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April 27, 2006
Welcome Nintendo Wii
Nintendo's next generation game console codename Revolution finally has an official name. Posted on Nintendo's official site is a video along with some interesting text explaining the concept behind the name.
(from the site)
Introducing ... Wii.
As in "we."
While the code-name "Revolution" express our direction, Wii represents the answer.
Wii will break down the 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.
I know, all the bad jokes are about to fly,
I can't wait to get a Revolution.
You mean Wii.
Yes, fine, WE can't wait to get a Revolution.
No, get a Wii.
What?
The name of the console.
You mean the Revolution?
Wii.
You're speaking French now?
No, you can't wait to get a Wii.
What the hell is that supposed to mean?
You don't have a Wii.
No need to be a jerk. I just want a Revolution.
You mean a Wii.
I'll kill you!
But remember people, when the Gamecube came out, people thought it was dumb and stupid sounding as well. Just as when the Revolution Wii controller was revealed, most people dismissed it. Fast forward now and almost every developer and news publication has nothing but singing praises for it. In time, we will like Wii.
Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Posted by tranism at 10:44 AM | Permalink
Comments
It is starting to grow on me now.. but there are so many leters that would work better than W:
Vii
Nii
Bii
Mii
Qii
Xii
Uii
Dii
etc...
Posted by: Wolfwood at April 27, 2006 11:57 AM
I like the name, its nice, lets keep it. All those jokes aren't even funny anymore. Time to move on, Nintendo Wii it is.
Posted by: Blah at April 27, 2006 2:54 PM