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exitspeed
04-27-2006, 12:23 PM
April 27, 2006 - Nintendo revealed this morning that the official name of its formerly codenamed Revolution system is Nintendo Wii.


The Big N explained the decision behind the name in a statement, which we've provided below:

Introducing... Wii.
As in "we."

While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates videogame players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch with their games... and each other. But you're probably asking: What does the name mean?

Wii sounds like "we," which emphasizes the console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.

Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people playing it. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of videogames that sets it apart from the crowd.

So that's Wii. But now Nintendo needs you. Because it's really not about you or me. It's about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything.

Click here for the official website for Wii.





Interesting name. I like it. I'm looking forward to Wii more then PS3 honestly. I'm ready for a new experience in gaming.

Arsenal of Glory
04-27-2006, 12:26 PM
i really liked the Revolution name better, but i can see where Nintendo is going with this to clearly differentiate itself from Sony and Microsoft

exitspeed
04-27-2006, 12:39 PM
i really liked the Revolution name better, but i can see where Nintendo is going with this to clearly differentiate itself from Sony and Microsoft


Yea Revolution is pretty generic. And they are trying to break away from the mold...the mold that they pretty much created. I give them so much credit.

aznpoopy
04-27-2006, 01:25 PM
not a good name, IMO.

Kaji
04-27-2006, 01:35 PM
That's sounds like JDM logic, being hella philosophical about the name in english. Like "Fairlady" for the Z's. But I am looking forward to it mainly cause it has so far not rumored to be outrageously priced and it has good graphics.