Nintendo Revolution has a new name!

http://www.playwithyourwii.com/

Thinking about namebrands, if you think 'ipod' you tend not to deconstruct it into "i=interactive" "pod=handheld, small,shapely", you automatically think mp3 player rather than thinking about the actual word.

I'm sure this is what Nintendo are hoping for - the Hoover effect.
People call vacuum cleaners 'hoovers' even if they mean a Dyson or some other brand, because the name has become synonomous, so Nintendo undoubtedly want everyone calling game machines wiis.

Or something.
 
As a Nintendo diehard I'm not all that bothered about the choice of name, although admittedly Revolution was probably better and the one evryone's used to. Nintendo are all about originality and quirkiness and the new name strongly gives that impression. They've shot themselves in the foot a bit though, you can just see all the Nintendo-bashers rubbing their hands in glee at the chance to take the mickey out of it. Looking forward to it though, roll on Wii UK release! :)
 
I didn't know the revolution had changed its name untill a couple days ago.

Pfffft..... Wii that's just legendary :D


I can just imagine it now:

Guy behind game counter: Whadda can I get for you?

shopper: Uh yeah, I'd like a Wii please.

Hahahahahahahahhaahha. Makes I laugh.
 
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