something different," Nintendo of America vice president Perrin Kaplan told CNN/Money. A rep for the company echoed similar sentiments, assuring GameSpot that "the name will grow on you."
                                                Hell, I said it to myself a bunch of times and I'm already used to it.

                                                "Wee! Wee! Wee! Wee! Wee!..."

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                                                  Posted 27 April 2006 - 08:42 PM

                                                  I garuntee you it'll "Fit" a week after you've introduced it to anyone who thinks about video games.

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                                                    Posted 27 April 2006 - 10:09 PM

                                                    View PostBlink, on Apr 27 2006, 07:16 PM, said:

                                                    Plus, who's Nintendo's priority here? The Japanese market, which can barely pronounce "Levorution"? Or the crude English market that makes penis jokes about an easy to remember name? It's an awesome name in every language, like Nintendo said...except English...the current universal language. :|
                                                    Well, wee is "oui" in French, which means "yes" to them. That'll be a bit weird...

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                                                      Posted 27 April 2006 - 11:01 PM

                                                      o'wee =/= wei!

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                                                        Posted 28 April 2006 - 01:38 AM

                                                        I'm sorry but the offical verdict is still

                                                        ps3>360>.............................................













                                                        Wii



                                                        Nintendo=down the toiliet with it's on piss

                                                        What where they thinking? Revolution sounded mad, great name for a console. I realiese how short and unuseful this post is but wtf. Wii

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                                                          Posted 28 April 2006 - 03:12 AM

                                                          Woah, wii is certainly flowing fast. Its a pretty crap name though.

                                                          "Mummy can i have a wee for christmas"?

                                                          "You shouldn't hold it in".

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                                                            Posted 28 April 2006 - 04:22 AM

                                                            Blink, if you had "Clicked da link!" that I posted then you would have seen Nintendo's explanation was there!

                                                            Anyway, wouldn't "Nintendo Fun" sound better? It defines what it's made for and it's catchy too. And it's not so stupid. Maybe even "Nintendo For Everyone". What do you think?

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                                                              Posted 28 April 2006 - 07:35 AM

                                                              A dumb name isn't going to ruin a console. Xbox 360 is kinda stupid too. I mean, what does 360 mean? At least Wii has meaning.

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                                                                Posted 28 April 2006 - 08:11 AM

                                                                Yeah, I know the name won't ruin the console, but at least they could have tried to make a cool name. I mean, both XBox and PlayStation sound a bit cool*cough*. Imagine what Microsoft's and Sony's spokespeople will say. And the jokes won't stop coming. It sounds like "pee", it sounds like a small kid yelling "WHEEE!!!" and so on... It is a brave move, but a stupid one nonetheless.

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                                                                  Posted 28 April 2006 - 09:45 AM

                                                                  Well I've got to admit one thing. Nintendo definitely have a name that will be remembered, for good or for bad reasons.

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                                                                    Posted 28 April 2006 - 10:06 AM

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                                                                    "the name will grow on you."


                                                                    I don't want Wee growing on me! Ewww!

                                                                    (Ooh, SNAP)

                                                                    Oh, and Watch, shut the hell up, Please. You're not official and nobody cares about your opinion.
                                                                    You cannot claim that a System that hasn't even be released is going to suck, that's just stupid..

                                                                    So.
                                                                    In intillectual know-how, Sibsag>Watch.

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                                                                      Posted 28 April 2006 - 10:21 AM

                                                                      But 360 doesn't mean penis....

                                                                      I really don't know why Nintendo convinces themselves that unique marketing ploys like this with words that have secret meanings will help them!

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                                                                        Posted 28 April 2006 - 10:28 AM

                                                                        Well..
                                                                        Often taking risks turns out allright for them?
                                                                        Like the DS..
                                                                        Everyone was like.. Tooe Skreenz lYk wTf datZ sux lyk omg de ss iz gonana sux1!11!11/1\1>,<iluvxboxee.

                                                                        But now look at it! It's one of the most successful handhelds ever made.

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                                                                          Posted 28 April 2006 - 10:34 AM

                                                                          DS's name made sense. It means dual screen, I mean how obvious is that? I just don't get the decision Wii, who was behind this major decision?

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                                                                            Posted 28 April 2006 - 10:37 AM

                                                                            That is true..
                                                                            I know it's been said many times, but maybe they should have just stuck with the Revolution, THAT was easy..
                                                                            The Ad campaigns would have been good..
                                                                            VIVA LA REVOLUTION! They would scream..
                                                                            Now it'll be like..
                                                                            Viva La Wii.. ;\

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                                                                              Posted 28 April 2006 - 10:41 AM

                                                                              The Revolution, I think, was too plain a name because, really, aren't all new consoles by Nintendo revolutionary? What would they call the next one! I knew they wouldn't stay with Revolution but I am disappointed with Wii.

