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IAMColonel
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IAMColonel says:
To me: it is just the stupidest name i have ever seen. Obviously had large input from non-english speakers. But wii way to umm similar to wee?? stupid if u ask me
02/09/2006
Melbourne
finnagan
Kudos: 224
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finnagan says:
i like the name, and prefer it over the "revolution" its something different
02/09/2006
melb
thegame10
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thegame10 says:
i prefer this name. Wii as in everyone.

Wii play together.
02/09/2006
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour
Brisbane
Ravi
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Mates: 20
Ravi says:
yeah srsly IAMColonel before Wii meant urine it used to mean "We" as in Us .. hehe i reckon its awesome i love nintendo''s take on this system. Finally my dad and i can play games together again.. I remember when i was like 5 we used to play mario every night. Since then dad''s gotten busier and cant be stuffed playing new age games with their hard control schemes. We will use virtual console alot and even normal games like Xcite truck are gonna be easy for my whole family to play. HEnce the name Wii hehe..
02/09/2006
Sydney
nickop
Kudos: 41
Mates: 6
nickop says:
Who cares about the name really, as long as it provides me with hours of fun, im dont are
03/09/2006
Melbourne, Australia
nbo
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Mates: 82
nbo says:
wii wii i lie the name its funny
03/09/2006
I am a walking Screaming hell A thing of torture to behold This vivisection Splits my soul A thing of torture to behold
IAMColonel
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IAMColonel says:
I THINK ITS FUNNY .. THAT IS ALL
05/09/2006
Melbourne
franki3
Kudos: 49
Mates: 7
franki3 says:
Its a fun name, and thats why Nintendo sell, nothing hyper modern and uber tech, just fun!
06/09/2006
California, Victoria
WesternForce
Kudos: 639
Mates: 39
WesternForce says:
The name has definately grown on me!
08/09/2006
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Perth!
shazam69
Kudos: 7
Mates: 0
shazam69 says:
i think its cause it ryhmes "you,me and wii"
17/09/2006
NSW
untoldlegend
Kudos: 177
Mates: 12
untoldlegend says:
Hopefully the "Wii Wii" jokes will end when the Wii shows its dominance over the 360 and PS3

I really do like the name really... It's different
17/09/2006
Brisbane
flatbattery
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Mates: 10
flatbattery says:
maby it has an inbuilt toilet, you never know with nintendo
17/09/2006
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wiifool
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wiifool says:
Lol it is much better than ps3 and xbox360's names what thought they took in!
17/09/2006
Guitar Hero III
Queensland
untoldlegend
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Mates: 12
untoldlegend says:
What do you mean PS3 is VERY inventive
17/09/2006
Brisbane
Lexx
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Mates: 4
Lexx says:
"ii" in japanese means good, Wii is a complete made up word so that no one can sue em or get the product confused with other names.
I think revolution would have been better as it says it all about the console, but hey... wii is funny as hell LOL
17/09/2006
Northern beaches ~ Sydney
untoldlegend
Kudos: 177
Mates: 12
untoldlegend says:
lol, Lexx are you getting a Wii mate? It'd be great to have you around here more
18/09/2006
Brisbane
franki3
Kudos: 49
Mates: 7
franki3 says:
There is no fact at all to this, but from what I heard it was renamed due to 'revolution' being too hard to say in some cultures, so it was changed to wii. ?
19/09/2006
California, Victoria
IAMColonel
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IAMColonel says:
in other words .. in japanese .. : "revoRution" .. hehe
19/09/2006
Melbourne
Pyro
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Mates: 138
Pyro says:
Franki3, i hear that too and im pretty sure its fact...one of the main reasons they didnt call it Revolution cause Japanese people dont pronounce "L" so yea...
19/09/2006
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
BRISBANE!
IAMColonel
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Mates: 62
IAMColonel says:  
that's exactly what i said
19/09/2006
Melbourne
thegame10
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Mates: 224
thegame10 says:
im against that statement about japanese unable to pronounce 'L' because remember, we got nintendo, they got famicom. two different names, same console. but im happy with wii!

OMFG! and ive started typing mii into my sms lol, they probs think i have an english disorder ;p
19/09/2006
Hannah Montana: Spotlight World Tour
Brisbane
 
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