Revolution gets new name

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:03 pm

Wii couldn't think of anymore names.

Sword_Gun · Post by **Sword_Gun** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:08 pm

A name.. Is nothing, Its about Hardware and Software, not a Freakin' name.

Post by **Sparkfist** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:08 pm

When I found out that "Wii" is pronounced as "we", all that came to mind was the French word for "yes".

This has to be the dumbest name ever! Atleast with Revolution its sounds cool, grown up and a change in thinking. All of which Nintendo doesn't want to do apperantly. Seems they've dug themselves that ditch their in just for attracting kids, and they don't want to pull themselves out of it.

I have to say, I though Nintendo could take the second place, hell they had a shot at the first. But with this people are going to be stuck with the GameCube views. So Nintendo either doesn't know how to market to older people or they're just stupid.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:26 pm

Okay, here is what I wrote to Nintendo:

Cronotriggerfan wrote:Dear Nintendo Online representative:

I, along with many other gamers, were very excited when the Revolution was announced. I couldn't wait to use Nintendo's new innovative product, and still remain nostalgic of my older games, seeing as the Rev has multi-system support. However, all that changed today.

Nintendo Wii?!? I can't believe this. The name is just terrible, and everyone else thinks so, too. Just check any of the polls on sites such as IGN.com or gamespot.com. All of them say they hate the name, and so do I. Not only is it stupid sounding, there are also about a billion ways to make fun of it! I thought you guys were finally getting out of your slump; the Revolution presented an idea and name that appealed to all ages, not just kids. However, it seems you just shot yourself in the foot again, just like you shot yourself in the foot by making the N64 a cartridge system or scrapping Sony as your partner back in the'90s, or making "mini discs" for the Gamecube. I was going to get a "Wii", but now I will be purchasing the PS3; I'm making a statement, and many others will, too. I can't believe that Chrono Trigger could EVER be released on a system for a company that names their console the Wii. Now I see why Square Enix ceased supporting you guys. Get ready to read a lot of e-mails like this one.

Thanks (or not),
Josh

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:36 pm

CronoTriggerfan wrote:Okay, here is what I wrote to Nintendo:
Cronotriggerfan wrote:Dear Nintendo Online representative:

I, along with many other gamers, were very excited when the Revolution was announced. I couldn't wait to use Nintendo's new innovative product, and still remain nostalgic of my older games, seeing as the Rev has multi-system support. However, all that changed today.

Nintendo Wii?!? I can't believe this. The name is just terrible, and everyone else thinks so, too. Just check any of the polls on sites such as IGN.com or gamespot.com. All of them say they hate the name, and so do I. Not only is it stupid sounding, there are also about a billion ways to make fun of it! I thought you guys were finally getting out of your slump; the Revolution presented an idea and name that appealed to all ages, not just kids. However, it seems you just shot yourself in the foot again, just like you shot yourself in the foot by making the N64 a cartridge system or scrapping Sony as your partner back in the'90s, or making "mini discs" for the Gamecube. I was going to get a "Wii", but now I will be purchasing the PS3; I'm making a statement, and many others will, too. I can't believe that Chrono Trigger could EVER be released on a system for a company that names their console the Wii. Now I see why Square Enix ceased supporting you guys. Get ready to read a lot of e-mails like this one.

Thanks (or not),
Josh

Man, you're a jackass. Nintendo would never respond to anything like that. All you're talking to is a person who will automatically say "I'm sorry, no."

Post by **Gamelver** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:37 pm

yeah, it seems like Nintendo wants to bring non-gamers to play the Rev. (ok...Wii...) but with a name like that, I don't know if many older people will!

I, personally, could care less about the name, but I'm thinking of Nintendo's fate here....Hopefully, though, with enough negative support, they'll change it. Perhaps at E3 they'll announce the REAL change of the name

...

gamemasterAS · Post by **gamemasterAS** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:39 pm

my letter to the big N

Were the hell did you come up with the lame name wii. Hey guys wanna play with my wii. That just sounds wrong. I was a Nintendo all the way guy just today i played my ds, Sp, and my game boy pocket. I was a true hardcore Nintendo fan who never bought anything but Nintendo but that is all going to change know I'm looking to Sony for my console needs and i might even look to Sony for my next portable.

you guys make me sick i was excited so much for the REV i now cant stand you guys.

please email me back i want answers

vskid · Post by **vskid** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:45 pm

They shot themselves in the Wii instead of the foot this time.