                                                                              I realize that if you know why the selection was made, it is a smart thing to name it if you look into the meaning. But here in North America, where Playstation and XBox rule supreme in the world of gaming, a system by that 3rd place Nintendo company called Wii almost seems like a joke. To somebody who isn't in tune with all the gaming news, it may seem like a joke.

                                                                              People here could be laughing at this name for a long time to come, and the only way for Nintendo to fix their mindset is to surprise them with features that they have never seen before or on the other two next-gen consoles..... And maybe some mature titles.

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                                                                                Posted 28 April 2006 - 12:21 PM

                                                                                The name 'Wii' does more justice to Nintendo's next system in writing than in speech.

                                                                                The logo is sleek and certainly marketable. However, confusion will certainly ensue when it is being referred to in conversations.

                                                                                One of the most convincing, and simple, arguments against the name that I've heard: If you need to explain the philosphy behind the name, then it's not a good choice.

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                                                                                  Posted 28 April 2006 - 12:24 PM

                                                                                  I agree, when I tell my friends that the next system I get will be a Wii, I will get laughs, and will have to explain why it's called that. (Most likely, followed by more laughs.) Not fun.

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                                                                                    Posted 28 April 2006 - 12:38 PM

                                                                                    View PostGolden Legacy, on Apr 28 2006, 11:21 AM, said:

                                                                                    One of the most convincing, and simple, arguments against the name that I've heard: If you need to explain the philosphy behind the name, then it's not a good choice.
                                                                                    That pretty much convinced me that this name was a poorly thought out choice by Nintendo. Good in theory, but in the long-run, bad move.

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                                                                                      Posted 28 April 2006 - 12:43 PM

                                                                                      I can appreciate there being people out there who back every one of Nintendo's moves. But I have to say, to back this decision, you have to be pretty hardcore.

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                                                                                        Posted 28 April 2006 - 01:28 PM

                                                                                        I think telling people you're going to get a Wii would get you laughed at, but I also think that while you're playing it with friends it would be funny..
                                                                                        Everyone would be all like...
                                                                                        'AH WEE!' When I catch a delicious bass and they don't.
                                                                                        They'll all be so jealous!
                                                                                        Or when I tear them apart in Lego Star Wars..
                                                                                        I still wonder what games will be released.. It's going to be cool playing online, VERY cool.. If the system takes off and plenty of people on these forums get it, Contest!

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                                                                                          Posted 28 April 2006 - 02:51 PM

                                                                                          I just HOPE there won't be any people who'll decide not to get this console because of the name. Wii is bound to have really good games and it'll be excelent! It could have had a very good image and this name might actually ruin that image.

                                                                                          And for anyone who thinks this name isn't official, Wikipedia had edited their Revolution page. Now, it says "Wii" everywhere instead of the good ol' name.

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                                                                                            Posted 28 April 2006 - 03:02 PM

                                                                                            http://wiredblogs.tripod.com/games/index.b...ntry_id=1467976

                                                                                            A good read for those in doubt.

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                                                                                              Posted 28 April 2006 - 03:39 PM

                                                                                              View Postsibsag, on Apr 29 2006, 02:06 AM, said:

                                                                                              Oh, and Watch, shut the hell up, Please. You're not official and nobody cares about your opinion.
                                                                                              You cannot claim that a System that hasn't even be released is going to suck, that's just stupid..

                                                                                              Yet in that very same post, you claim that the PS3 is 'screwed'. :angry:

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                                                                                                Posted 28 April 2006 - 05:48 PM

                                                                                                I'm going to go back.

                                                                                                View Postwatch, on Apr 28 2006, 12:38 AM, said:

                                                                                                I'm sorry but the offical verdict is still

                                                                                                ps3>360>.............................................


                                                                                                Wii



                                                                                                Nintendo=down the toiliet with it's on piss

                                                                                                What where they thinking? Revolution sounded mad, great name for a console. I realiese how short and unuseful this post is but wtf. Wii
                                                                                                This isn't a topic about Wii vs. PS3/Xbox, it's about the Wii's name. Who said anything about the Wii being better than the other consoles anyway? You're entitled to your opinion, each to their own.

                                                                                                And I highly reccomend that everyone, not just watch, read the article GL posted. Don't skim it either, read the WHOLE thing. I'm going back and supporting the name. It isn't a bad name, although that's not to say that it's exactly the greatest name in history.

                                                                                                If this pulls through how Nintendo expects it to go, I'm going to have a whole new level of faith in them. Things sure have been going how Nintendo've planned it these days. (Think: the DS' success. Nobody liked it the first few months in the U.S., now look at it, a year later!)

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                                                                                                  Posted 28 April 2006 - 06:19 PM

                                                                                                  I saw that article earlier today. Definately well done.

                                                                                                  As for the name: Incredible ideas went behind it, it just kind of turned out to not be that great. Kind of like putting too many sweets in one cake...the ideas behind it were grand, and then they put them all together and...

