Nintendo 'Revolution' is officially named Wii
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Nintendo 'Revolution' is officially named Wii
by Darknut » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:06 pm
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LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nintendo Co. Ltd on Thursday said it has named its new video game console "Wii, which it said is pronounced "we" to emphasise that the console is for everyone.
The console up until now has been known by its code-name "Revolution."
"While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer," spokeswoman Perrin Kaplan told Reuters.
Nintendo, best known for its Game Boy portable video players, aims to gain share in the $25 billion (18.9 billion pounds) global video game market now dominated by Sony Corp.
Microsoft Corp. launched its next-generation Xbox 360 console late last year and Sony's new PlayStation 3 is due in November. Wii also is expected to hit store shelves later this year.
While the new consoles from Microsoft and Sony boast more power and high-definition graphics, Nintendo's goal is to roll out a machine that appeals to a broader audience than the young males who make up the traditional console gaming market.
A key feature of the Wii is its one-handed controller that looks like a television remote control and uses motion-detection sensors that allow players to control the game by wielding it like a sword, waving it like a conductor's baton, or swinging it like a baseball bat.
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I'm not a big fan of the new name. I have mixed feelings about the one handed controller. It would be nice to have sometimes but I couldn't see myself using if for hours... well maybe I'll get more endurance in my arms and become more dextrious... although I have a weight machine and other devices for that. Well, I should say that I will have... However, I will admit that, with Nintendo, even the things that would seem really lame can turn out to be pretty fun.
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Nintendo Co. Ltd on Thursday said it has named its new video game console "Wii, which it said is pronounced "we" to emphasise that the console is for everyone.
The console up until now has been known by its code-name "Revolution."
"While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer," spokeswoman Perrin Kaplan told Reuters.
Nintendo, best known for its Game Boy portable video players, aims to gain share in the $25 billion (18.9 billion pounds) global video game market now dominated by Sony Corp.
Microsoft Corp. launched its next-generation Xbox 360 console late last year and Sony's new PlayStation 3 is due in November. Wii also is expected to hit store shelves later this year.
While the new consoles from Microsoft and Sony boast more power and high-definition graphics, Nintendo's goal is to roll out a machine that appeals to a broader audience than the young males who make up the traditional console gaming market.
A key feature of the Wii is its one-handed controller that looks like a television remote control and uses motion-detection sensors that allow players to control the game by wielding it like a sword, waving it like a conductor's baton, or swinging it like a baseball bat.
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I'm not a big fan of the new name. I have mixed feelings about the one handed controller. It would be nice to have sometimes but I couldn't see myself using if for hours... well maybe I'll get more endurance in my arms and become more dextrious... although I have a weight machine and other devices for that. Well, I should say that I will have... However, I will admit that, with Nintendo, even the things that would seem really lame can turn out to be pretty fun.
by Alofwar » Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:05 pm
Its gonna be a bit wierd though when u say, "I want a wii" and "Im gonna go play with my wii".
"Don't mention the war"
German Tourist: Will you stop mentioning the war
Basil: Well you started it
German tourist: No we didn't
Basil: Yes you did, you invaded Poland
German Tourist: Will you stop mentioning the war
Basil: Well you started it
German tourist: No we didn't
Basil: Yes you did, you invaded Poland
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by cartboy519 » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:14 pm
LOL, i like that. Hey wanna go play with my wii? I saw a pic of the remote control thing it is kinda neat.
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