Nintendo Wii Information, hardware, games discussion

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

I don't even get how Wii is pronounced "We". It looks like it should be pronounced "Why".

Nintendo should have just stuck with Revolution.

Oh well, I'm pretty sure nobody buys or doesn't buy a console because of its name.

[Flawless]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

All About Wii
Everything Wii know about the Nintendo's revolution.

http://www.1up.com/do/feature?pager.offset=0&cId=3149198

Pretty good read.

[ThaGenecyst]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

This could be the first time internet orders of a system dominate in store orders primarally because of embarrassment.

[Admiral50]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

The name alone destroys any possibility of me even considering a Wii. The Revolution was a hot name. The abbreviated "Rev" was just as hot. This has got to be some kind of late April fools joke.

How does a name stop you buying a game/system?

...freak.

I like the name. Short, easy to say and original.

[KillRoy]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

I don't even get how Wii is pronounced "We". It looks like it should be pronounced "Why".

Agree... It must mean something in Japanese? But how do westerners pronounce it?

[VanCitySportsGuy]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Agree... It must mean something in Japanese? But how do westerners pronounce it?

In Japan, Wii means good.

[KillRoy]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

In Japan, Wii means good.

The Nintendo Good??? haha... that is a funny name.

[Flawless]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

There is no Nintendo Wii. It’s just Wii. It’s a very inclusive name in that respect.

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Story/200604/N06.0427.1154.38678.htm

Say what? :y4:

[KillRoy]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

I think it should be pronounced WAY. but WE is kind of funny.

[CaptainZombie]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

http://www.gameinformer.com/News/Sto...1154.38678.htm

Say what? :y4:

It's all about WE.............do you feel the love.

[spankdatazz22]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

How does a name stop you buying a game/system?

...freak.

I like the name. Short, easy to say and original.

Agree there; not sure why the name would lower someone's desire to own the system. I think the name is interesting/cool, for the reasons you mentioned

[Flawless]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Parts from that GI interview

Atwood: No, the point is we want it to be very clear what we’re saying. Again, we’ll go back to your traditional naming conventions for systems. They tend to be fairly literal. That’s not what we want at all. We want something that isn’t as literal. But once you understand it, it makes a lot of sense.

Once you touch the Revolution, this will make more sense. Once you play more games, and once the system is out, and more and more people play it, and you’re realizing these different experiences, it’ll make more sense.

Why didn't this PR guy say, "Once you touch the Wii, this will make more sense."?

GI: (laughs) The name Wii makes me think of peeing! You said you have to hold the DS like a book for Brain Age, I hate to know how I’m supposed to hold the Wii controller.

[dagger55]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

I cant wait for Madden Wii

[luv_mist]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

Just heard of the name change and it's kind of cool. Like the originality on the real. Just like the XBOX 360 was the "dumbest name" a few months ago but turned out to be one hell of a system, I think the WII is going to do big things too. Man is Revolution stepping up out of the shadows or what. I can't wait to get my hands on this console to see how it works.

And that little link about Madden being made specifically for the WII is making me laugh. They have "great A.I. and graphics"......which Madden are we talking about? Am I blind? Ya'll must have seen something I didn't. Please break it down for a brother.......

[Misfit]

Re: Nintendo Wii (Revolution) Information, hardware, games discussion

The name may suck, but it won't affect my purchasing decision. They should change it though, if they know whats good for them.