                                                                                                  "We"( community like Xbox Live)
                                                                                                  Short( memorable)
                                                                                                  Multilanguage( like Google/Ebay)
                                                                                                  Cute( like Pixar's lamp...those "i"s)
                                                                                                  Cool( a solid name in text, like iPod)

                                                                                                  Just...too many chefs spoil the broth. It's okay to sacrifice one of those to make it a noninsulting name.

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                                                                                                    Posted 28 April 2006 - 09:40 PM

                                                                                                    There is a theme-ish to other names Nintendo has dished out. Short. Sweet. To the point. Wii, DS, WiFi.

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                                                                                                      Posted 29 April 2006 - 01:08 AM

                                                                                                      WiFi is used in a lot of other things, so I don't think that Nintendo thunked it up. But I could be wrong.

                                                                                                      Now excuse my language but, THOSE ********S!!!!! NRS was bad enough, but now this!?!??! Nintendo is seriously screwing themselves. But I don't care what they are calling it, Wii is G*Y. I'm calling it the Rev. And I thought the name of the DS was okay. Not the best, but I could live with it. But Wiii....is just....... * shudders *.....ugh...



                                                                                                      [EDIT].....* sigh * I read the link that GL posted... I still prefer the Revolution, it was distinct enough, but Wii will just have to work I guess....I feel my spark of fury fading....BUT I STILL DON'T HAVE TO LIKE IT.

                                                                                                      Okay, fury's back.

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                                                                                                        Posted 29 April 2006 - 06:09 AM

                                                                                                        I can't say I'm impressed by the name, that's for sure. But it isn't the worst thing in the world. WonderSwan sounded pretty bad, to tell you the truth. Wii at least has a point in the name....

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                                                                                                          Posted 29 April 2006 - 07:17 AM

                                                                                                          I have to agree. Though it's bad it's not the worst name ever. I'd give that 'honour' to the Gizmondo. I'm pretty sure that Wii will do better than they did.

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                                                                                                            Posted 29 April 2006 - 10:50 AM

                                                                                                            View PostMr.T, on Apr 29 2006, 12:08 AM, said:

                                                                                                            WiFi is used in a lot of other things, so I don't think that Nintendo thunked it up. But I could be wrong.


                                                                                                            I meant the Nintendo Wi-Fi part of Nintendo.

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                                                                                                              Posted 29 April 2006 - 11:06 AM

                                                                                                              the name WII now signifies that i will not buy there consol, it could've been gamecube 2 for all i care and i would've bought it, but wii, you gotta be kidding me

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                                                                                                                Posted 29 April 2006 - 11:23 AM

                                                                                                                That's a bit of a silly thing to do. Is the name gonna affect the games made for the system? They'll be just as good, or bad, whatever the name is.
                                                                                                                This doesn't mean I'm in favour of the name though, as I said before.

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                                                                                                                  Posted 29 April 2006 - 01:00 PM

                                                                                                                  It may give hardcore gamers bad vibes, but it actually seems to be intruiging to nongamers, according to a recent Joystiq survey on the streets. So, hardcore gamers will buy the console no matter the name, but nongamers will buy it if it sounds good, and unique, and easy to remember...so it looks like this will work out after all.

                                                                                                                  What I don't like, is that Nintendo is making the hardcore gamers take a lot of hits just to improve the video game market as a whole...but it's not like I can change that. xD

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                                                                                                                    Posted 29 April 2006 - 01:32 PM

                                                                                                                    I still think Revolution is a much better name than Wii, but the name Wii does have a purpose, even if the immature XBox owners out there will laugh up until the Wii's release. Then, Nintendo will show the world that they can play with the big boys again, and everyone will shut up about the name.

                                                                                                                    In the end, it's about having fun while playing video games in your leisure time. It's not about a name when you're playing. And, hey, the name is short snappy, and has a lot going for it.

                                                                                                                    I knew when I heard the name that I hated it, but I also knew that it wouldn't stop me from buying it. But it'll take me a while to adjust to everybody saying, "Want to play my Wii?"

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                                                                                                                      Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:03 PM

                                                                                                                      Basically it depends on the public reaction. They'll either see it as interesting and unique name, or they'll go 'Haha! Wee!'

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                                                                                                                        Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:04 PM

                                                                                                                        I'm seeing the latter being more likely. The reaction I got from my X Box owning friend yesterday pretty much said it all. He laughed for about five minutes straight.

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                                                                                                                          Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:06 PM

                                                                                                                          I think it iis retarded, just because Japanese people have trouble pronouncing the revolution, doesn'i mean we should call it Wii...

                                                                                                                          lol, revorution =P

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                                                                                                                            Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:07 PM

                                                                                                                            It's nothing like that. Read the article that GL posted. It will enlighten you as to why it is called the Wii and how it is a good thing. After you read it, you won't make unresearched witless comments like that.

