The name "Wii"?

Mr_Stoukaph · 07-21-2006, 08:29 AM

someone told me (hes not all that reliable but its the only reason i have) since ps3 was coming out, microsoft didnt want to feel left out with a lower number than 3 (xbox 2?) and nintendo was doing a "revolution", which 360 degrees. so yeah. i dont really believe him, but thats all i got

Homicidal_Gamer · 07-22-2006, 01:50 AM

I have actually quite gotten used to the name "Wii" though I see there are still plenty still confused by the name.

RhythmGen · 07-22-2006, 02:20 AM

But like it's just such a different way of naming than nintendo has used before that even getting after used to it, when I think about it, it seems strange. At least it isn't the "super gamecube" though

Homicidal_Gamer · 07-22-2006, 02:23 AM

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But like it's just such a different way of naming than nintendo has used before that even getting after used to it, when I think about it, it seems strange. At least it isn't the "super gamecube" though

Exactly! Or Gamecube 360! Or even Gamecube 2...oh the lack of unoriginality!

RhythmGen · 07-22-2006, 02:32 AM

yeah xbox 360 smacks of nintendo 64 to me

Homicidal_Gamer · 07-22-2006, 02:34 AM

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yeah xbox 360 smacks of nintendo 64 to me

Yeah, and now it seems that Nintendo is now being a lot more creative with their product names, like the gamecube, DS, and Wii for example.

Gewtin · 07-22-2006, 11:07 PM

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are you even getting a wii, or are you at all interested in it then? (not trying to turn this into a "Togg" incedent >.<)

Whats a togg incident? Im not interesting in Wii unless it is actually truly impressive. Yeah ps3 isnt classy but oh well. What else would they call it? The playstation T-100? Im only here to like see whats gonna be on the Wii and how many people think it will beat the 360 or ps3. No offense people I personally think it won't, just because gamecube didn't win last time and it sounds like Sony has been working their ass off on the ps3. Im more into shooters and action and war games and all. Like RE, Metal gear Solid, Hitman, Red Faction, Medal Of Honour, Socom, Rainbow Six, Killzone, Devil may cry... Xbox games I like are of course Halo and ninja gaiden. Basically though ps2 had every xbox game except halo and ninja gaiden which is why I wont be getting a 360. Ps3 has more unique games on it that are only for it. And u have to pay to play original games on xbox360, like u have to pay to get it backwards compatible which is a lame way for microsoft to make money. As for gamecube, no offense I didn't like it. Only interesting games it had were metroid prime and the resident evil games and the metal gear solid 1. And i dont buy consoles for only like 4 games (but i made the mistake of buying an xbox).

psychono2 · 07-23-2006, 09:44 AM

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i kinda like the name wii. they have more reasons for their name than xbox 360. where did that come from?

Actully the term 360 means that it revolves around you so just clearing that up

Mr_Stoukaph · 07-23-2006, 09:49 AM

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Actully the term 360 means that it revolves around you so just clearing that up

ahhhh, that makes so much more sense now. but its hardly self explanitory.

deity_link · 07-23-2006, 10:13 AM

i've said it once i've said it about 100 times the name "Revolotuion" had so much more zing

WiiGamer24 · 07-23-2006, 02:20 PM

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Whats a togg incident? Im not interesting in Wii unless it is actually truly impressive. Yeah ps3 isnt classy but oh well. What else would they call it? The playstation T-100? Im only here to like see whats gonna be on the Wii and how many people think it will beat the 360 or ps3. No offense people I personally think it won't, just because gamecube didn't win last time and it sounds like Sony has been working their ass off on the ps3. Im more into shooters and action and war games and all. Like RE, Metal gear Solid, Hitman, Red Faction, Medal Of Honour, Socom, Rainbow Six, Killzone, Devil may cry... Xbox games I like are of course Halo and ninja gaiden. Basically though ps2 had every xbox game except halo and ninja gaiden which is why I wont be getting a 360. Ps3 has more unique games on it that are only for it. And u have to pay to play original games on xbox360, like u have to pay to get it backwards compatible which is a lame way for microsoft to make money. As for gamecube, no offense I didn't like it. Only interesting games it had were metroid prime and the resident evil games and the metal gear solid 1. And i dont buy consoles for only like 4 games (but i made the mistake of buying an xbox).

What are you doing here if you don't like the Wii? Have you came on here just to insult it? And the only games you seem to like a FPS, have you tried any other games other than FPS? Doubt it. And I am sick of seeing stupid threads like this where people make fun of the name. I came to this website in hope of getting way from idiots who haven't got over the toilet jokes.

NateTheGreat · 07-23-2006, 04:50 PM

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What are you doing here if you don't like the Wii? Have you came on here just to insult it? And the only games you seem to like a FPS, have you tried any other games other than FPS? Doubt it. And I am sick of seeing stupid threads like this where people make fun of the name. I came to this website in hope of getting way from idiots who haven't got over the toilet jokes.

Hey WiiGamer24, nobody is really ragging on the name; this is just a place for discussion and people have the right to give their opinions, positive or negative.

Also, Gewtin said he also liked adventure and war games and he said he liked Resident Evil which is a horror game and Metal Gear which is about stealth, so FPSs aren't all he plays. As long as he doesn't flame anyone, and he is here to see what Wii can bring, so atleast he's interested, but that's really his choice to make. Oh, and I haven't heard any toilet jokes, although the podcast I posted a while back did involve Iwata going down a slide, but that was funny.

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Basically though ps2 had every xbox game except halo and ninja gaiden which is why I wont be getting a 360.

That may be true, but the Xbox version of the games have better graphics, the custom soundtrack feature, and Xbox Live play, which is way better than PS2 Online play.

WiiGamer24 · 07-23-2006, 08:44 PM

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Hey WiiGamer24, nobody is really ragging on the name; this is just a place for discussion and people have the right to give their opinions, positive or negative.

Also, Gewtin said he also liked adventure and war games and he said he liked Resident Evil which is a horror game and Metal Gear which is about stealth, so FPSs aren't all he plays. As long as he doesn't flame anyone, and he is here to see what Wii can bring, so atleast he's interested, but that's really his choice to make. Oh, and I haven't heard any toilet jokes, although the podcast I posted a while back did involve Iwata going down a slide, but that was funny.

That may be true, but the Xbox version of the games have better graphics, the custom soundtrack feature, and Xbox Live play, which is way better than PS2 Online play.

I'm sorry I know I went a bit overboard there. I also apologise to Gewtin, I'm sorry if I offended you. I just sometimes type messages without thinking.

Gewtin · 07-23-2006, 09:26 PM

I really dont care man. Im just chillin.

WiiGamer24 · 07-23-2006, 09:58 PM

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I really dont care man. Im just chillin.

I'm sorry anyway.

Arcadium · 07-24-2006, 08:58 AM

the name is very jellows

NateTheGreat · 07-24-2006, 03:34 PM

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I'm sorry I know I went a bit overboard there. I also apologise to Gewtin, I'm sorry if I offended you. I just sometimes type messages without thinking.

I totally understand, WiiGamer24. I've done that a few times myself, so don't worry about it; just wanted to make you aware.

Thanks for the apology; all is forgiven and forgotten.

Kakashi · 08-06-2006, 02:17 AM

Xbox's name means turning 360 degrees, putting in effort in something and getting no change

the name wii is original and you can make nice puns with it

Ronan · 08-06-2006, 02:20 AM

Its called a 360 because it is meant to cover all areas of media life. (games,video,music,online etc.)