Play with your Wii!

[Tannhauser]

And so the Lord commanded that the puns multiply and be plentiful.

In an unexpected announcement, Nintendo has apparently officially named the Revolution 'Wii" (pronounced exactly as one would expect).

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.

Even an article on CNN about it.

I think people have to look back and let it settle in, I'm sure people felt the same way when Google was named – or the iPod. Napster. Yahoo. There's a whole host of unusual names that have become a part of everyday conversation and I think they're viewed now as unique.

 

[Wooz]

Herhehrhehrhehrheh ghkneh, he said "Wee".

 

[Tannhauser]

It is an unfortunate name, even if the humor in their bad choice isn't exactly gutbusting.

It doesn't have to be a monumental screw-up to still have consequences. Did the creative team behind the name have no input from the English-speaking standpoint?

 

[Kan-Kerai]

Eat your heart out, Apple. Who needs one "I", when you have two "I"s looking toward the FUTURE?

Did the creative team behind the name have no input from the English-speaking standpoint?

They obviiously diid, seeiing as Wii only has such connotations in English. This brings their judgement even more into question... if that's even possible.

 

[Briosafreak]

it should have been PIIIIII!!!!!!

 

[Roshambo]

Ah, another amusing Japanese sclew-up.

 

[Signeon]

Can you imagine the commerical?

"SUPER HAPPY FUN FUN!
WII GREAT CONTROLER LIKE BIRD HAIKU!
WRIST MOVEMENT CHANGE THE VISION!
BUY NOW TODAY GO GO!"

I am not proud I just wrote that.

 

[ADV]

For some strange reason it reminds me of Intel's new marketing label for multimedia machines - namely "Viiv".

...

I also pronounce 'wii' as 'why'.

oh well...

 

[Malky]

I'm really excited about this.

 

[DarkUnderlord]

I think people have to look back and let it settle in, I'm sure people felt the same way when Google was named – or the iPod. Napster. Yahoo. There's a whole host of unusual names that have become a part of everyday conversation and I think they're viewed now as unique.

Let it settle in? There's a difference between an iPod (a name born out of the success of the i[nternet]Mac), Napster (which doesn't seem to mean anything), Google (based on a high number) or Yahoo (which is in general, a fun word for idiot) versus picking a word with a pronounciation which is going to send it to hell in a kindergartener's hand basket. Hell, why not call it "Fart" or "Poop"?

I also pronounce 'wii' as 'why'.

oh well...

... which is what I did when I first saw it which means the "no abbreviation, no misunderstanding" explanation of the Nintendo flash presentation is BS.

 

[clercqer]

You can't have both a revolutionary controller AND a weird name: it scares normal people off.

 

[SimpleMinded]

It's not a great name but I'm surprised so many people think it is that awful.

Sure, "wee" is a term kids used for piss or for penis... but uh... I haven't heard jokes about that since third grade (minus now). So I don't really see why everyone is suddenly falling back to that level. Maybe young gamers would have difficulties with this but I'd expect a little better from the older crowd .

I'm disappointed the name is no longer revolution, but I think the press statement really does sound idealist and an intriguing direction for console games to take.

 

[Malky]

Who gives a shit about the name? Seriously, that's the dumbest thing to care about. It could be called Tubgirl64 for all I give a shit.

 

[DirtyDreamDesigner]

So I was playing with my wii today and now Nintendo is sueing me for copyright infringement...

 

[Briosafreak]

So I was playing with my wii today and now Nintendo is sueing me for copyright infringement...

DirtyDreamDesigner 1 - Malkavian 0

 

[Malky]

Hahaha, okay, you guys win.

 

[Lazarus Plus]

My friend just told me about this last night when we walked into the electronics section of a store.

My reaction: "It's the Sega Saturn all over again!"

His: "At least the Saturn was a decent name."

What a nightmare for Nintendo.

 

[The Vault Dweller]

This is the funniest thread in the General Gaming Forum evar!

By the way the name sucks. Revolution sounded very good and "Wii" just sounds like a mispronounciation.

Sincerely,
The Vault Dweller

 

[Montez]

"SUPER HAPPY FUN FUN!
WII GREAT CONTROLER LIKE BIRD HAIKU!
WRIST MOVEMENT CHANGE THE VISION!
BUY NOW TODAY GO GO!"

Ha, good show. Probably not far off the mark either.

 

[zioburosky13]

Japanese has poor 'english mastering skill'...

Willy sounds better...