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                                                                                                                              Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:10 PM

                                                                                                                              View PostSea_of_Time, on Apr 29 2006, 09:04 PM, said:

                                                                                                                              I'm seeing the latter being more likely. The reaction I got from my X Box owning friend yesterday pretty much said it all. He laughed for about five minutes straight.

                                                                                                                              My friend was the same. He laughed for a long time to. Then again I did as well. :angry:

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                                                                                                                                Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:12 PM

                                                                                                                                I laughed it up just so it didn't look like I was standing up for a system called "Wii". I know better now, and today, I might stand up for my system and my company.

                                                                                                                                *stands proud*

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                                                                                                                                  Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:13 PM

                                                                                                                                  The problem is that Nintendo let the name 'Revolution' stay for too long. It became associated with the system, and this change struck hard for everyone, since they had been used to 'Revolution'.

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                                                                                                                                    Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:16 PM

                                                                                                                                    Good point, I had assumed by this point, only a few months (probably, we'll know for sure at E3) away from the release date, that they would stay with the name. Then they said that at GEC they would release a new name. Now, three weeks after GEC (I think that's what it's called) they release the name. So, it comes as a shocker for more reasons than one.

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                                                                                                                                      Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:17 PM

                                                                                                                                      View PostGolden Legacy, on Apr 29 2006, 09:13 PM, said:

                                                                                                                                      The problem is that Nintendo let the name 'Revolution' stay for too long. It became associated with the system, and this change struck hard for everyone, since they had been used to 'Revolution'.

                                                                                                                                      You're right. Most names like that usually go soon after. Revolution had been it's name since at least last E3.

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                                                                                                                                        Posted 29 April 2006 - 02:18 PM

                                                                                                                                        Even before then, because Nintendo was supposed to blow the 'Revolution' wide open at last year's E3. It's been almost two years now.

                                                                                                                                        o.O

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                                                                                                                                          Posted 29 April 2006 - 03:32 PM

                                                                                                                                          Looks like Scott from VG Cats likes the name Wii.

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                                                                                                                                          Look at April 27th's news. Nintendo's desired effect is assured.

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                                                                                                                                            Posted 29 April 2006 - 03:34 PM

                                                                                                                                            That about sums it up right there. Your first reaction is "What were they thinking?" Then, you give it a couple of days to sink in....and really it's downright genius.

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                                                                                                                                              Posted 29 April 2006 - 04:50 PM

                                                                                                                                              This name is a Wiinar.

                                                                                                                                              Actually, once you're used to the name...it's down right FUN.

                                                                                                                                              Best AIM Wii convo ever, held earlier today:

