"Wii? i am not buying that!"

[mike-zim]

So wii all know the new name (sorry i haven't used that pun yet so it will be the last)

Big question is will you still buy it or not. personnally i will still be first in the que for my Wii.:shakehead (still sounds bad)

it is about what it represents. let me know if this name has made you think twice about buying it?

[Hellfire]

Anyone who doesn't buy a console because of it's name should be put in a cage with horny bears.

[Pit-Jr]

god no, the underpaid clerk at the game store who doesnt want to be there anymore than i do might laugh at me. the horror!

nah of course ill be buying it, its still gonna look hot on the shelf and Nintendo is still Nintendo

[Fierce_LiNk]

I'm going to let this thread stay here. But, we already have 3 threads already about the name. Let's keep it organised here please, guys.

[The Peeps]

Personally I don't like the name and I can't see a lot of casual/new gamers (at least from the U.K) choosing that over the ps3 or 360 with a name like that. I'm only referring to the small amount of people that will go into a shop thinking 'hmm what console shall I get, ps3, 360 or.. Wii??'

I think most, if not everyone, here will still get the Wii when it comes out. I think when I get mine though I'll just call it my Nintendo or still call it the revolution... I just can't see my self saying that I'll be going upstairs to play on my Wii.

Don't regard that as immature please because it's not, I'm sure none of you would like to be heard saying that you like to play with your Wii. It doesn't make me think any less about the system and I'm still as psyched as I was before about getting it but I just don't like the name.

[Kurtle Squad]

Anyone who doesn't buy a console because of it's name should be put in a cage with horny bears.

With razor edge knives for penises.

[Hellfire]

With razor edge knives for penises.
That goes without saying :awesome:

[vicious77]

I really don't understand this association of gaming with image.. since when has it ever been cool to play video games, whether you're playing GTA:SA or BHA:WHR (that's Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue to you casuals ;) ) the difference is ultimately marginal. It's not like you brag about how cool and manly your console is to girls is it? The choice of name Nintendo decided to go with will really only matter to your friends (and how badly they can take the Wii out of you) and once they play it trust me their amazingly observant and mature (sarcasm) wee-wee jokes will fade away.. to be replaced by wide-eyed wonder that such immersion and freedom of control in a game could be achieved without their precious HD and 8 processors (or however many Sony have managed to fit inside that hideous George Foreman-esque creation of theirs).

[weeyellowbloke]

Of course I'll still get it, anyone who changes their mind due to the name is a shallow eejit. Some casual gamers as yet undecided might, however, be put off by the name. Oh and if saying 'queue for my wii' makes you feel awkward, just say 'queue for the wii' instead, it sounds less.... um..... questionable.

[Fierce_LiNk]

I really don't understand this association of gaming with image.. since when has it ever been cool to play video games, whether you're playing GTA:SA or BHA:WHR (that's Barbie Horse Adventures: Wild Horse Rescue to you casuals ;) ) the difference is ultimately marginal. It's not like you brag about how cool and manly your console is to girls is it? The choice of name Nintendo decided to go with will really only matter to your friends (and how badly they can take the Wii out of you) and once they play it trust me their amazingly observant and mature (sarcasm) wee-wee jokes will fade away.. to be replaced by wide-eyed wonder that such immersion and freedom of control in a game could be achieved without their precious HD and 8 processors (or however many Sony have managed to fit inside that hideous George Foreman-esque creation of theirs).

I agree.

You know, if there's anyone at the moment who's changing the image of gaming, i would have to say that it is Nintendo. The DS is really appealing to non-gamers all over the world.

[Smiter]

I'm agreed with vicious and Link. :D

Right now, Wii is the console that is capturing everyone's imagination. People laughed at the DS when it was first revealed but it now boasts phenomenal sales figures - only bettered by the DS Lite (which I shall be getting).

Of course I will still be buying a Wii. It's the most exciting console out there and actually offers something fresh, which both the PS3 and 360 fail to do. DS pulled in new crowds and Wii can do the same.

To refuse to buy a Wii just because of its name is just being extremely shallow and simple-minded.

