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>
>
> just as Nintendo Project Reality was named Nintendo 64
> just as Nintendo Project Dolphin was named Nintendo Gamecube
> just as Nintendo Nitro was named Nintendo DS
> the Nintendo Revolution has been named Nintendo Wii
>
>
> http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703502p1.html
> http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3150013
> http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=12535
> http://www.totalvideogames.com/news...n_9824_0_18.htm
> http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/0...ution_wii_name/
> http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/4/27-58
>
> "
> It was revealed today by Nintendo that the Revolution will be
> rechristened the Nintendo Wii. The new name, according to Nintendo, is
> a reflection of their next-gen plans.
>
> A passage on revolution.nintendo.com goes on to describe why "Wii."
> "Wii," also pronounced as "We," is supposed to represent the openness
> of the system to even the most casual of gamers. The double "i"
> represents the controllers, as well as reiterates the message of a
> system that is inviting to all comers.
>
> The system itself is both small, stylish, and feature-packed. In the
> sleek package resides a bevy of features, including what was touted as
> "full backwards compatability." Backwards compatability with GameCube
> games is obvious enough, but the much-talked about "Virtual Console"
> makes it possible to go through the libraries of all previous Nintendo
> home consoles and play games throughout the 20 year history of
> Nintendo.
>
> The Wii's internal memory makes the Virtual Console possible, as the
> 512MB flash memory within allows owners to download and play games
> hosted on Nintendo's Virtual Console service. If you start to run out
> of space, a slot for SD cards is also available. For less than the
> price of a game, you could more than double the amount of space to hold
> games and saves.
>
> And, just like the Nintendo DS, the Wii will be wifi enabled out of the
> box. The already popular Nintendo WiFi Connection service will be the
> host for Nintendo online games, serving as an online community without
> fees or difficult setup.
>
> All told, the Wii looked interesting before, but after seeing the
> message they're now trying to push...well, it just got a whole lot
> better.
>
> Because, it's really not about you or me. It's about Wii."
>
>
> ______________
>
>
> http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148462.html
>
> Revolution renamed Wii
> [
> UPDATE 3] Nintendo announces the console formerly known as the
> Revolution has a new--and surprising--moniker. Analysts' reactions are
> mixed.
> By Staff, GameSpot
> Posted Apr 27, 2006 9:14 am PT
>
> In a surprise announcement this morning, Nintendo revealed the new name
> of its forthcoming game system: Wii. "As in 'we'," the official
> statement adds. For the official announcement visit the
> Revolution...err...Wii Web site.
>
> Nintendo Wii
> Behold! The Revolution renamed!
>
>
> After a brief Flash introduction, the site explains Nintendo's move.
> "While the code-name 'Revolution' expressed our direction, Wii
> represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates
> game players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch
> with their games ... and each other."
>
> The site goes on to say that Wii should be easy to remember for people
> around the world, no matter their language, and that it will avoid
> abbreviation. As for the unusual spelling with the lower-case letter
> "i" doubled up is intended to represent "both the unique controllers
> and the image of people gathering to play." It may also be worth noting
> that "ii" means "good" in Japanese.
>
> Nintendo sums up the name change with the following comments. "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."
>
> Game-industry analysts were swift with their responses. "Looks like a
> good solid name for Nintendo," said Michael Gartenberg, vice president
> and research director of Jupiter Research. "The key is making sure they
> follow up with a strong launch campaign to evangelize the new brand and
> help drive the message forward."
>
> Wedbush Morgan Securities' Michael Pachter was more mixed in his
> assessment. "My initial reaction, of course, is that the name is dumb,"
> he bluntly stated. "However, upon reflection, I thought that the name
> Game Boy was dumb, REALLY thought that the name Xbox was dumb, and
> can't even recall my reaction to PlayStation. Let's face it, devices
> with cool names like Dreamcast and Gizmondo fail, and the lame names
> seem to do well."
>
> Colin Sebastian, Lazard Capital Markets' senior research analyst for
> Internet and interactive entertainment, displayed Vulcan-like logic
> responding to the Wii revelation. "The success of the console will have
> much more to do with the quality of the games and the gameplay," he
> said. "Nintendo probably believes they've found a name that can stick
> with consumers. Revolution was catchy, but given similarities with the
> Xbox 360 name, perhaps Nintendo felt they had to make a change."
>

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> Air Raid wrote:
>
>
> Dumb Japs. "Revolution" was an excellent name...

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> Bad move, this is not a name that western gamers are going to get used to.
> The revolution sounds EXCELLENT as it is. I predict the name will be
> changed outside of Japan, no company can be that XXXXing stupid.

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> In microsoft.public.xbox Badass Scotsman <badass@ismyname.com> wrote:
>
> Gotta wonder what Nintendo was thinking here...

