Nintedo Next-Gen console name revealed: Wii

[hagbard]

Yes, looks that it's going to be the final name of Nintendo's next console previously known as Revolution:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v355/real_hagbard/nintendo_wii_logo_announced.jpg

Logo animation (personales.ya.com/shohoku/nintendo-console.mov)

More info here:

http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=9075

:ninja:

[Lefteris_D]

In addition, it's revealed that a bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory. The system boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, wireless controllers, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. A worldwide network of Nintendo players "can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment."
That's it, I want one...

[-=VampyR=-]

That's it, I want one...
Of course you do...it will cheap also.
Max. $199 - EUR 199.

The name is...less than imaginative. :dry:

[Jale]

Oh yeah! Definately getting one! Wii! :D

[Jale]

Just found this out somewhere:

* I need a Wii now! I can't wait until this fall!
* "Mum, I finished my homework. Can I play with my Wii some more?"
* "Hey Mom, Roger's bringing his Wii over. We're going to connect his Wii to my Wii and then we'll play all night."
* "We are the Knights who say Wii!"
* Wii Willy Winky runs through town, upstairs and downstairs in his nightgown. Knocking on the window, crying through the lock "Are the children all in bed? It’s past eight o’clock."
* "Pass me that wemote contwol pwease?" -- Elmer Fudd redux
* "Do you have any Wii in stock?" asked the customer. "Or course we do," exclaimed the clerk, "Urine GameStop!"
* When you're a kid and you wanna go "whee" but you ain't got drugs yet. [NSFW, but funny as all heck.]

:laugh:

[montpics]

ROFLMAO :D

Wii WIi madness! :p

[-=VampyR=-]

"Just don't forget to shake your Wii-Wii when you go to the bathroom Junior !" - mother said.

Yuk!

[belmont]

Must be the worst console name I've ever heard.
If it is cheap I may get one since it can also play my old GameCube games.

[hagbard]

I mostly agree...

We've incredible imagination

[Lefteris_D]

penny-arcade.com really took the whole name thing a step further. Click to see their latest comic...
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3434/200604280io.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Jale]

haha sounds good :laugh:

[-=VampyR=-]

penny-arcade.com really took the whole name thing a step further. Click to see their latest comic...
http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/3434/200604280io.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

With that name I'll get it even if it will be total crap... LOL :D

[montpics]

With that name I'll get it even if it will be total crap... LOL :D
Total disaster to me. :eek:

[-=VampyR=-]

Total disaster to me. :eek:
You'll just call it Nintendo V™.
It even sounds like Wii.

[montpics]

'V' for Victory! :D

[pearl jamed]

woah!! I like revolution better.

[Jale]

Fuck the name. The console is what matters :dry:

[alcoatjez]

Fuck the name. The console is what matters :dry:

I second that. Although I liked Revolution better.

[-=VampyR=-]

The console does matter.

But being a less powerful console to start with and a crappy name it will be hard for Nintendo to sell,if it doesn't sell,Nintendo doesn't make money,if they don't make money you get no games...so the name matters anyway.

Nintendo wants NEW gamers not just old farts that loved Nintendo because of NES,SNES (full Nintendo glory). ;)
And that name might get in the way...Every console sells good when launched,the question is how much does it sell later ?

[Jale]

It'll be cheap so it'll be accessible.

[hagbard]

And that name might get in the way...Every console sells good when launched,the question is how much does it sell later ?
I agree, we should a year at least to make the first serious conclusions of this upcoming war

[-=VampyR=-]

SNK announces Metal Slug Anthology for Wii

Press release:

WALL, NJ. - May 2, 2006 - SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION, the US publishing arm of the SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION, announced today that the company will develop games for Nintendo's new home system,- WiiTM (formally code named Revolution) and for the Nintendo DS handheld system.