[Pestneb]

the name is a teeny bit off putting, but to be totally honest, I don't think I'll be buying mine from a shop anyway, online tends to be cheaper. and I was hoping not to get it on Launch. but I know I'm weak so :(

I can't say my cube pops up in conversation very often, at most I'll say I played a bit of "game name", because its not the cube I play most of the time (holding down z on boot got boring quick)

I'm thinking, if a memory stick was called "Wii" or a telephone was called a "Wii" pronounced we, would I think wee. And the answer is no.
would I call it my wii? nope, I'd call it my phone, or memory stick. and I'll call this my console.
In a shop, I'd ask if they had a "Wii" or any "Wii Games" without a problem (assuming I was intending on buying games from a shop).

in short, no problem myself, more put in my head by the constant wee association on here

[kav82]

Anyone who doesn't buy a console because of it's name should be put in a cage with horny bears.

I agree, death by the bears!

[gaggle64]

To be honest, I'll be queing up outside Game with my "I need a Wii" T-shirt at least 6 days early. Different name. Same console. Humorous name, but still the same console.

[vicious77]

I'm going to let this thread stay here. But, we already have 3 threads already about the name. Let's keep it organised here please, guys.

lol has anyone taken a look at the IGN Rev.. ehem Wii boards? it's overrun with lame posts claiming Nintendo is doomed and making desperate lunges at immature humour generally involving urine..

[DCK]

Of course I will buy it. It's just very unconformatable. Luckily I'm Dutch, or else I would have to ask "Where can I find the Wii games?"... Then again, Wii sounds exactly the same as 'wie', which means 'who', so we can all have a laugh at that, too :sad:

Seeing reactions everywhere I doubt Nintendo's keeping that name though.

[SINFIELD]

I personally think the name Wii is a great name. I'm don't know what the fuss is all about. At the end of the day, its a brand name that represnts what the console stands for....just like Apple's iPod (what a failure that was!!).

I think its a fantastic move by nintendo to pull itself away from the likes of the Playstation 3 (WHAT AN INNOVATIVE NAME!!!) and the XBox 360 (that seems to have aged 259 interations in 1 generation....wow, it MUST be good!) who have thrown lots of heavy hardware specs into 1 box...boast a bit of HD technology....which costs about a £1000 pounds to by a half decent tv for at the moment anyway....so there you have it £1300 for a nice new home console....whooppie doo!!

Nintendo have taken the time to think about what the consumer wants from games....I'd much prefer better interaction with a game and feel like i'm in the environment than lots of eye candy video effects....and probably costing under the £200 barrier at launch, they're onto a win!!

So I personally can't wait to see what innovatations the big N has planned for the Wii at E3.

Happy Days for Nintendo....Just waiting to pre order!!

Sinfield

[Fierce_LiNk]

lol has anyone taken a look at the IGN Rev.. ehem Wii boards? it's overrun with lame posts claiming Nintendo is doomed and making desperate lunges at immature humour generally involving urine..

Aw well, every site is going to get members and threads like that though. Some more than others.

[shade]

Give it time, the name might grow you on and the public just like iPod did. I don't buy things for name. Nintendo Wii is still mine on launch day.

[arab_freak]

It's all about first impressions. If Nintendo really wants people to "pick up the FHC" and give a good first impression about gaming, they can start doing it with a better name. It doesn't even have a proper logo!

[Shaithan]

I bought an NES, an SNES, an N64, and a GCN and the games have just been getting better. There's no way I'm letting a name get in the way of me buying Nintendo's next console. Besides with a good nights sleep it kind of grew on me. I found it sounds better when called the Nintendo Wii, than just the Wii.

[vicious77]

the name is the logo freak! i think that's quite a nifty bit of branding actually.. also the way the name transcends cultural and linguistic barriers lends support to the general thinking behind the concept of "Wii" and involving as many people in this potentially amazing experience without being offput by immature one dimensional subject matter and hardware and software clearly marketed at a very limited demographic..

[raven_blade2006]

I personally think the name Wii is a great name. I'm don't know what the fuss is all about. At the end of the day, its a brand name that represnts what the console stands for....just like Apple's iPod (what a failure that was!!).

I think its a fantastic move by nintendo to pull itself away from the likes of the Playstation 3 (WHAT AN INNOVATIVE NAME!!!) and the XBox 360 (that seems to have aged 259 interations in 1 generation....wow, it MUST be good!) who have thrown lots of heavy hardware specs into 1 box...boast a bit of HD technology....which costs about a £1000 pounds to by a half decent tv for at the moment anyway....so there you have it £1300 for a nice new home console....whooppie doo!!

Nintendo have taken the time to think about what the consumer wants from games....I'd much prefer better interaction with a game and feel like i'm in the environment than lots of eye candy video effects....and probably costing under the £200 barrier at launch, they're onto a win!!

