Author Topic: Revolution = Official Name? (Read 13590 times)

animecyberrat · « **Reply #25 on:** October 24, 2005, 08:42:31 AM »

well we know from history that Nes, N64 and GC all had name changes before coming out here in america.

N64 had the most name changes I beleive, it was originaly called Prject Reality, Then changed to Ultra 64 with logos and everything being present in maging magazines and arcade games.
Then Dolpih became Game Cube. I think Nintendo history shows they are inclined to change the name just because they always do, but I like Revolution so much I hope it either stays the name or gets used heavily in the marketing. Or they could call it the Ultra Nintendo Entertainment System and pay homage to NES/SNES and N64 all at once. UNES? sounds good? OR we coudl call it the new NES. But I hear people who dont even care about GC at all who are excited about teh Rvolution so I think it should stick so not to confuse too many people.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #26 on:** October 24, 2005, 08:54:30 AM »

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Originally posted by: Nile Boogie
Although I do think they might a "The" in front to give it more of a stand out feeling. Nintendo: The Revolution.

I don't...I think "Nintendo Revolution" emphasizes the fact that it's Nintendo's Revolution...

(And it flows a lot better, too)

vudu · « **Reply #27 on:** October 24, 2005, 09:26:47 AM »

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I like 'Revo' personally.... it sounds like something that could become a household name, sort of like 'Tivo' or "Roomba'.

Sorry, Revo's already taken. They make high-end sunglasses.

When you were searching Wikipedia did you happen to try Nintendo Revolution? Problem solved.

wandering · « **Reply #28 on:** October 24, 2005, 05:57:14 PM »

As far as I know Nintendo has only called the system 'Revolution' and not 'Nintendo Revolution'. But even they included Nintendo in the title, most people would know the system as just 'revolution' in much the same way that they know of the GCN as just 'GameCube'. Except, if someone looks up 'gamecube' (or 'playstation', or 'ps3', or 'xbox'), you can be reasonably sure that they'll come up with information about a video game system and not much else.

Artimus · « **Reply #29 on:** October 24, 2005, 06:04:49 PM »

They won't use Revolution. Unlike the DS, they took the name off the system. They added DS to it.

stevey · « **Reply #30 on:** October 24, 2005, 06:19:49 PM »

I hope they keep revolution in the name or atlest in the logo like N128 the revolution.

nemo_83 · « **Reply #31 on:** October 24, 2005, 08:19:17 PM »

I think Revo is the worst name yet.

Watch Nintendo f' this whole thing up with a name like StarCube.

NE5 gets my vote.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #32 on:** October 24, 2005, 09:30:53 PM »

"Watch Nintendo f' this whole thing up with a name like NE5.

REV gets my vote."

Fixed.

Dasmos · « **Reply #33 on:** October 24, 2005, 09:56:17 PM »

NE5? God that's stupid. Nintendo Entertainment 5? Oh I see the 5 is supposed to be a S. That's even stupider.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #34 on:** October 24, 2005, 09:57:30 PM »

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Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
"Watch Nintendo f' this whole thing up with a name like NE5.

REV gets my vote."

Fixed.

*nods head*

Kairon · « **Reply #35 on:** October 24, 2005, 11:09:47 PM »

I like just calling it Rev. You know...like an engine revving up, Rev.

Monosyllabic, exotic "r" and "v" phonemes and a hint of import-tuner edginess.

But there's no way in hell you could get away with that being a console's real, full name, gah.

Pale · « **Reply #36 on:** October 25, 2005, 05:15:04 AM »

Well, we can at least expect that Olimar's ship in Pikmin 3 will be called the Revolution.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #37 on:** October 25, 2005, 06:25:28 AM »

Revolution has been used for so long now, I think Nintendo might be smart to keep it. Especially since the Time magazine article. However, my guess is Nintendo will still change it.

My votes:

Revolution - Yes. It may be hard to find on internet searches, but I just don't think most consumers stop at Wikipedia before buying a new game system. Besides, the name has personality
Revo - No. Seems a little cheesy; Roomba and Tivo get away with it, but their biggest market isn't 12-25 year-old males.
Rev - Yes. it allows Nintendo to keep some of the promotional momentum going, and doesn't sound as cheesy as Revo (though I think it's still a little cheesy).
NE5 - No. Too Xtreme.
NES, NES 5, Nintendo 5, etc. - Yes. I think Nintendo is sitting on a very popular and well-loved brand with the NES, not to mention its own name. Sony has Playstation, MS has Xbox, why not use NES or Nintendo? Plus, as DS, PSP, and a million boring car names have proven, people like names made up of letters and numbers.

Rancid Planet · « **Reply #38 on:** October 25, 2005, 11:21:44 PM »

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Originally posted by: wandering

There's good reason for picking a new name: try typing in 'xbox 360' or 'playstation 3' into Google or Wikipedia. Now try typing in 'revolution'. See what I mean?

Try typing "Nintendo Revolution"

I just like Revolution for a system name. It sounds like something teens would like.

kirby_killer_dedede · « **Reply #39 on:** October 26, 2005, 02:47:27 AM »

Revolution sounds cool but can you really imagine yourself saying "Hey guyz letz go play sum revolushun!!1"? Yeah, it doesn't have the same ring as GameCube, Playstation, Xbox or even just Nintendo.

stevey · « **Reply #40 on:** October 26, 2005, 01:07:55 PM »

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Originally posted by: kirby_killer_dedede
Revolution sounds cool but can you really imagine yourself saying "Hey guyz letz go play sum revolushun!!1"? Yeah, it doesn't have the same ring as GameCube, Playstation, Xbox or even just Nintendo.

No, it dose have the same ring, lets play teh Revolushawn! with reggie and drink from the skulls of the vanquished ($ony and ms) fanboys!!!111!!!11!oneone

Stimutacs Addict · « **Reply #41 on:** October 28, 2005, 08:58:46 AM »

Deathbox

King of Twitch · « **Reply #42 on:** October 28, 2005, 10:38:29 AM »

Nintendo 5exual Revolution Entertainment System. That would sell.

nickmitch · « **Reply #43 on:** October 28, 2005, 01:12:23 PM »

"Say dog, let's boot up the Rev!" sounds nice to me.

Pryopizm · « **Reply #44 on:** October 28, 2005, 05:28:24 PM »

Personally I'm a huge fan of Nintendo Super Controller Deluxe System 20XX. The marketing there practically writes itself.

MrMojoRising · « **Reply #45 on:** October 30, 2005, 01:58:22 AM »

As long as the commercial has someone saying "play on playaz" then it doesn't matter what the name of the system is, it will sell amazingly.

Nile Boogie · « **Reply #46 on:** October 30, 2005, 06:09:45 AM »

1st choice: "Nintendo REVOLUTION "
2nd choice: "Nintendo Super Controller Deluxe System 20XX"
3rd choice: "2.0 Nintendo"
4th choice: "Nintendo Hokage"
5th choice: "Nintendo iSystem: Powered by Apple."

zakkiel · « **Reply #47 on:** October 30, 2005, 07:25:41 AM »

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5th choice: "Nintendo iSystem: Powered by Apple."

If they went with that, the NE5 would have to cost at least $500, with games costing $70, and feature a far uglier design. Besides, they already have enough trouble with third-party support.

Happy Masks · « **Reply #48 on:** November 18, 2005, 10:36:50 PM »

I'd still prefer that they keep the name Revolution. Whether or not they do though, I'll still continue to refer to it as "The Revvy"

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