Nintendo has formally confirmed the transition to the Revolution branding for all future marketing materials. This shift acknowledges the request submitted by the 493 individuals who signed this petition. We will continue to monitor their documentation to ensure this terminology remains consistent across all official channels.
Over a year ago, Nintendo described to us a mysterious new console it codenamed the \"Revolution.\" The name was evocative, sleek, and edgy. It promised us a future in which our preconceptions of gaming would be overturned. All were understandably excited.
Now it\'s been officially named the \"Wii,\" complete with a pronounciation guide and essay. This is problematic from many viewpoints. Imagine inviting friends over to play with your Wii. Consider telling your other that you need a Wii.
We who sign this petition believe that the new \"Wii\" name should be changed back to the \"Revolution\" to the benefit of all concerned. In addition, we vow to call Nintendo\'s new console the Revolution until they invent a better name.
The petition has reached 250 signatures. I am drafting a formal letter to Nintendo public relations to outline the branding concerns raised by this community.
Reached 250 supporters
April 28, 2006
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2006
6 Comments
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Sarah Doyle
20 years ago
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Sounds like they are peeing. Such a weird name for a console. Change it back to Revolution.
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Tom Marquez
20 years ago
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Wii is a joke. keep the code name.
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Dave Webb
20 years ago
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Imagine trying to explain this name to my parents when they buy it for me. It is just embarassing.
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Jessica Rivera
20 years ago
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Not buying until they fix the name. Revolution actually sounds high tech.
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Mike Saunders
20 years ago
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Wii is just dumb. Revolution sounded like next level gaming. Nintendo really messed this one up.
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Chris Duncan
20 years ago
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REVOLUTION WAS SO MUCH COOLER. WHY NINTENDO WHY
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Nintendo has formally confirmed the transition to the Revolution branding for all future marketing materials. This shift acknowledges the request submitted by the 493 individuals who signed this petition. We will continue to monitor their documentation to ensure this terminology remains consistent across all official channels.
Over a year ago, Nintendo described to us a mysterious new console it codenamed the \"Revolution.\" The name was evocative, sleek, and edgy. It promised us a future in which our preconceptions of gaming would be overturned. All were understandably excited.
Now it\'s been officially named the \"Wii,\" complete with a pronounciation guide and essay. This is problematic from many viewpoints. Imagine inviting friends over to play with your Wii. Consider telling your other that you need a Wii.
We who sign this petition believe that the new \"Wii\" name should be changed back to the \"Revolution\" to the benefit of all concerned. In addition, we vow to call Nintendo\'s new console the Revolution until they invent a better name.
The petition has reached 250 signatures. I am drafting a formal letter to Nintendo public relations to outline the branding concerns raised by this community.
Reached 250 supporters
April 28, 2006
Reached 100 supporters
April 27, 2006
6 Comments
S
Sarah Doyle
20 years ago
Featured
Sounds like they are peeing. Such a weird name for a console. Change it back to Revolution.
T
Tom Marquez
20 years ago
Featured
Wii is a joke. keep the code name.
D
Dave Webb
20 years ago
Featured
Imagine trying to explain this name to my parents when they buy it for me. It is just embarassing.
J
Jessica Rivera
20 years ago
Featured
Not buying until they fix the name. Revolution actually sounds high tech.
M
Mike Saunders
20 years ago
Featured
Wii is just dumb. Revolution sounded like next level gaming. Nintendo really messed this one up.
Sounds like they are peeing. Such a weird name for a console. Change it back to Revolution.