So I personally can't wait to see what innovatations the big N has planned for the Wii at E3.

Happy Days for Nintendo....Just waiting to pre order!!

Sinfield

The name would be better received if it did not bring to mind the act of urinating. Thats basically what has got so many people worked up.

[monkeyDluffy]

the name is the logo freak! i think that's quite a nifty bit of branding actually.. also the way the name transcends cultural and linguistic barriers lends support to the general thinking behind the concept of "Wii" and involving as many people in this potentially amazing experience without being offput by immature one dimensional subject matter and hardware and software clearly marketed at a very limited demographic..

I still think their will be more of a logo to it than just the name, even if its just adding in a couple of circles or something.

[DCK]

The name would be better received if it did not bring to mind the act of urinating. Thats basically what has got so many people worked up.
Not only that, but Wii is the sound children make when going of the slide. It makes it sound very childish.

The i's in itself aren't that bad (though they are weird for a video console game), though multiple i's usually require a bigger name. What makes it so bad is the 'W'.

[vicious77]

I still think their will be more of a logo to it than just the name, even if its just adding in a couple of circles or something.

what like this? :awesome:

http://server3.pictiger.com/img/260482/picture-hosting/11612283160.php

dammit image posting not working.. i just posted the link..

[Waylander]

I dont like the name but I will get one, no matter what Nintendo called it.

[shade]

So whats the intials then NW or NWii??

[Smowza]

anyone who really hates the name better get used to it cuz in a few months time you'll be seeing it everytime you boot up the thing. i suggest to start work on liking it now :)

[DCK]

anyone who really hates the name better get used to it cuz in a few months time you'll be seeing it everytime you boot up the thing. i suggest to start work on liking it now :)
I'll try. The first 'OMG teh suxxorz' reaction is starting to wear off. I actually like the logo flash thingy on Nintendo's website now :smile:

[The3rdChildren]

I have no problems with the name, the fact it is so bizarre is great. Anyone who won't be buying this because of the name probably isn't mature enough to play games with their Wii anyway.

[arab_freak]

what like this? :awesome:

http://server3.pictiger.com/img/260482/picture-hosting/11612283160.php

dammit image posting not working.. i just posted the link..

Now THAT'S a logo. :bowdown:

[Smowza]

personally i would just like them to say each letter stands for something ( i know it is meant to be 2 i's for the unique controller and people etc).

Something like Wireless interactive immersion

[The3rdChildren]

personally i would just like them to say each letter stands for something ( i know it is meant to be 2 i's for the unique controller and people etc).

Something like Wireless interactive immersion

Wireless Innovative Innuendo.

[Belease]

I'm getting one, but the chances of me ever calling it a Wii is slim to none. There's also zero possibility I'll ever hear anyone say Wii without thinking of wee. Written down it's not so bad. But say it and BAM - I think of wee.

[Retro_Link]

personally i would just like them to say each letter stands for something ( i know it is meant to be 2 i's for the unique controller and people etc).

Something like Wireless interactive immersion

What is it

........a Nintendo Revolution, that's what!!

[arab_freak]

Wang inside <scientific name for reproductive organs>

The possibilities are limited. Very limited.

[Smowza]

Wireless interactive interface
Wireless immersive interface

other names could have been 'Free' and 'One'

[Dr.Boo]

Even if I don't like the name, there is no reason I wouldn't buy it. This console will kick ass, and wether it's named wii or Revolution, it won't change the hardware and the games.
I'll go to the store, and ask for "the latest Nintendo console please" ;)

[Zero Seven]

ill defintely but the Wii without a second thought, its just right now... the name hasnt grown on me yet at all. I still dont like it but I do think its actually cool as a logo or in writing rather than saying it.

maybe it will grow on me but I know im defintely buying one without question.

[monkeyDluffy]

well we've all got 6 months ish before its released so theirs plenty of time!

[AshMat]

I think ill jsut call it a nintendo until Wii sinks in

[arab_freak]

http://newgrounds.com/bbs/user_images/pics/1/8698000/ngbbs4451a2509fa2d.jpg

[monkeyDluffy]

what like this? :awesome:

http://server3.pictiger.com/img/260482/picture-hosting/11612283160.php

dammit image posting not working.. i just posted the link..

yeah, something like that. 360 has its circles/X, PS3 will have that strange PS logo that has been their since ps1, gamecube had the cube logo, so I assume their will be something.