                                                                                                                                              [11:21] zeldacomic.net: so what do you think of Wii?
                                                                                                                                              [11:21] BlinksTale: I think it's wiiwy unique
                                                                                                                                              [11:21] BlinksTale: And I find it enjoyable to rename all the hardware periferals for the Wii with the word Wii in them somehow
                                                                                                                                              [11:22] zeldacomic.net: Nintendo Wii-Fii?
                                                                                                                                              [11:22] BlinksTale: Changing the nickname for the controller from "Revmote" to "Wiimote"
                                                                                                                                              [11:22] BlinksTale: And WiiFii too
                                                                                                                                              [11:22] BlinksTale: Wiirio Ware
                                                                                                                                              [11:22] zeldacomic.net: haha
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] BlinksTale: It's all easy, all fits, all works
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] zeldacomic.net: Chibi Wobo
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] zeldacomic.net: the Game Boy Pwayah
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] BlinksTale: Anything that's R or L or W can now be adapted
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] BlinksTale: Wiivebird
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] BlinksTale: DS Wiite
                                                                                                                                              [11:23] zeldacomic.net: haha, so now the L/R triggers will just say W/W?
                                                                                                                                              [11:24] BlinksTale: That's why there ARE no L and R triggers on the Wii, just Z1, Z2, and B!
                                                                                                                                              [11:24] BlinksTale: Concpiracy theory!
                                                                                                                                              [11:24] zeldacomic.net: ah, very twiicky
                                                                                                                                              [11:24] BlinksTale: Nintendo's new spokesman, Reggie Fudd
                                                                                                                                              [11:25] zeldacomic.net: heh, Weggie
                                                                                                                                              [11:25] BlinksTale: I did come up with the best ever acronym use for Wii to insult Nintendo though :D
                                                                                                                                              [11:25] BlinksTale: Not that I'd use it, but, "Well...Iwata's Insane"
                                                                                                                                              [11:25] zeldacomic.net: heh
                                                                                                                                              [11:25] zeldacomic.net: Shigewu
                                                                                                                                              [11:26] zeldacomic.net: Wuigi
                                                                                                                                              [11:26] BlinksTale: A Wevowution is coming!
                                                                                                                                              [11:26] zeldacomic.net: heh heh, "Donkey Kong"... oh
                                                                                                                                              [11:26] BlinksTale: xD
                                                                                                                                              [11:26] zeldacomic.net: sorry, lemme try again... "Sheik"
                                                                                                                                              [11:27] BlinksTale: Zewda
                                                                                                                                              [11:27] zeldacomic.net: Game & Wwatch
                                                                                                                                              [11:27] BlinksTale: Da Wegend of Zewda at that!
                                                                                                                                              [11:27] zeldacomic.net: Wink's Awakening
                                                                                                                                              [11:27] BlinksTale: A Wink to da past
                                                                                                                                              [11:27] zeldacomic.net: not quite Blink, but it'll do
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] BlinksTale: Ganon's Wevenge
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] zeldacomic.net: gah! Don't even!
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] BlinksTale: Sounds Scaaaary!
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] zeldacomic.net: The Wand of Gamewon
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] BlinksTale: Ocawina of Time
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] zeldacomic.net: Majowa's Mask
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] BlinksTale: Stawfox
                                                                                                                                              [11:28] BlinksTale: Wiind Waker
                                                                                                                                              [11:29] zeldacomic.net: so in Smash Bros., will the announcer be replaced with a baby? "Did game's winnoh is... Ganondowf!"
                                                                                                                                              [11:29] zeldacomic.net: "Weady? ... GO!"
                                                                                                                                              [11:29] zeldacomic.net: Supah Smash Bwothows... Meweeeeeeeeeeeee!"
                                                                                                                                              [11:29] BlinksTale: Samuwai Gowoh vewsus Widwey!
                                                                                                                                              [11:30] BlinksTale: All new chawactews!
                                                                                                                                              [11:30] zeldacomic.net: I hope Gaweth makes it into this one
                                                                                                                                              [11:30] BlinksTale: Mewiitwiio!
                                                                                                                                              [11:30] BlinksTale: Owimaw too
                                                                                                                                              [11:30] zeldacomic.net: and Awexandra from Etewnoh Dawkness
                                                                                                                                              [11:31] BlinksTale: Whatabout Dw. Mawio? I think he should weave or impwove his skiwws
                                                                                                                                              [11:31] zeldacomic.net: he should be diffewentiated fwom Mawio
                                                                                                                                              [11:31] BlinksTale: I think Kwystaw fwom Stawfox shouwd be in SSBW
                                                                                                                                              [11:32] zeldacomic.net: I don't!
                                                                                                                                              [11:32] BlinksTale: But she could weawwy wack people with hew staff!
                                                                                                                                              [11:32] zeldacomic.net: twue
                                                                                                                                              [11:32] BlinksTale: Hawd too!
                                                                                                                                              [11:32] BlinksTale: Dawn staff.
                                                                                                                                              [11:32] zeldacomic.net: I need to go take a shawa. See you watah
                                                                                                                                              [11:33] BlinksTale: you mean, bbw?
                                                                                                                                              [11:33] zeldacomic.net: yes, b-aww-b
                                                                                                                                              [11:33] BlinksTale: o wwy?
                                                                                                                                              [11:33] zeldacomic.net: ehw-oh-ehw
                                                                                                                                              [11:33] BlinksTale: awwait, watew
                                                                                                                                              [11:34] *** "zeldacomic.net" signed off at Sat Apr 29 11:34:07 2006.

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                                                                                                                                                Posted 29 April 2006 - 07:07 PM

                                                                                                                                                Now dat's how you get used to a new name! XDD

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                                                                                                                                                  Posted 29 April 2006 - 07:26 PM

                                                                                                                                                  It was interesting to a point. Anyway, I'm use to the wii now, I wonder what those Sony fanboy's are saying... *Goes to the playstation forum*

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                                                                                                                                                    Posted 29 April 2006 - 07:44 PM

                                                                                                                                                    HMMM I wonder Eugine. XD

                                                                                                                                                    Oh, the Sony fanboys probably think that the Big N is doomed now. They thought the same of the DS, didn't they? And now the DS beats the PSP pretty well in the gaming industry. Then again, Sony-boys (and anti-Nintendo fanboys) think every move Nintendo makes will kill them.

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                                                                                                                                                      Posted 30 April 2006 - 12:48 AM

                                                                                                                                                      I was watching the Wii add and you can clearly see that the system will have FPS's and atleast a tennis or table tennis game..
                                                                                                                                                      Didn't that post contribute?!

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                                                                                                                                                        Posted 30 April 2006 - 06:39 AM

                                                                                                                                                        Yep, it sure did.

                                                                                                                                                        Reggie just announced Nintendo will be showing a racing game at E3 that makes great use of the... Wiimote.

                                                                                                                                                        I guess Wii isn't that bad... I'll ask my mum later what she thinks about it.