If I had a choice, I'd gladly shoot my foot instead of my Wii.

gamemasterAS · Post by **gamemasterAS** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:49 pm

vskid wrote:They shot themselves in the Wii instead of the foot this time.
If I had a choice, I'd gladly shoot my foot instead of my Wii.

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:54 pm

Skyone wrote:
CronoTriggerfan wrote:Okay, here is what I wrote to Nintendo:
Cronotriggerfan wrote:Dear Nintendo Online representative:

I, along with many other gamers, were very excited when the Revolution was announced. I couldn't wait to use Nintendo's new innovative product, and still remain nostalgic of my older games, seeing as the Rev has multi-system support. However, all that changed today.

Nintendo Wii?!? I can't believe this. The name is just terrible, and everyone else thinks so, too. Just check any of the polls on sites such as IGN.com or gamespot.com. All of them say they hate the name, and so do I. Not only is it stupid sounding, there are also about a billion ways to make fun of it! I thought you guys were finally getting out of your slump; the Revolution presented an idea and name that appealed to all ages, not just kids. However, it seems you just shot yourself in the foot again, just like you shot yourself in the foot by making the N64 a cartridge system or scrapping Sony as your partner back in the'90s, or making "mini discs" for the Gamecube. I was going to get a "Wii", but now I will be purchasing the PS3; I'm making a statement, and many others will, too. I can't believe that Chrono Trigger could EVER be released on a system for a company that names their console the Wii. Now I see why Square Enix ceased supporting you guys. Get ready to read a lot of e-mails like this one.

Thanks (or not),
Josh
Man, you're a jackass. Nintendo would never respond to anything like that. All you're talking to is a person who will automatically say "I'm sorry, no."

Woah, pipe down, kid. Actually, mail in the masses has given birth to many company and policy changes. I'm simply voicing my opinion in a clear, concise, organized argument. Unless, of course, you want to play with a console called the Wii

. And by the way, I'd appreciate it if you didn't call me a jackass. You've looked at my statements with a very narrow, closed-minded view and have not fully grasped the concept of democracy. Input must be recieved before change, ya know

?

CTFan

vb_master · Post by **vb_master** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:56 pm

@CronoTriggerFan and gamemasterAS - prepare to get a letter saying, "We don't care about your ideas."

Post by **CronoTriggerfan** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:58 pm

vb_master wrote:@CronoTriggerFan and gamemasterAS - prepare to get a letter saying, "We don't care about your ideas."

The content of the letter recieved is not important. Read above post (duh)

. It's about showing Nintendo that their fans are not revieving this new news with open arms. Hopefully they'll get these kinds of emails in the masses, to prove the point.

CTFan

vb_master · Post by **vb_master** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:26 pm

CronoTriggerfan wrote:
vb_master wrote:@CronoTriggerFan and gamemasterAS - prepare to get a letter saying, "We don't care about your ideas."
The content of the letter recieved is not important. Read above post (duh) . It's about showing Nintendo that their fans are not revieving this new news with open arms. Hopefully they'll get these kinds of emails in the masses, to prove the point.

CTFan

They don't care.

Post by **Skyone** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:29 pm

gamemasterAS wrote:my letter to the big N

Were the hell did you come up with the lame name wii. Hey guys wanna play with my wii. That just sounds wrong. I was a Nintendo all the way guy just today i played my ds, Sp, and my game boy pocket. I was a true hardcore Nintendo fan who never bought anything but Nintendo but that is all going to change know I'm looking to Sony for my console needs and i might even look to Sony for my next portable.

you guys make me sick i was excited so much for the REV i now cant stand you guys.

please email me back i want answers

Sorry, I passed this one up.

That grammar and spelling makes me sick.

please email me back i want answers

When did you ask a question? And they're NEVER going to email you, even if their company depended on it.

Why the copulate would you lose all faith in Nintendo because of a three letter word?

You = overexaggeration.

Weebl · Post by **Weebl** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:32 pm

Why would you not buy a console because of its name? That is quite childish. As others have said, a name is nothing. If you meet anyone with an odd name, are you likely to stop associating with them simply because of that? Of course not.

Hey, I don't like the name much, yet I'm willing to give it a shot. Think about what Sir-Games-A-Lot said about some of the most successful products having weird names. Perhaps it just needs to grow on us a bit.

Oh, and think about the other names for consoles this upcoming generation. We have the Xbox360, which just has a number tacked onto its predecessor's name. Then there's the even less original PS3, which is just their previous console's name, except with a 3. At least Nintendo's taking a risk. After all, isn't that what the Nintendo Wii is about?