[ShadowV7]

Wii has settled in to my mind more now.Hope i'll get like it alot like the Revolution.

[SINFIELD]

That is a fair point, i think that will be overlooked post E3 though. Any name other than the 'revolution' that we have grown to love over the past year was blatently going to get a bit of stick though.

[arab_freak]

Nobody noticed the extra button in the picture I posted above. :(

[Nintendork]

This thread's title can be summed up in two simple words:
"Your loss."

Fin.

[gaggle64]

Did the Siemens mobile phone company have to go through all this?

[Towers]

Still dont' like the name.. I don't mind the fact they're trying to be different but different doesn't always mean better. However I'm still getting one without a doubt but I will still think it's a crap name

[Kurtle Squad]

The problem it...The name looks cool; but it doesn't sound cool...

[AFB]

:EDIT:

Sorry... seems like I posted in the wrong thread haha, my fault...

[Smowza]

sorry dude, but i dont really like them

[AFB]

Not trying to make something that would work or look good actually, I´m just bored... so...

[Fresh]

Not trying to make something that would work or look good actually, I´m just bored... so...

Meh there alright.

[Shyguy]

iWi - !M! upside down :P
iiW
Wii
IwI
IIw
wII - hmmm some seem cool, and all im doing is reajusting the letters

[AFB]

I´m getting the damn thing no matter what it´s called. They can name it Poohouse for all I care

[Dr.Boo]

I'm starting to get used to it... but it's gonna take some time before I really totally get used to it. Then again, I have half a year left, or maybe more, since I still don't know when the Revo... ehhh Wii is gonna be released in Europe.

[GigaPlay]

It is Nintendo Wii, or simply 'wii'? If it's the latter, I bet they'll call all their future console Wii something if it catches on. If they want it to catch on, and it does, they're going to re-use it.

[arab_freak]

http://newgrounds.com/bbs/user_images/pics/1/8702000/ngbbs445256d4458bd.jpg

[Mundi]

I say that if you won´t get the Wii because of the name, your not worth playing any video game! (I have a very bitter hate against posers)
I´m not pointing the finger at anyone by the way

[ShadowV7]

I say that if you won´t get the Wii because of the name, your not worth playing any video game!
Nice rhyme,and true :awesome:

[ZeldaFreak]

Probs not, actually the name is only good in Japan.

If we look at the History of Nintendos home console names:

NES = An Entertainment system that was made by Nintendo
SNES = A Super(upgraded) Entertainment system that was made by Nintendo
N64 = A Nintendo console with 64 bit graphics
Gamecube = A cube designed console that plays games


So in theory why not name it the N5, Revolution, or even Blue Wave.

But why the FUCK Wii, bet they thought iPods are cool - need an extra i to show we care about multiplayer and very wholesome - oh its about "WE".

They have just alienated all gamers everywhere and have gone after people who actually don't play games.

So FUCK off Nintendo, everytime yourgetting it right you screw it up.

We oui Wii

[GCplaya77]

My conclusion is that the name's not for the gamers, the games will be for us,-and everyone, but the name will certainly attract girls and older people, I can't imagine a married thirty something man (or woman) with kids, seeing an ad for The Nintendo Revolution, and feeling like it's something they would want, but I can definitely see them feeling that way if it were called Wii. First they'll say, "Wii? that's strange, hmm.." The biggest thing it has going for it is that it's different enough to break away from the current videogame image, and that's exactly what Nintendo wants to do, they won't be thinking, "HAHA That sounds like Wee, I'm too grown for THAT!" It's a much more inviting name than Revolution is for the people they need to reach with the name, because any real gamer will play and buy one regardless of the name.

hell, I could even see my parents, who are over 50, and black, being interested in it.

[triforcemario]

Mah, I don't care about that name, but thats besides the point... I lot of people thought that the name "gameboy" was crap at first, same witht he PlayStation, or the X-BOX (original and the 360), iPods, amazon, google and yahoo, and possibly some others I forgot to mention.

[SINFIELD]

IF NINTENDO CAME UP WITH THE NAME....WHO ARE Wii TO ARGUE?

For years they have provided awesome games, new gaming innovations and years of fun!

When your sitting there throwing your arms about having the time of your life, interacting with the likes of Mario and Zelda like you have never done before...you won't even think about what its called!

I can't wait....I want it now....Bring on E3!!!

Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!! :yay: