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zomboid
Toy Prince
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:16 pm Posts: 306
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 Nintendo announces... Wii???
Nintendo's ultra-innovative videogame console, which has been codenamed "Revolution" since it's announcement last year got it's official name yesterday:
Wii
pronounced "We"
Nintendo had this to say:
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.
Last edited by zomboid on Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:58 am, edited 2 times in total.
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zomboid
Toy Prince
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:16 pm Posts: 306
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Nerds far and wide practically broke the internet yesterday expressing their disgust and dismay w/ the new name.
I think it's kind of silly, but I'm buying one anyways!
Plus, there's evidence to suggest that Nintendo may be pulling an elaborate hoax - but whatever. I think it's hilarious how upset so many people are.
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Parka
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Joined: Mon Dec 05, 2005 3:14 pm Posts: 3106 Location: Oop North, UK
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I'm buying one, if you're put off by the name then meh to you.
It sounds fantastic!
and yeah the amount of uproar is hilarious
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:51 pm |
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Locomoco
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Joined: Wed Mar 01, 2006 11:13 pm Posts: 8143 Location: San Mateo
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I heard the rumors that it's a joke as well... the real name for the cosole will be "Jeffrey Daumer"
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:53 pm |
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zomboid
Toy Prince
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:16 pm Posts: 306
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Sony, not to be outdone - announced that the PS3 will be named:
Piii
Pronounced "Pee".
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Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:58 pm |
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Chuck
Line of Credit
Joined: Fri Oct 28, 2005 9:17 pm Posts: 1804 Location: Sacramento, CA
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zomboid wrote: Sony, not to be outdone - announced that the PS3 will be named:
Piii
Pronounced "Pee".

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Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:00 pm |
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zomboid
Toy Prince
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Ghostbuster
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What difference does the name make? If the name stops people from buying the system, they're not true gamers. I used to visit a popular video game forum, and I stuck to the off-topic forum 99% of the time because of the rampant stupidity displayed day in and day out in the gaming forum. NINTENDO IS TEH KIDDIE! XBOX OUTSELLZ GAMEPUBE!! SONY OUTSELLZ ALL!!! PWNT!!!! XBOX IS TEH HUGE!!!!! M$ IS TEH EVIL, AND BILL GATES IS TEH ANTICHRIST!!!!1111
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Parka
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Ghostbuster wrote: NINTENDO IS TEH KIDDIE! XBOX OUTSELLZ GAMEPUBE!! SONY OUTSELLZ ALL!!! PWNT!!!! XBOX IS TEH HUGE!!!!! M$ IS TEH EVIL, AND BILL GATES IS TEH ANTICHRIST!!!!1111
Sadly, this is the truth 
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lurker
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Joined: Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:22 pm Posts: 3696 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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i wish they would release the new DS micro in the US already, the new super mario game looks sick!
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jltohru
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Joined: Sun Oct 16, 2005 7:05 pm Posts: 3599 Location: sitting on skwisgaar's lap
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i like the name cuz i love nintendo and i tend to be a bit mushy.
i'm in baby!
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Sat Apr 29, 2006 10:44 am |
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zomboid
Toy Prince
Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2005 3:16 pm Posts: 306
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I agree about the DS micro. I love my DS - but that thing is very very sexy.
Check out this exhaustive Wikipedia entry for the Nintendo Wii:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wii
I'm just thrilled about this thing. The insanely innovative controller, WiFi ready, the low (projected) pricepoint (for the console AND the games), and the cherry on the sundae - the VIRTUAL CONSOLE, which will let you download any NES, SNES, or N64 game from Nintendo's library (Not to metion 3rd parties like Sega and Hudson, who are now on board). Incredible!
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