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The Nintendo Revolution I wrote about a few days ago officially has a new name: Wii. Pronounced "we," the new name is already generating quite a buzz - and you only need to Google it to find out what people are saying. Me? I'm keeping my lips zipped. Instead, I'll give you the official word from Nintendo:

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.

Yeah, I guess when we Wii all get our Wiis and have those little <wee Wii controllers in our hands, We Wii will all be too happy playing and screaming whee Wiiiiiii that we Wii won't care how crappy the Wii's name is. You agree with me, oui Wii?