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Meet Wii , Nintendo’s new name for good old Revolution. It was called Revolution for the way it was told to Revolutionize video gaming experience with futuristic control pads and high capacity optical disc reader. There were also speculations that the unit would be named "GO" in the past.

Nintendo made this announcement on their official web site, http://revolution.nintendo.com. However, there is no http://wii.nintendo.com yet. Nintendo may be looking to hear what the reaction to the news will be, to permanently brand Revolution with Wii name, although it has already been trademarked by Nintendo. Who wants to play some Wii? I already can imagine what the old timers will think when their grandsons will go over to their friends houses to play some Wii.

Introducing… Wii.
As in "we." While the code-name "Revolution" expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer. Wii will break down that wall that separates video game 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 this 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 distinctive "ii" spelling that symbolizes both the unique controllers and the image of people gathering to play.
And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of video games 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 toghether, Wii will change everything.

Source: www.nintendo.com
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