                                                                                                                                                        Anyway, does anyone know what the Sony and XBox fan-boys are saying? I really want to hear that and I don't have the time to search the net now.

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                                                                                                                                                          Posted 30 April 2006 - 08:21 AM

                                                                                                                                                          It's probably the same as usual. Die Hard Nintendo fans will be saying it's gonna be better than the rest, before it's even come out, whilst Sony and X-Box fans will be saying it's stupid.

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                                                                                                                                                            Posted 30 April 2006 - 09:12 AM

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                                                                                                                                                            this is the first dumb move that nintendo has made..... im still calling it the revolution.(cause thats what it is)

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                                                                                                                                                            In a comment titled "Knights Who Say Wii!": "Did John Cleese pick this name out for them? I like Nintendo as much as the next gamer, but enough is enough. Ten years ago, enough calls to 1-800-255-3700 about how dumb "Ultra" 64 was made them think to change the name of that console."

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                                                                                                                                                            Okay, so the name sucks. The general consensus is that Nintendo?s boffed naming their new console. The moniker is reminiscent of everything from the French word for 'yes' to the childish word for 'urine.' Not exactly the association that Nintendo was looking for, but is that why everyone is freaking out?

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                                                                                                                                                              Posted 30 April 2006 - 10:57 AM

                                                                                                                                                              For the record, Ultra 64 was the intended name for the console, but it was changed due to legal reasons (the name was registered elsewhere), and so Nintendo dropped the 'Ultra' and replaced it with its own name.

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                                                                                                                                                                Posted 30 April 2006 - 01:30 PM

                                                                                                                                                                View PostSea_of_Time, on Apr 29 2006, 04:07 PM, said:

                                                                                                                                                                It's nothing like that. Read the article that GL posted. It will enlighten you as to why it is called the Wii and how it is a good thing. After you read it, you won't make unresearched witless comments like that.


                                                                                                                                                                Btw, it does say they made that name because Japanese people have trouble reading it, you n00b...-.-

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                                                                                                                                                                  Posted 01 May 2006 - 10:53 AM

                                                                                                                                                                  View PostAquamarine, on Apr 30 2006, 07:39 AM, said:

                                                                                                                                                                  I guess Wii isn't that bad... I'll ask my mum later what she thinks about it.

                                                                                                                                                                  And....why would you have to ask your mum?....

                                                                                                                                                                  Anyways, I'm totally used to it now and it's really great. I might be able to convince some PS fanboys now of how awesome Nintendo is. :D

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                                                                                                                                                                    And....why would you have to ask your mum?....


                                                                                                                                                                    Er... Well... I don't HAVE to ask my mum. But I want to because I read on a website that one guy told his girlfriend and the other told his mum about the name and they both liked it. I just want to see if this name really is appealing to non-gamers and female's, which is one of Nintendo's main goals.

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                                                                                                                                                                      Posted 01 May 2006 - 01:56 PM

                                                                                                                                                                      I think by non-gamers and females, they mean younger people. But, whatever, I'm just saying you shouldn't expect your mom to be shocked and surprised by the name of your potential console.

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                                                                                                                                                                        Posted 01 May 2006 - 02:20 PM

                                                                                                                                                                        Eh... Why are you giving this so much thought? What's the big deal if I'll ask my mum what she thinks? She knows quite a lot about games since I've been playing them all my life, but I'm going to ask her just for fun, you know. To see her reaction. And I'm not expecting her to be surprised or shocked.

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                                                                                                                                                                          Posted 01 May 2006 - 02:28 PM

                                                                                                                                                                          Oh, I thought you were expecting her to get into gaming! No, that's cool man, I get it now.

                                                                                                                                                                          Anyway, we have been talking about Aqua's mom too long. Does anyone know how this name change will affect games in any way?

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                                                                                                                                                                            Posted 01 May 2006 - 02:43 PM

                                                                                                                                                                            I doubt it. Apart from possible name changes than I don't see much changing. It's not like people know about many games for the *sigh* Wii.

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                                                                                                                                                                              Posted 01 May 2006 - 02:46 PM

                                                                                                                                                                              Eww!!! No way! I would never want my mum to start gaming! *shudder*

                                                                                                                                                                              Anyway, the name won't affect games in any way if you ask me. Why would it?

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                                                                                                                                                                                Posted 01 May 2006 - 02:47 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                Well, if not, then why are we so discerned by the name? I mean, if it doesn't affect the quality of games, and it actually has a great meaning, what's the point in discussion or hatin' on it? I think Wii is fine and "wii" should leave it at that.

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Posted 01 May 2006 - 05:18 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                  Well, Wii fanboys are going to be called wiiners, (pronounced wieners), so I will be a wiiner...:D

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                                                                                                                                                                                    Posted 01 May 2006 - 07:14 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                    I just heard recently a fantastic alternative to 'Wii'... if only Nintendo would choose it.

