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Nintendo....Wii?
est:
I hate the name. Think it's basically been thought up in a Japanese marking thinktank by people unaware that "wee" is a slang word for urine. Or at least that's the only sane explanation I can come up with.
If they go forward with this name the Revolution will tank in the english-speaking world. I don't see any other outcome. A complete and utter flop. This is like releasing a car with a name like "Toyota Craap" and trying to justify it by saying that you've made the a's look like happy faces.
You can say "oh I don't see what the fuss is, I like it", but the majority of opinions I'm seeing are negative. I was definitely going to buy the Revolution, but now I'm reconsidering. It's not just that the name reminds me of "wee", but also kind of symbolic. I want them to know that they made a bad choice.
Hustler:
--- Quote from: Storm Rider ---Why don't they just keep it the Revolution? I don't see anything wrong with that name.
But somebody chosing one system over another based on the name is retarded. And people just love to give Nintendo shit about whatever decision they make anymore. Shut the hell up already.
--- End quote ---
Serious gamers will get the system anyhow, it's true. But Nintendo's been going on and on about bringing new people into the fold, those who were either very casual gamers previously, or didn't play them at all. And those are exactly the kind of uninformed people who would pass over this system because of the stupid name. I'm not saying it'll have a major impact, but I am certain it'll cost them a few sales.
will: wanton sex god:
if the name changes whether or not youre getting the console, or even makes you second guess it then you were probably getting it for the wrong reason
why dont you get a playstation 3.
Gryff:
The name change wil not affect hardcore Nintendo fans from buying the console, but Nintendo are making it difficult for themselves when it comes to winning over casual gamers.
If you knew nothing about games but just wanted a new console would you buy an Xbox 360, a Playstation 3 or a console named after urine?
Alegis:
A nice article, worth a read for those who hate the name;
http://blog.wired.com/games/index.blog?entry_id=1467976
"In defense of Wii"
"I'm not in love with Wii -- but Wii works."
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