Nintendo Wii???

judesalmon · Post by **judesalmon** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:09 pm

Is it possible for a name to kill a console before it's even released?

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:23 pm

Nuon and Indrema, anyone?

Stormwatch · Post by **Stormwatch** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 11:39 pm

They had other problems. Indrema didn't ever produce a working prototype or anything but press releases; Nuon - not a bad name, especially compared to "Wii" - was underpowered and lacked titles.

jp · Post by jp » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:37 am

Thank you Nintendo. You have created a surgence in middle school humor. And I for one, find it delightfully amusing.

iatneH · Post by **iatneH** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:42 am

This thread needs some PaCrappa.

professor ganson · Post by **professor ganson** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:49 am

This whole thread has me lol. This one is classic:

The Coop wrote:Well, at least they didn't call it a Wii Station.

icycalm · Post by **icycalm** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:04 am

Those who suggest a different name for countries other than Japan can forget about it. Console names are worldwide from now, and this isn't changing.

But I would also bet money that the final product will have a different name. Whatever they were thinking when they came up with Wii, they'll be forced to think again or face disaster.

Specineff · Post by **Specineff** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:57 am

Lou/NCC1701P sends his official response through me. (He's busy.)

http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/squirrel.htm

Post by **BulletMagnet** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:09 am

So I guess Nintendo fanboys will be called "wiiners" from now on?

...

I'm afraid to think of what that guy at SegaBastard is gonna do with this.

The Coop · Post by **The Coop** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 2:23 am

He will pwobabwii have a wiiwii good time wif it.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:15 am

Now boys and girls, it's time for a classic "Dick and Jane" story for children of all ages:

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Dick wants Jane to suck on his "wii-wii" (er, "wee-wee")...he wants a blow-job now dammit! A hand-job just won't cut it with Dick. See Jane's satisfy his sexual wants and mores. See that Dick can't get enough.

The End
------------------------ Just a lil' j/k here... ^_~

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

MSZ · Post by **MSZ** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:26 am

metallica_tyler · Post by **metallica_tyler** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:36 am

I dont understand that "O RLY?" thing? what's up with that? a user did that in gamefaqs and I laughed about it the entire day.. it was just weird.

Classic photo BTW

ahnslaught · Post by **ahnslaught** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:37 am

Response 1: What huh? Why? Wee? Which is it?

Response 2: It's pronounced We? Isn't that the name of a women's tv channel?

MSZ · Post by **MSZ** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:44 am

metallica_tyler wrote:I dont understand that "O RLY?" thing? what's up with that? a user did that in gamefaqs and I laughed about it the entire day.. it was just weird.

Classic photo BTW

I got more.

Sorry for off-topic guys.

gameoverDude · Post by **gameoverDude** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:44 am

This name has got to go. Wii? GET OUT. It's just too Wiird. *laughing derisively*

Just look at all the jokes that have already ensued. Maybe this is what Nintendo wants- everyone will be talking about a stupid name.

I'm betting Nintendo of America WILL change this name. Just what was so wrong with Revolution?

Thank you for a million laughs, Nintendo.

PC Engine Fan X! · Post by **PC Engine Fan X!** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 3:50 am

ahnslaught wrote:Response 1: What huh? Why? Wee? Which is it?

Response 2: It's pronounced We? Isn't that the name of a women's tv channel?

Yes, We (Women's Entertainment Channel) is the actual name of that particular channel. Nintendo's spelling of "Wii" is pronounced "We" as in "we" are going to Disneyland. Not you but the blond with a sexy hourglass figure next to you.

PC Engine Fan X! ^_~

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:09 am

lol - i like it. I totally dig the name - i can now make my girlfriend laugh by telling her i'm gonna go play with my Wii. I'm gonna put my Wii on the carpet and play with it in front of the tv. I can't wait to invite all my friends over to play with my Wii. I bet they'll have a blast.

I'm not being sarcastic either, i really do like it. I love Wii. I especially love my Wii, and i don't even have it yet. Thank you, Nintendo. My girlfriend will get many kicks out of me and my Wii. And orgasms.

To bad they didn't call it Wang.

No_not_like_Quake · Post by **No_not_like_Quake** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:25 am

icycalm wrote:Those who suggest a different name for countries other than Japan can forget about it. Console names are worldwide from now, and this isn't changing.

But I would also bet money that the final product will have a different name. Whatever they were thinking when they came up with Wii, they'll be forced to think again or face disaster.

Yes good post. I happen to agree though I'm not bothered by the name. Well it's pretty fucking dumb.

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:45 am

You guys. I seriously doubt that the name will affect sales in even the slightest bit. It's Nintendo.

MSZ · Post by **MSZ** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 4:49 am

circuitface wrote:It's Nintendo.

They should rename themselves as Witendo from now on.

JBC · Post by **JBC** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 5:01 am

Muthafucka Wii!

UnscathedFlyingObject · Fri Apr 28, 2006 6:05 am

Just found this little poll over at a jp videogame website.

まもなく開幕するE3 2006。あなたは？(E3 is going to start soon. You are?)
任天堂の発表に期待 (looking forward to Nintendo's announcements)
56%

SCEの発表に期待 (looking forward to SCE's announcements)
27%

マイクロソフトの発表に期待 (looking forward to Microsoft's announcements)
15%

http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/games/articl ... ws040.html Check the right side.

The japanese seem pretty hyped about the Wii(ner) (japan is full of pervs from what I've heard...)

Post by **system11** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 7:36 am

I don't understand the whole O RLY thing either.

Turrican · Post by **Turrican** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 8:34 am

Wii - it'll take time to get accustomed with the name, but I guess it's a good thing they didn't go with "Revolution". That was very arrogant.

Besides, Wii is quite in line with the DS philosophy. You know, the one for which every hardcore gamer was totally laughing at that dog-tamagotchi - and it still blew out the competition...

EOJ · Post by **EOJ** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:50 am

http://www.iiiiiiii.com/

sethsez · Post by **sethsez** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:55 am

Turrican wrote:Wii - it'll take time to get accustomed with the name, but I guess it's a good thing they didn't go with "Revolution". That was very arrogant.

But still not half as obnoxious as their bullshit reasoning for the name, complete with two "i"s.

Klatrymadon · Post by **Klatrymadon** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:06 am

I liked Revolution. Its arrogance would have been a massive boon to Nintendo, I think... plus the name practically would have forced them to keep all of their promises!

Fighter17 · Post by **Fighter17** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:29 am

WWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Shocky · Post by **Shocky** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:35 am

Nintendo WRYYY

shmups.system11.org

Nintendo Wii???

So the Nintendo Revolution is now known as "Wii"..

Yes, "We" is an actual USA based cable/satellite c