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This is what Nintendo said about the name change (The Wii was originally the Revolution):
"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 a 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 together, Wii will change everything."
I got this off Joystiq, and I give all of the credit to them for writing down what Nintendo had said.
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Is there a cricket game for the Wii?
yes it is called cricket
How do you get Wii points on Wii Sports?
Wii Points are used in the Wii Shop Channel to buy and download games that either were on another older game console, such as the NES, or small games recently made only for the Wii, called WiiWare. Wii Sports is not connected to the Wii Shop Channel, so you cannot earn them from the game. To get Wii Points, you need to either buy a Wii Points Card at a store and enter the code on the Wii Shop Channel, or enter your credit card number to buy Wii Points immediately.
How do you chip your Wii?
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How can you play DVD on Wii?
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Will UK Nintendo Wii games work on a US Nintendo Wii?
No, The two types of consoles have different region encoding. This is called Region Lockout (or Region Lock). They are incompatible. UK games will not work on a US wii. The UK use a PAL (Phase Alternating Line) system whereas the US use NTSC (National Television System Committee). There is a CD called Freeloader which should allow you to play games from different regions on your US wii. i.e JP and UK games will work on the US wii with the CD
If the European Wii is called PAL What is an American Wii called?
the wii
What is the best brand Nintendo or Wii?
Nintendo OWNS the wii. that's why its called the Nintendo wii
What is the difference between a normal wii remote and the new play Wii remote?
one is called remote and the other is called controller
What do you need to go online for Nintendo wii?
A Nintendo Wii, a wireless router and/or WiFi for wii( also called Wii Connect 24
How can Americans get Wii star points?
They are called Wii points, and most stores have them.
What is the name for the new Zelda for the Wii?
I was told it was called The Legend Of Zelda Wii.
Is there a Pokemon wii game called pokefarm?
No its wii ware pokemon ranch
Is there a action replay for the Wii if not when is it coming out?
The action replay for the wii is called Ocarina.
When the Wii first came out what was it called?
It was actually going to be called the Revolution. it was changed to the WII for reasons that really make no sense to me
What is the thing on the end of the remote for wii sports resort?
That would be called the Wii MotionPlus.
Is there such thing as Club Penguin Wii Game?
its coming to wii this September the game on the wii will be called club penguin game day
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The wii version is called Transformers: Cybertron Adventures.
