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| Acmlm's Board - I3 Archive - General Gaming - Revolution or Wii? |
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Do you like the new Wii name or the the old name, the Revolution?| Nintendo's upcoming console...
The name Wii?
Or the name Revolution? | Revolution |
60.5%, 46 votes | Wii |
39.5%, 30 votes | Multi-voting is disabled. 76 users have voted.
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Keitaro Mole                   Since: 11-18-05 From: Massachusetts Last post: 6466 days Last view: 6466 days |
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| But the pont is that it dosn't matter if it is. Its still the same system it always was. | |||
timdevril50755 Poppy Bros. Jr  Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6318 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| I voted Wii for one reason: It's different.
I honestly believed Nintendo would go for another abreviation, like DS, PS3, PSP, etc. something like RS, for Revolution System Besides, it's not like Wii doesn't have a meaning, even if it is a little strange  |
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Ziff B2BB BACKTOBASICSBITCHES Since: 11-18-05 From: A room Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| There is a 1up.com article about the name has it being quite looked down upon by the Japanese industry insiders. An odd turn, to say the least. The article is here and is okay, I guess. I mean, this people are far more qualified to speak on general market trends than a bunch of gaming enthusiasts that are out of touch with the reality of the GENERAL public.
Ultimately I've thrown my cards in for the oncoming systems and if I'm going to buy one it is going to be the Wii. If only because I don't really play that many online games anymore and I just want something I can pick up and play and have some quick fun with. Like Smash Bros. or if Halo 3 knocks my socks off perhaps the 360 will come to me. I'm a little unsure right now, but for the simple fact of economics (and the fact that I just pre-ordered a DS Lite) I'm leaning towards getting the Wii. Remember, I was underwhelmed with the Gamecube this generation when compared to my chosen system, the X-Box. Thus far I've not been happy with Microsoft's strategy. Nintendo's has been so weird and bouncy (and the fact that it is easy to make fun of) that I adore them right now. Sony, as always, has been underwhelming me with their gross arrogance. |
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Pikawil  130  Since: 11-17-05 Last post: 6403 days Last view: 6311 days |
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| I vote for Revolution because it fits better with the current era of digital revolution... | |||
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero  Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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Originally posted by PikawilMy, how clever of you! Yes, that certainly was a clever play on words. I'm sure your mother constantly tells you how cool and witty you are. |
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HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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You know, it is stupid to refuse to buy something because of its name, but... this is a poll about which name you prefer. Granted, it could use a "who cares?" option, but all these posts saying the name doesn't affect the quality of the games don't really have any place in this thread.  |
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Trapster King Dedede Since: 11-19-05 From: Sweden Last post: 6416 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| Iīve never complained about it as a console as I doubt itīll be bad at all. I just donīt think the name fits.
As for my other opinions, you can see them in my eraly replies in this thread. |
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Cirvania Cyball I guess this is as close as Xkeeper will get to spell it right. :< Since: 11-17-05 From: The Island of Puerto Rico. Last post: 6310 days Last view: 6309 days |
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I go with Trapster's opinion on this. Wii just doesn't fit!
Revolution sounds MUCH better. And it's harder to make improper jokes with it. |
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Skreename Giant Red Paratroopa Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6314 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| Revolution sounds a bit better to me, but... Wii is definitely more unique. Wouldn't make much difference, either way, though... | |||
Kanop Gator Since: 05-14-06 From: Wherever whenever.. Last post: 6556 days Last view: 6556 days |
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| Revolution
It sounds better and i can't pronounce "Wii" |
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Deleted User Banned    Since: 05-08-06 Last post: None Last view: 6309 days |
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| Revolution was allot better name than wii. | |||
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Zonic Newcomer  Since: 06-05-06 From: Kent Last post: 6564 days Last view: 6564 days |
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| Wii means and is pronouced we as in many people so there is probably goging to be alot of multiplayer and co-operative games for it | |||
DJ Bouche Koopa Since: 11-22-05 From: Bligh Park, NSW, Australia Last post: 6470 days Last view: 6470 days |
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| Just wait it out a few months or a year or so. Then you won't even give a shit what it's called. Hell I was kinda dry on the name at first, but here I am saying (as in verbally spoken in real life) "Wii" quite freely with no problem, and that wasn't something I'd expect.
Don't get me wrong, I make "Wii"-like immature jokes all the time, but I'm still good with the name, and like how people thought names like DS, XBOX, or even sticking "64" at the end of freaking every game name was completely stupid...well here we are with the "stupidity" again, although maybe it's a little harder to accept since apparently "Wii" is not quite so culturally dandy to us, or perhaps end up with overdone immature jokes taken too far. So the Japanese don't like the name either, that's fair dinkum. I guess there are a lot of things in life where we don't particularly like (or understand) the names, however I understand this wasn't your point and this is just a standalone comment  .
Anyhow yeah, with HyperMackerel on this, going on to say the name is going to affect quality of games is a little too far. That's it for the name-related stuff. As for the system itself, this is one of the rare times I actually plan to buy a system when it's still fresh (and not a year or two after). I even convinced my friend to get this (he absolutely hates the name, btw ) over a 360 (I didn't even intend to xD), but one of us needs to get a 360 anyway because I'm suddenly interested in what Halo 3 would be like . |
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HyperHacker Star Mario Finally being paid to code in VB! If only I still enjoyed that. <_< Wii #7182 6487 4198 1828 Since: 11-18-05 From: Canada, w00t! My computer's specs, if anyone gives a damn. STOP TRUNCATING THIS >8^( Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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Originally posted by DJ Bouche Rentals ftw! For the record, I didn't think DS, Xbox or *64 were stupid names. |
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Skreename Giant Red Paratroopa Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6314 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| I think Project Reality sounded cooler than N64, since that would be the relevant comparison in this case. (Nitro sounds slightly more amusing than DS, too.) | |||
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Alastor Fearless Moderator Hero Since: 11-17-05 From: An apartment by DigiPen, Redmond, Washington Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| I love how before E3, there were two votes for wii, and now it's gone up like mad. | |||
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Thexare Metal battleaxe Off to better places  Since: 11-18-05 Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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Zonic:
But since discussion seems to have come back, I'm leaving it alone. |
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DJ Bouche Koopa Since: 11-22-05 From: Bligh Park, NSW, Australia Last post: 6470 days Last view: 6470 days |
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| I didn't think they were either, although DS was a little iffy for a bit, like Wii..but soon got over them. I didn't think they were "stupid" as such, just a little weird to start off with .
What about Project Dolphin and the GameCube.. I found it kinda amusing (but nice) how the SDK installation has a page about saving the dolphins along with a photo. Didn't N64 have an Ultra64 name for a while too? |
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NSNick Gohma IF ALL ELSE FAILS USE BOOZE  Since: 11-17-05 From: Last post: 6310 days Last view: 6310 days |
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| Yeah, it's codename was the Nintendo Ultra 64. I think I have an old Nintendo promo tape where they call it that. | |||
Adamant Buzz Blob Staff Wii have Wii  Since: 11-17-05 From: Norway Last post: 6308 days Last view: 6308 days |
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| Actually, Ultra 64 was supposed to be the name of the console, but Nintendo changed it for some reason.
The codename was Project Reality. (edited by Adamant on 06-09-06 06:36 PM) |
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