Nintendo Goes Wii
April 27, 2006
I was simultaneously notified today of Nintendo announcing the official title of their next generation console by Tom, Adam, and Jon… Nintendo announced the change from codename Revolution to calling it Wii. Check out the announcement video on Rewired Mind.
Then read this explanation of the name from Nintendo:
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.
As for now, Nintendo.com has been /.’d, so you’ll have to try again later if you want to read what they have to say themselves.
Tags: console, game, gaming, Nintendo, revolution, video games, we, wii
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You want to get in contact with benjamin underwood to ask him about the wii. I am doing the same thing