Nintendo Says Wii...
Everyone else says Wha?
Thursday, April 27, 2006 by fjord | Discussion: WinCustomize News
Nintendo announced today the *ahem* revolutionary new name for their console gaming system, "Wii". According to Nintendo's website, the name arrives out of an attempt to have a short, compelling name that evokes the feeling of a community experience. And, they didn't want anyone making a shortened version of their new system's name, like the 360 or the PS3. W2 is expected to draw quite a negative initial response, which is why NoE (Nintendo of Europe) decided, along with NoA (Nintendo of America), to announce the name weeks before E3 (E.E.E. [Electronic Entertainment Expo]) in order to dispel negative connotations surrounding the new name, and brainwash help users understand their decision.
Many users have enjoyed the glimpse of upcoming games given them by Nintendo. Future titles such as Red Steel Link and a new series of Madden football games Link that all make use of the W2's revolutionary new controller scheme have gamers and analysts alike optimistic about Nintendo's future. While most potential customers of Nintendo's new system will not skip on purchasing the console just because of the name, it will surely have a great affect on a first time customer. For those outside the realm of gaming the name will be confusing at best. While the final results are far from apparent, having a system that when named sounds like you're joking with a four year old is not what marketing professionals call a home-run.
But, hey, at least you can go fishing Link
Many users have enjoyed the glimpse of upcoming games given them by Nintendo. Future titles such as Red Steel Link and a new series of Madden football games Link that all make use of the W2's revolutionary new controller scheme have gamers and analysts alike optimistic about Nintendo's future. While most potential customers of Nintendo's new system will not skip on purchasing the console just because of the name, it will surely have a great affect on a first time customer. For those outside the realm of gaming the name will be confusing at best. While the final results are far from apparent, having a system that when named sounds like you're joking with a four year old is not what marketing professionals call a home-run.
But, hey, at least you can go fishing Link
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Spectere
Reply #22 Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:42 PM
That argument fails somewhat because pretty much everyone calls it a PS2. I actually say "PS2" in casual conversation, and it's rare that I abbreviate things when I actually talk.
And you can't really compare using an abbreviated name to personalizing your computer. Apples and oranges, two completely different things.
Also, good find, Ambiguous9ine. That article was a good read.
Reply #22 Sunday, April 30, 2006 8:42 PM
| One of my big grudges with the new name is that they took away personalization. I like being able to call my Playstation 2 a PS2. Not because it's shorter, but because it's personalized. |
That argument fails somewhat because pretty much everyone calls it a PS2. I actually say "PS2" in casual conversation, and it's rare that I abbreviate things when I actually talk.
And you can't really compare using an abbreviated name to personalizing your computer. Apples and oranges, two completely different things.
Also, good find, Ambiguous9ine. That article was a good read.
indigonecro
Reply #23 Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:17 AM
Reply #23 Tuesday, May 2, 2006 11:17 AM
I guess most of all. If it's not still a rumor..
It'll be awesome to be able to purchase NES Classics through their own version of "Live" as Microsoft deems it.
It'll be awesome to be able to purchase NES Classics through their own version of "Live" as Microsoft deems it.
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Reply #21 Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:16 PM
http://blog.wired.com/games/index.blog?entry_id=1467976