                                                                                                                                                                                    Niio

                                                                                                                                                                                    Ah well...

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                                                                                                                                                                                      Posted 01 May 2006 - 08:42 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                      Like, neo? That sounds great!

                                                                                                                                                                                      But the chances of Nintendo choosing this is very slim. Wii has already spred far and wide.

                                                                                                                                                                                      However, Niio doesn't really seem to have any possible, similiar meaning like the Wii has.

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                                                                                                                                                                                        Posted 01 May 2006 - 08:51 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                        Guh! I like them both. Nii/Niio/Wii/Wiio would all be grand actually. Wii sparks more conversation though, and it's easier to remember.

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                                                                                                                                                                                          Posted 01 May 2006 - 08:56 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                          I actually hate it, I just think that they should have used common sense and told us that it was wii in the first place, or just have kept it at Revolution. imo

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                                                                                                                                                                                            Posted 02 May 2006 - 08:50 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                            I agree. It's really close to the release date now and it seems like an abrupt decision.

                                                                                                                                                                                            As for "Niio" that name is awesome not only because it has no 'special' meaning, but it's like Neo from the Matrix. :P Neo rules!

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                                                                                                                                                                                              Niio would be a lot better than Wii, in my opinion. You wouldn't have any of the references you get with wii.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                Neo sucks! I mean Matrix Neo...

                                                                                                                                                                                                Yeah, Niio would have been better, but it doesn't have a real meaning. What about "Fun"? It's plain, easy to remember and it says what the console is made for. I think that's much better than Wii...

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                                                                                                                                                                                                  Posted 02 May 2006 - 09:53 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                  It doesn't really seem right for a name though. I mean, would you go up to a counter and say 'Have you got any fun's left?' I can also see why it would be good as well. It describes what they want it to be and at least you don't need to ask for a Wii. :P

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                                                                                                                                                                                                    Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:03 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Oh, I meant to say it could be called the "Nintendo Fun". I don't think there's any reason for Ninty to throw out their name when they've been doing that with every console up till now. I mean, asking for a Nintendo Fun in a shop wouldn't be so embarasing... Right?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:08 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                      I'd still feel kind of weird asking for a 'Nintendo Fun.' Then again people would have felt weird asking for a Nintendo 64 originally. I guess you have to let it grow on you.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                        Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:24 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                        The english language kinda sucks at making words that mean many things at once. "Fun" is one of these words. Not only is it an uninspired title, but it's really not unique in any way. Wii is a much better name for a console than "Fun".

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                                                                                                                                                                                                          Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:27 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                          To be honest I don't really like either that much. However if I was asking for a console I'd rather ask for a 'Fun than a 'Wii'. In my opinion neither of them are really console names. But, as I said earlier, Nintendo 64 wouldn't have seemed like a good name at first. It's the same with X-Box and Playstation as well.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                            Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:36 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                            I liked PlayStation from the very start. It's pretty original and it defines what it's for.

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Anyway, "Fun" isn't very good either, but I'm trying to come up with a name that's short and catchy like Wii. There just doesn't seem to be one!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                              Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:37 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                              I would say that Nintendo 64 is a weird name but Playstation and X Box aren't. Those names are actually pretty cool!

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:39 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                Yes but when you first heard those names did you think they sounded cool? I can't really remember how I felt about Playstation. I was only about 8 or 9 at the time.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:41 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  I didn't think much about the title, which is kind of what you want when you release a system. You want people focusing on the games and features, not the weird title.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  This is where I think the Wii may flounder.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Posted 02 May 2006 - 10:45 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    That's the problem they'll have. If you try to tell people about it, they'll just laugh at the name and won't listen to the games for it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Posted 02 May 2006 - 11:17 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Yeah. People are idiots.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I think XBox is an awful name, almost as bad as Wii(believe it or not)! I like GameCube though. It's quite plain, but interesting and it says what it's for.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Posted 02 May 2006 - 12:53 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I liked the name Nintendo 64 actually. Sure, when I first heard I was like: "Oh, it's a number ...yeeeaah." but it's catchy at least.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Nintendo Fun is kinda... retarted. I'd prefer to ask for a "Wii".

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Posted 02 May 2006 - 02:41 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          I hope that "Fun" was a joke, because, yeah, it is pretty retarded.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Posted 02 May 2006 - 07:01 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            View PostWind Dude, on May 1 2006, 10:42 PM, said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Like, neo? That sounds great!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            But the chances of Nintendo choosing this is very slim. Wii has already spred far and wide.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            However, Niio doesn't really seem to have any possible, similiar meaning like the Wii has.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                            View PostMe111, on May 2 2006, 11:47 AM, said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Niio would be a lot better than Wii, in my opinion. You wouldn't have any of the references you get with wii.



