The name Wii U

[Link55]

Now what kind of name is the Wii U that is one of the worst names I have ever heard for a game system right next to Atari Jaguar. Where would they get a name like that, or the name Wii were did they getr that?!

 

[burningdragoon]

Hmm, some sharp commentary right there. From Wikipedia:

"Nintendo's spelling of "Wii" with two lower-case "i" characters is meant to resemble two people standing side by side, representing players gathering together, as well as to represent the Wii Remote and Nunchuk."

"Wii sounds like 'we', which emphasizes that the console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion."

That wasn't too hard, was it?

Wii U (we you) probably has similiar inspiration.

But yes, it does sound a bit silly.

 

[antidonkey]

I can't see or hear Wii U without thinking of the movie Kung-Pow: Enter the fist. If you've seen it, you'll understand. If you haven't seen it, watch it! It's terrible but freakin' hilarious.

 

[Hazy992]

I agree, the Wii U is a terrible name for a console. The Nintendo Crotch Puncher would have been much better IMO ¬_¬

Who cares? People got over the Wii's name, they can get over this. If you're still laughing at 'Wii' then you're kinda sad.

 

[Link55]

Hmm, some sharp commentary right there. From Wikipedia:

"Nintendo's spelling of "Wii" with two lower-case "i" characters is meant to resemble two people standing side by side, representing players gathering together, as well as to represent the Wii Remote and Nunchuk."

"Wii sounds like 'we', which emphasizes that the console is for everyone. Wii can easily be remembered by people around the world, no matter what language they speak. No confusion."

That wasn't too hard, was it?

Wii U (we you) probably has similiar inspiration.

But yes, it does sound a bit silly.

I knew about the two I's but the "WE" sound I have never figured out.
Now I understand.

 

[DustyDrB]

It's a stupid name that makes me wince a little bit every time I say it. But still, I judge a console by the content of it's library and not the color of its...I mean, and not by its name.

It could be called "Wii Think U Fuckwad" and I'd buy it if it meets my quota of games I want.