To gamers worldwide, the METAL SLUG franchise is known as one of the greatest action arcade series of all time. First introduced in 1996, METAL SLUG and its sequels have achieved massive popularity with arcade gamers due to the series' highly detailed animations, impressive backdrops, and consistent sense of humor. This will be a full arcade collection including many additional surprises.

"Fans worldwide have been looking forward to our return to Nintendo platforms and what better way then to bring our complete METAL SLUG arcade collection to WiiTM. Additionally we enter the Nintendo DS category with our SNK VS CAPCOM CARD FIGHTERS DS game that will match the dual screen format to a great game" said Ben Herman, President of SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION. "The Wii controller will be used in a new and unique way that enhances the gameplay. Our fans have demanded that we support Nintendo platforms. Let the celebration begin".

About Wii
Nintendo's next system, Wii (formerly code-named Nintendo Revolution) will feature a controller designed to be used with either one hand or two - a first in the video game industry. When picked up and pointed at the screen, the controller gives a lightning-quick element of interaction, sensing motion, depth, positioning and targeting dictated by movement of the controller itself.

About SNK PLAYMORE USA CORPORATION
Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION (SNK) develops, publishes and distributes interactive entertainment software in Japan, North America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, SNK is one of the largest privately held interactive entertainment content providers in the world. Known for such franchises as THE KING OF FIGHTERS, METAL SLUG, and SAMURAI SHODOWN SNK continues to be an industry leader by focusing on their rich arcade history. More information on SNK PLAYMORE CORPORATION can be found at www.snkplaymore.co.jp

[hagbard]

Interesting, just like PSP :p

[pearl jamed]

Does anyone know the lanch titles for Wii

[Zach]

Assuming it's even spoken the way people are interpreting it..

Why do they even calls these things consoles anymore?
They are anything but.. Just call them compact gaming machines or something more refreshing and honest

[-=VampyR=-]

Assuming it's even spoken the way people are interpreting it..

Why do they even calls these things consoles anymore?
They are anything but.. Just call them compact gaming machines or something more refreshing and honest

PS3 is not a console...HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.
This time for real.

[Jale]

This is a list of announced (unofficial) Wii games:


100 Bullets
Animal Crossing Wii
The Ant Bully
Avatar: The Last Airbender
Battalion Wars Wii
Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Blitz: The League
Bob Ross: The Joy of Painting
Cars
Darkness
The Darkness
Donkey Kong Wii
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 2
Elebits
FIFA Soccer
Happy Feet
Killing Day
The Legend of Zelda: Wii
Madagascar 2
Madden Wii
Mario Kart Wii
Mario Paint Wii
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Metal Slug Anthology
Metroid Prime 3
NASCAR 07
NBA Live
NCAA Football
NiGHTS Into Dreams Sequel
Nintendo Pennant Chase Baseball
No End Soon
One Piece: Unlimited Adventure
Orb
Pilotwings Wii
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
Pokémon Wii
Raid over the River
Rayman Raving Rabbids
Red Steel
Sadness
Skatto Golf Pangya Wii
Spider-Man 3
SpongeBob SquarePants: Creature from the Krusty Krab(O)
Super Mario 128
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz
Super Smash Bros. Wii
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Thorn — Crossbeam Studios Entertainment
Tiger Woods PGA Tour
TNA iMPACT!
Tony Hawk's Downhill Jam
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Double Agent
Trauma Center Wii

[-=VampyR=-]

Super Monkey Ball (Wii) screens:

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/6360/smb3vs.jpg

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/7107/smb28xt.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/1160/smb31pp.jpg

[pearl jamed]

well its a start!

[Zach]

PS3 is not a console...HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.
This time for real.

What? Coherent sentence structure please

[-=VampyR=-]

What? Coherent sentence structure please

The easy way:
PS3 will kick any other console's ass,because this time it really is a HOME ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM.
Sony's been bragging with this stuff with PSOne and PS2,but now it's reality.