                                                                                                                                                                                                                            View PostAquamarine, on May 2 2006, 11:49 AM, said:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Neo sucks! I mean Matrix Neo...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Yeah, Niio would have been better, but it doesn't have a real meaning. What about "Fun"? It's plain, easy to remember and it says what the console is made for. I think that's much better than Wii...



                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Niio:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            - Invokes sense of new and innovative
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            - Niio as in 'Neo': Matrix
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            - Surreal attribute to it
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            - Flows with 'Nintendo'
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            - Much, Much Cooler

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Of course, this is all hypothetical and will very likely not take effect. However, I am strongly considering sending a letter to Nintendo, the marketing department, or even Nintendo Japan suggesting this. If anyone else would like to contribute, that would be great.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Posted 02 May 2006 - 07:08 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              ok, i was exagerating a bit, i wouldn't buy it anyways... i just don't like the controller layout and the games can be a little childish,

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Posted 02 May 2006 - 07:47 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Are you talking about Nintendo in general or about the Wii? Not many games have been announced for the Wii yet, so why are you saying they're childish?

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Posted 02 May 2006 - 08:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  At first I was so excited about the Revolution when they first showed the design of it, but now I would rather spend my money on the 360 and PS3 than buy a system that has a stupid name, and a moronic controller. Thats just my oppininon on it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  And just as a side note, Nintendo made a stupid move releasing the name like this. I think that they should have either made it a surprise until the last few days before the system was released, or they should have just given us the name when they released the design. :P

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Posted 02 May 2006 - 09:34 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    I think anyone who was iffy on the controller got pushed( temporarily) over the edge by the name. I think when it releases, they'll all be back, but until then, it's going to hurt some of the hype. Should have waited until AFTER E3 to release the final name then? I dunno, before or after, different effects, both might work.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Posted 02 May 2006 - 09:50 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I think this was the best move. If they announced the name at E3, they'dve been egged, not to mention the confusion with people trying to find a console called "Revolution" at the convention, but can't find it because it was renamed. XP

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Posted 03 May 2006 - 09:05 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Yeah, and it would have been even worse if they had released the name a few days before release, like GD13 said, because people would be going to shops and asking for a "Revolution". I mean, the workers in the shop would know what they are talking about, but still...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Also, I think the Wii, and I thought this the moment I saw it, has an excellent controler. So different and original... I think it's the closest thing to a perfect controller, what with the motion sensoring and stuff.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Posted 04 May 2006 - 08:07 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Look, let me clear something up for you, Isaac. Nintendo is not "childish". Sure their games look and feel like they are made for a child, but that is not the ideal. What Miyamoto-san wants to do is make games for all ages, something the young and old can pick up and play. The games are colorful, bright, and intuitive, giving them all the attributes of children's games. And yet, everyone is playing them. Ever wonder why? Because some people like Nintendo for the fun they have playing, and they don't play just looking for Mature titles.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Posted 04 May 2006 - 01:00 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            *Sniff* That was... beautiful... *Sniff*

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Also, I wanted to add that I like playing games that are very colorful and unrealistic, becuase it's not similar to real life. Some people like games where you go around and kill everyone with a gun and that's exactly what people say is awful in real life.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Posted 04 May 2006 - 01:44 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              With all the super-realistic games that are being made, I'm happy when a games designer takes a risk on something with cartoony graphics.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Posted 05 May 2006 - 02:11 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                When LoZ: Wind Waker screens were first shown, people were furious. How can they take a series and change the look so dramatically? Link looks like he's 12 years old! Well guess what, the game came out, and it was an instant classic. So maybe, just maybe, games made for all ages can be fun.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Posted 05 May 2006 - 05:02 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  EXACTLY!! Couldn't have said it better myself.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Even if Nintendo tries to make games for all ages, there will always be people that will only go for the ''mature'' titles. Not to offend anyone, but studies prove that kids who play gory games that involve shooting people often, end up doing similar things in real life. Which is why I don't play M games a lot. Sure, whenever I go to my friends house, we play Halo for an hour or so, but I don't play it constantly. On top of that, your not shooting people, your shooting aliens.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Back on topic, I still hate the friggin' heck outa ninty for naming the rev the........w-w-w.......wi-w....' wii '...... That being said, nothing, but lack of money, will stop me from getting this consol. It's just too good.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Posted 05 May 2006 - 05:09 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    I've got something to say to anyone and everyone who dislikes the name:


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Live with it.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    You're going to buy a Wii eventually, anyway.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Posted 06 May 2006 - 01:35 PM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Well said. In as blunt as possible too.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      This will be my last post in this topic. I've reached closure with this. It's called Wii, it's a cool name, and I'm going to live with it.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Posted 07 May 2006 - 02:56 AM

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Good for you SoT! :blink:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Even though I said I wi(i)ll always call it Revolution, I'm saying Wii in conversations with my brother. I guess I'm getting used to it then.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        I told a friend of mine the name yesterday. He didn't know it yet. Guess what his reaction was like. XD


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