Say hello to the Nintendo Wii
Published by dasme 2 years, 2 months ago in News.
Nintendo has announced today the new name for their next generation videogame system previously codenamed the revolution. It is now know as the Nintendo Wii. This morning Nintendo posted the following text on the revolution website announcing the name change.
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.
I have to say that this comes as a great surprise to me. I knew that the Revolution was a codename, but seeing how the media and public seemed to love it I thought Nintendo would end up keeping it. There is a great deal of joking over the name going around the net today. Like most new names, I’ll let it sink in before passing judgement. It is definitely different, I’ll give Nintendo that.
So welcome to wiispot.com; I’m hoping that this site will become your premiere source for Nintendo Wii news. And be sure to check back during E3, as you can guarantee that Nintendo will have some big tricks up their sleeves that will be released during that show.
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