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>
>"Doug Jacobs" <djacobs@shell.rawbw.com> wrote in message
>news:1252oinkhgm5e6a@corp.supernews.com...
>
>
>If they like the "i" so much, why not go for something like the Nintendo
>I-Game. Not sure how happy Apple would be mind you.
>
>Badass.
>

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> just as Nintendo Project Reality was named Nintendo 64
> just as Nintendo Project Dolphin was named Nintendo Gamecube
> just as Nintendo Nitro was named Nintendo DS
> the Nintendo Revolution has been named Nintendo Wii
>
>
> http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703502p1.html
> http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3150013
> http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=12535
> http://www.totalvideogames.com/news...n_9824_0_18.htm
> http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/0...ution_wii_name/
> http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/4/27-58
>
> "
> It was revealed today by Nintendo that the Revolution will be
> rechristened the Nintendo Wii. The new name, according to Nintendo, is
> a reflection of their next-gen plans.
>
> A passage on revolution.nintendo.com goes on to describe why "Wii."
> "Wii," also pronounced as "We," is supposed to represent the openness
> of the system to even the most casual of gamers. The double "i"
> represents the controllers, as well as reiterates the message of a
> system that is inviting to all comers.
>
> The system itself is both small, stylish, and feature-packed. In the
> sleek package resides a bevy of features, including what was touted as
> "full backwards compatability." Backwards compatability with GameCube
> games is obvious enough, but the much-talked about "Virtual Console"
> makes it possible to go through the libraries of all previous Nintendo
> home consoles and play games throughout the 20 year history of
> Nintendo.
>
> The Wii's internal memory makes the Virtual Console possible, as the
> 512MB flash memory within allows owners to download and play games
> hosted on Nintendo's Virtual Console service. If you start to run out
> of space, a slot for SD cards is also available. For less than the
> price of a game, you could more than double the amount of space to hold
> games and saves.
>
> And, just like the Nintendo DS, the Wii will be wifi enabled out of the
> box. The already popular Nintendo WiFi Connection service will be the
> host for Nintendo online games, serving as an online community without
> fees or difficult setup.
>
> All told, the Wii looked interesting before, but after seeing the
> message they're now trying to push...well, it just got a whole lot
> better.
>
> Because, it's really not about you or me. It's about Wii."
>
>
> ______________
>
>
> http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148462.html
>
> Revolution renamed Wii
> [
> UPDATE 3] Nintendo announces the console formerly known as the
> Revolution has a new--and surprising--moniker. Analysts' reactions are
> mixed.
> By Staff, GameSpot
> Posted Apr 27, 2006 9:14 am PT
>
> In a surprise announcement this morning, Nintendo revealed the new name
> of its forthcoming game system: Wii. "As in 'we'," the official
> statement adds. For the official announcement visit the
> Revolution...err...Wii Web site.
>
> Nintendo Wii
> Behold! The Revolution renamed!
>
>
> After a brief Flash introduction, the site explains Nintendo's move.
> "While the code-name 'Revolution' expressed our direction, Wii
> represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates
> game players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch
> with their games ... and each other."
>
> The site goes on to say that Wii should be easy to remember for people
> around the world, no matter their language, and that it will avoid
> abbreviation. As for the unusual spelling with the lower-case letter
> "i" doubled up is intended to represent "both the unique controllers
> and the image of people gathering to play." It may also be worth noting
> that "ii" means "good" in Japanese.
>
> Nintendo sums up the name change with the following comments. "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."
>
> Game-industry analysts were swift with their responses. "Looks like a
> good solid name for Nintendo," said Michael Gartenberg, vice president
> and research director of Jupiter Research. "The key is making sure they
> follow up with a strong launch campaign to evangelize the new brand and
> help drive the message forward."
>
> Wedbush Morgan Securities' Michael Pachter was more mixed in his
> assessment. "My initial reaction, of course, is that the name is dumb,"
> he bluntly stated. "However, upon reflection, I thought that the name
> Game Boy was dumb, REALLY thought that the name Xbox was dumb, and
> can't even recall my reaction to PlayStation. Let's face it, devices
> with cool names like Dreamcast and Gizmondo fail, and the lame names
> seem to do well."
>
> Colin Sebastian, Lazard Capital Markets' senior research analyst for
> Internet and interactive entertainment, displayed Vulcan-like logic
> responding to the Wii revelation. "The success of the console will have
> much more to do with the quality of the games and the gameplay," he
> said. "Nintendo probably believes they've found a name that can stick
> with consumers. Revolution was catchy, but given similarities with the
> Xbox 360 name, perhaps Nintendo felt they had to make a change."

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>A passage on revolution.nintendo.com goes on to describe why "Wii."
>"Wii," also pronounced as "We," is supposed to represent the openness
>of the system to even the most casual of gamers. The double "i"
>represents the controllers, as well as reiterates the message of a
>system that is inviting to all comers.
>

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>
>
> Shouldn't it be Wiiii then?