Happy now Mr.Teacher...Sir ? :my_rambo:

[Zach]

I don't at all see the relevance this has to do with my opinion on why these machines are sold as game consoles. Sounds to me like you just have a chubby for a pile of circuits and want everyone else to feel the same :confused:

[Jale]

We have many choices now. Personally I don't want a home entertainment system, so PS3 is outta my list.

[montpics]

I don't at all see the relevance this has to do with my opinion on why these machines are sold as game consoles. Sounds to me like you just have a chubby for a pile of circuits and want everyone else to feel the same :confused:
I still thinking the same thing about PS3 is a console as well. :p

VampyR, 2 against 1 and you're out! :D

[hagbard]

I also think Sony mean to make PS3 a Home Entertainmet System, because it would be way cheaper than any Blu-Ray Disc player, and the BD vs HD-DVD war is as important as the next gent console battle IMHO. Not to mention the WiFi usage to make a it a "Media Center" (again Xb360 like) plus the connection with PSP: I'm sure it would be possible streaming video from the PS3 to the Sony handheld, plus some other features suggested on the official PSP roadmap (and the leaked firmware images - which may be wrong though)

2 vs 2 now :D

[-=VampyR=-]

montpics you bastid !

I smell tuak in your post.
And since I also have another personality that says PS3 is a Home Entertainment System (yes I am schizo for those that don't know) this is:

- 3 vs. 2 now. :D

hagbard is right...as always.

[xchickyx]

I think I may be a little late in this conversation, but oh well.

You must admit, Nintendo is absolutely brilliant. Not only have they gotten everyone to talk maniacally about the released name, but it's also a flexible name in a non-gaming sense as well.

Think about it.

It's simple, clean, and well presented, much like Apple. It represents the new fad in technology. Nintendo is trying to corner the non-gaming audience, so it works.

Although, I must admit, with the name Revolution their damn marketing plan would have written itself.

If you don't like it, just cover the name up with a piece of cardboard. I'm sure they won't mind.


Introducing... Wii.
As in "we."
While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that seperates videogame players from everybody else. Wii will put people more in touch with their games... and each other. But you're probably asking: What does the name mean?
Wii sounds like "we," which emphasizes the console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion. No need to abbreviate. Just Wii.
Wii has a distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people playing it. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of videogames that sets it apart from the crowd. So that's Wii. But now Nintendo needs you. Because it's really not about you or me. It's about Wii. And together, Wii will change everything.

[-=VampyR=-]

Time gets Wii Hands-On before anyone else does:
http://www.kotaku.com/gaming/nintendo/time-gets-wii-handson-172107.php

[montpics]

montpics you bastid !

I smell tuak in your post.
And since I also have another personality that says PS3 is a Home Entertainment System (yes I am schizo for those that don't know) this is:

- 3 vs. 2 now. :D

hagbard is right...as always.
feh, time to drink my tuak as always. :glare:

[Jale]

The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (Wii version) (http://streamingmovies.ign.com/revolution/article/706/706388/wii_zelda_wmvlowwide.wmv)

Simply awesome :)

[leon_belmont]

All this speaking about the Wii but it sounds pretty catastrophic to me if the graphics of Wii are that of the pictures screen shown in this topic.
If they are it will be a total disaster and has no chances of competing with the graphics of PS3,which i have seen some at GN (GAME NETWORK TV) and were absolutely supreme to anyother gaming machine or console call it what you want.

So Wii is outta my list. PS 3 just come on out , i can't wait.

[alcoatjez]

If they are it will be a total disaster and has no chances of competing with the graphics of PS3,which i have seen some at GN (GAME NETWORK TV) and were absolutely supreme to anyother gaming machine or console call it what you want.

The PSP has far better graphics than the DS, but which one is selling better worldwide. Exactly, the DS.
If you want to go for graphics, get a PS3 or 360. I don't care that much for graphics, so I'll buy a Wii. Everybody happy :)

[Jale]

Possible consoles I'm getting:

Nintendo Wii
Nintendo DS
PlayStation 2 (not 3 :dry:)