My thoughts on…Wii
I love video games. Seriously, I LOVE VIDEO GAMES, though I don’t own a system. I can only get my video game fix by going to game shops and watching G4. Yeah, I know, I’m a poser. But despite this, I consider myself an avid gamer. I’ve played just about every major game out there, I know an insane amount of cheat codes, and I possess the ability to totally dominate at any new game I get my hands on within minutes. So I make sure to keep an eye out when any new consoles are released. I was especially looking forward to the Revolution, because Nintendos was the consoles I grew up with. But after the release of the Game Cube, my affections kinda strayed to the PS2. I know, I cheated. So! Don’t judge me! PS2 was younger and sexier. Just look at how the Cube let itself go! Plus it satisfied my gaming needs, which the Cube didn’t. After the release of the Revolution, I was hoping to reconcile our differences, and return to the brand that started it all. That’s why the name change from Revolution to Wii threw me for a loop.
The name “Revolution” was abandoned on Thursday in favour of the new, unusual name. Nintendo says that the name “Wii” is easier to remember, appeals to the gathering of people to play, and the uniqueness of the controllers. Gamers all around the world are expressing shock and disgust at the new name. I mean who can blame them? Revolution was a perfect name. It was bold, and tied in with the revolutionary controllers. Wii just sounds silly and immature, and is sure to backfire on Nintendo’s attempt to change its kiddy image. Sure, I may be overreacting, but would you love your girlfriend as much if she was named Gertrude? I thought so. I hope they wise up and change it back to Revolution before E3.
Yeah, I thought the name was a joke at first but now I’m starting to think they are smarter than they first appear:
First, in one press release they’ve got a massive amount of publicity and buzz without spending a cent.
Second, while some people think it’s dumb, the vast majority of normal folks are probably going to find it curious and have a closer look.
Third, an associate of mine that works in a electronics shoppe tells me that people get the three big systems confused all the time: PlayCube, XCube, PlayBox, etc. Boggles my mind but that’s how it is apparently, this name is pretty distinctive, so that won’t happen.
I also love video games. I’ve been playing games since the ‘arcade’ days. I have PS2 and I’m waiting for PS3 to come out. My brother has the Cube and Microsoft’s Xbox 360. I didn’t care too much for Cube because most of the games were too kid oriented. I’m into shooting games like Doom and Medal Of Honor.
This is the first that I’ve heard of another new console-Wii.
Why not treat yourself and buy a game system.
I can’t buy a system - too broke.
Since you master games so quickly, aren’t they starting to bore you?
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I hate the name as well and it makes me not want one because it sounds like a kids system. Although it will be had to forget and that’s may be an advantage.
no prob
I would get all of the next generation systems, the Xbox 360, PS3, and the Nintendo Wii.
Love it or hate it, I think the name Wii is going to start a Revolution in creative naming of technological products.
I am inclined to agree with Ricardo, I bought a Game Cube, and ever since I have been wishing I bought a PS.
The reality is that the Cube is primerily geared towards a much younger age group, and with the name change it looks as if the trend is continuing.
I can’t afford a new system either, but Red Steel on Wii looks fantastic.