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>
>
> just as Nintendo Project Reality was named Nintendo 64
> just as Nintendo Project Dolphin was named Nintendo Gamecube
> just as Nintendo Nitro was named Nintendo DS
> the Nintendo Revolution has been named Nintendo Wii
>
>
> http://revolution.ign.com/articles/703/703502p1.html
> http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3150013
> http://biz.gamedaily.com/industry/feature/?id=12535
> http://www.totalvideogames.com/news...n_9824_0_18.htm
> http://www.bit-tech.net/news/2006/0...ution_wii_name/
> http://www.gaming-age.com/news/2006/4/27-58
>
> "
> It was revealed today by Nintendo that the Revolution will be
> rechristened the Nintendo Wii. The new name, according to Nintendo, is
> a reflection of their next-gen plans.
>
> A passage on revolution.nintendo.com goes on to describe why "Wii."
> "Wii," also pronounced as "We," is supposed to represent the openness
> of the system to even the most casual of gamers. The double "i"
> represents the controllers, as well as reiterates the message of a
> system that is inviting to all comers.
>
> The system itself is both small, stylish, and feature-packed. In the
> sleek package resides a bevy of features, including what was touted as
> "full backwards compatability." Backwards compatability with GameCube
> games is obvious enough, but the much-talked about "Virtual Console"
> makes it possible to go through the libraries of all previous Nintendo
> home consoles and play games throughout the 20 year history of
> Nintendo.
>
> The Wii's internal memory makes the Virtual Console possible, as the
> 512MB flash memory within allows owners to download and play games
> hosted on Nintendo's Virtual Console service. If you start to run out
> of space, a slot for SD cards is also available. For less than the
> price of a game, you could more than double the amount of space to hold
> games and saves.
>
> And, just like the Nintendo DS, the Wii will be wifi enabled out of the
> box. The already popular Nintendo WiFi Connection service will be the
> host for Nintendo online games, serving as an online community without
> fees or difficult setup.
>
> All told, the Wii looked interesting before, but after seeing the
> message they're now trying to push...well, it just got a whole lot
> better.
>
> Because, it's really not about you or me. It's about Wii."
>
>
> ______________
>
>
> http://www.gamespot.com/news/6148462.html
>
> Revolution renamed Wii
> [
> UPDATE 3] Nintendo announces the console formerly known as the
> Revolution has a new--and surprising--moniker. Analysts' reactions are
> mixed.
> By Staff, GameSpot
> Posted Apr 27, 2006 9:14 am PT
>
> In a surprise announcement this morning, Nintendo revealed the new name
> of its forthcoming game system: Wii. "As in 'we'," the official
> statement adds. For the official announcement visit the
> Revolution...err...Wii Web site.
>
> Nintendo Wii
> Behold! The Revolution renamed!
>
>
> After a brief Flash introduction, the site explains Nintendo's move.
> "While the code-name 'Revolution' expressed our direction, Wii
> represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates
> game players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch
> with their games ... and each other."
>
> The site goes on to say that Wii should be easy to remember for people
> around the world, no matter their language, and that it will avoid
> abbreviation. As for the unusual spelling with the lower-case letter
> "i" doubled up is intended to represent "both the unique controllers
> and the image of people gathering to play." It may also be worth noting
> that "ii" means "good" in Japanese.
>
> Nintendo sums up the name change with the following comments. "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."
>
> Game-industry analysts were swift with their responses. "Looks like a
> good solid name for Nintendo," said Michael Gartenberg, vice president
> and research director of Jupiter Research. "The key is making sure they
> follow up with a strong launch campaign to evangelize the new brand and
> help drive the message forward."
>
> Wedbush Morgan Securities' Michael Pachter was more mixed in his
> assessment. "My initial reaction, of course, is that the name is dumb,"
> he bluntly stated. "However, upon reflection, I thought that the name
> Game Boy was dumb, REALLY thought that the name Xbox was dumb, and
> can't even recall my reaction to PlayStation. Let's face it, devices
> with cool names like Dreamcast and Gizmondo fail, and the lame names
> seem to do well."
>
> Colin Sebastian, Lazard Capital Markets' senior research analyst for
> Internet and interactive entertainment, displayed Vulcan-like logic
> responding to the Wii revelation. "The success of the console will have
> much more to do with the quality of the games and the gameplay," he
> said. "Nintendo probably believes they've found a name that can stick
> with consumers. Revolution was catchy, but given similarities with the
> Xbox 360 name, perhaps Nintendo felt they had to make a change."
>

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> They are taking the 'piss' !

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> After I'm done playing with my Wii, I can ask my girlfriend if she would
> like to play with my Wii, Maybe bring her friends over to play with my Wii
> also. Hope they're careful with my Wii joystick.