Revolution? Yeah right. Official name is: - Page 5

ahuambachano · 05-01-2006, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Auron

Perhaps "Wii" is just the Japanese name and they'll have an english translation or something.

Nowadays, I really doubt it

Super_Mario08 · 05-01-2006, 05:44 PM

Lurch, you are an idiot. -slaps in the face- Until you can think of a better line, you don't get to speak.

**Kargath** · 05-01-2006, 06:51 PM

Coming this Wiinter?

El Barto · 05-01-2006, 09:47 PM

I see Nintendo continues to fiercely defend its position as the dorkiest console brand.

The Doctor · 05-02-2006, 09:38 AM

Okay I now get the topic in misc.

Should have stuck with Wiivolution.

Sir Dark, The Hunter · 05-02-2006, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Super_Mario08

I have some funny phrases with 'Wii.'

'Hey, there is a disc stuck in my Wii.'
'I am going to point the controller of my Wii at the television and shoot stuff on screen.'

that's disgusting, shame on you!

put that away before you scare all of the little kiddies or worse, get them to think that that's funny

Auron · 05-02-2006, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Super_Mario08

Lurch, you are an idiot. -slaps in the face- Until you can think of a better line, you don't get to speak.

You are not funny. Lurch is not an idiot. You are an idiot. Game over. Thanks for playing.

GURU ANT · 05-02-2006, 09:10 PM

ooooooooooownnage

Hero Mystic · 05-03-2006, 04:25 AM

Nintendo called it "Wii" because since it's pronounced, "We", it means that this console will be for everybody. It's supposed to be an appeal for everyone worldwide to play the console. Now of course "Revolution" sounds better, but that's also because the name has been hammered down into our brain to make it sound a helluva lot better. Besides, who would be discouraged to buy the Wii when it can do:

Backwards capability
Download NES-N64 (and some sega games as well)
Have a new controller while having a backup controller with the old style
Having some kickass games.

With those qualities, the name is far in the back of my head. Now everyone stop thinking nasty and then you'll get used to it.

Lurch1982 · 05-03-2006, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Auron

Perhaps "Wii" is just the Japanese name and they'll have an english translation or something.

Nah. They made up a nonsensical Engrish word because it could be used universally. Granted, a Playstation is still a Playstation in every country in the world, just like the Xbox is an Xbox in every country in the world. Might make sense if they still had the "Famicom/Nintendo Entertainment System" divide, but it really doesn't.

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Originally Posted by some jabroni

Lurch, you are an idiot. -slaps in the face- Until you can think of a better line, you don't get to speak.

Who in the blue hell are you? If I wanted your opinion, I'd give it to you.

Bandit · 05-03-2006, 04:15 PM

What's in a name? That which we call a rose,
By any other name would smell as sweet.

**Booyakasha** · 05-03-2006, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Hero Mystic

Nintendo called it "Wii" because since it's pronounced, "We", it means that this console will be for everybody.

If they wanted the console to be for everybody, they'd have designed it in a way that would appeal to traditional developers, not just the crazy ones like Shiggy. A great many games will be totally unworkable with the Rev/Wii controller, and there isn't a hard-drive; these factors can only reduce the number of games that get put out on the system. I don't exactly have fond memories of the dry spells that have been dogging Nintendo since the N64 was released.

**Sean P Kelly** · 05-03-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

If they wanted the console to be for everybody, they'd have designed it in a way that would appeal to traditional developers, not just the crazy ones like Shiggy.

If everyone did the same thing and not take risks, the world would be a boring place.

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

A great many games will be totally unworkable with the Rev/Wii controller

I have to say that's counting your chickens before they hatch. Wait until the Wii in unvieled and E3, THEN you can say what it can or can't do.

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

and there isn't a hard-drive

No there isn't. Doesn't mean you can't save games on it. The system contains 512 MB of Flash Memory (the same technology used in USB keys and the iPod Nano) and is compatible with USB devices.

Hero Mystic · 05-03-2006, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Booyakasha

If they wanted the console to be for everybody, they'd have designed it in a way that would appeal to traditional developers, not just the crazy ones like Shiggy.

See Gimpy's response.

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A great many games will be totally unworkable with the Rev/Wii controller,

I hope you do know that Nintendo made a traditional controller as a backup, and it comes with the remote.

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and there isn't a hard-drive; these factors can only reduce the number of games that get put out on the system.

So you're trying to say that the Nintendo Wii won't be capable of DOWNLOADING games? Do your homework dude. It's still able to save.

And you really shouldn't overlook the controller. Remember, it was Nintendo that created:

the L and R buttons
The Control Stick
The Z button.
and Sensitivity Buttons (See Gamecube L and R buttons)

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these factors can only reduce the number of games that get put out on the system

The only people that ditched the nintendo was Electronic Arts (EA), who only use sports games anyways.

X-3 · 05-03-2006, 06:36 PM

"The only people that ditched the nintendo was Electronic Arts (EA), who only use sports games anyways."

No, many other developers "ditched" Nintendo as well. Where did you get that only EA "ditched" Nintendo?

I remember reading something that said Nintendo did NOT invent the control stick. I'm not sure if that is true though.

Hero Mystic · 05-03-2006, 06:41 PM

You might want to bite your tongue on that one.

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia.org

Companies developing or intending to publish games for the Wii include: Activision, AQ Interactive, Artdink, Atlus, Blitz Games, Capcom, Clover Studio, Crossbeam Studios Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Grasshopper Manufacture, Koei, Kojima Productions, Konami, Kuju Entertainment, Midway Games, Namco Bandai, Natsume, N-Space, Inc., NIBRIS, Sega, SNK, Square Enix, Ubisoft, Tecmo, Pandemic Studios and THQ.

http://www.revolutionreport.com/nintendo_wii_faq <<< And there's the proof.

EDIT: Heh, and in the process I contradicted myself.

Yami Yoshi · 05-03-2006, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Bandit

What's in a name? That which we call a rose,
By any other name would smell as sweet.

When presented to the masses, many will judge the console as a whole from its awful name.

That's exactly why Microsoft decided not to name their console the "Xbox 2", because it would appear inferior to Sony's PlayStation 3.

Nintendo's intent may have been publicity, but whether they wanted this type of publicity is another question.

**Sean P Kelly** · 05-03-2006, 07:41 PM

^ at least Nintendo named their system instead of creating a sequel for the system.

Codiekitty · 05-03-2006, 08:20 PM

Believe it or not, Nintendo's done "sequel consoles" too.

Nintendo -> Super Nintendo -> Nintendo 64

Game Boy -> Game Boy Color -> Game Boy Advance

Where are these lemmings going? The Super Nintendo Super Shire! Hop in line and follow them there!

Hero Mystic · 05-03-2006, 09:09 PM

Nintendo 64 doesn't really count IMO.

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Hero Mystic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Around the corner of your... Gender: Posts: 270 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 8,005.87 Bank: 1,595.86 Total Points: 9,601.73 Donate	Nintendo called it "Wii" because since it's pronounced, "We", it means that this console will be for everybody. It's supposed to be an appeal for everyone worldwide to play the console. Now of course "Revolution" sounds better, but that's also because the name has been hammered down into our brain to make it sound a helluva lot better. Besides, who would be discouraged to buy the Wii when it can do: Backwards capability Download NES-N64 (and some sega games as well) Have a new controller while having a backup controller with the old style Having some kickass games. With those qualities, the name is far in the back of my head. Now everyone stop thinking nasty and then you'll get used to it.

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