Nintendo World Report Forums

Gaming Forums => Nintendo Gaming => Topic started by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 01:09:05 PM

Title: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 01:09:05 PM: Link

Look just above the base and you can see "Revolution".

Edit: fixed link
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: KnowsNothing on May 17, 2005, 01:22:47 PM: All signs point to that being the official name, but you never know. That's a prototype model, and if that's the final logo then....what the hell?
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 01:31:34 PM: While it is true that this is just a prototype; I don't recall the gamecube's prototype saying "Dolphin" on it.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Darc Requiem on May 17, 2005, 01:40:24 PM: Good catch Obiyo. It does say Revolution on it. I think Revolution will be the final name as well.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: King of Twitch on May 17, 2005, 02:17:02 PM: I hope so too. Perhaps the weird O o symbolizes the different sizes of Rev and Cube discs?

Is that a second indicator light next to the on/off switch? Does the blue one stay on permanently? I definitely like the upward tilt
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Pale on May 17, 2005, 03:46:15 PM: At first I was upset that it may be the official name, but as I talk about it with friends 'The Rev' just flows so well, I'm starting to like it.

The big disc/small disc play in the logo is cool too.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: PaLaDiN on May 17, 2005, 04:15:21 PM: "Rev" also sounds like the french for "dream". I have no problems calling it that.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: thepoga on May 17, 2005, 07:50:22 PM: If it is the real name, the logo for it is probably temporary. Why would they tout the ability for backwards compatibility in the logo when all the systems are doing it?

BTW, 1up.com says that in the e3 conference, Nintendo said Revolution was the final name, but I dont remember them saying anything about that.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: jasonditz on May 17, 2005, 07:55:16 PM: they didn't but they did call it a "Revolution" and have a logo for it at the biggest media event of the year.

Doesn't seem like they'd do that if they're going to slap a different name on it later.

Maybe my memory is rusty, but I don't recall Dolphin logos
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: henryhund on May 17, 2005, 08:17:39 PM: I don't remember any prototype that was available while Nintendo was still calling it Dolphin.

Also, revolution is so good of a name that the MSM is actually somewhat supporting Nintendo, despite the meager information available. "Nintendo launches a Revolution." "Nintendo out to Revolution-ize games." "Join the Revolution, Nintendo says." --- etc. Those are mainly made up but if you look around you'll certainly find a few similar titles and favorable stories. Well, unless the coverage tomorrow is much different from the coverage today.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Obiyo on May 17, 2005, 08:22:47 PM: MSM?
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Caillan on May 17, 2005, 09:45:11 PM: I think that stands for "MainStream Media".
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: PugGTI on May 17, 2005, 11:21:28 PM: I really don't like the name Revolution, seems like its stuck now tho...
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Shift Key on May 17, 2005, 11:44:42 PM: Quote
Maybe my memory is rusty, but I don't recall Dolphin logos

There was a big Revolution logo during the Nintendo Press conference, the same logo that is on that prototype.
It doesn't look very inspiring. But the name has grown on me a lot.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: anubis6789 on May 18, 2005, 12:03:07 AM: All I am going to say that up until four months of the N64 being launched it was the Nintendo Ultra 64 in the states, and they even had logos designed for that. The logo was also used in two arcade games; Killer Instinct and Crusin' USA.

Not that the name bothers me or anything, I don't really care either way.

*EDIT: Grammar and spelling.*
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: couchmonkey on May 18, 2005, 06:45:34 AM: It could happen, but I wouldn't bet on it. I sure don't think that's the final logo...if so, then they need to reconsider. As for the name, I'd be happy if it sticks, but Nintendo said this wasn't the official release party for the system, so until it is, I consider the name to be temporary.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: IceCold on May 20, 2005, 10:43:17 AM: Kaplan said on IGn that it was a codename still, but even so, it still has a chance of staying
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: wandering on May 20, 2005, 03:53:19 PM: "Maybe my memory is rusty, but I don't recall Dolphin logos"
No, but remember the dolphin 'development kits'? Hilarious and sad.

Anyway, I hope they keep Revolution. It's a great name and it's already pretty well known.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: wandering on October 23, 2005, 11:59:30 PM: Sorry to bump this old thread... but now that that 'Revolution' has been removed from the console, and now that ign is predicting that the system's name will change, I think it's time we started discussing this again.

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?

So, the question is, if Nintendo picks a new name for their console, what might it be? I like 'Revo' personally.... it sounds like something that could become a household name, sort of like 'Tivo' or "Roomba'. I also like 'N5', because it's simple, and it implies that the system is somehow better than ps3 and xbox 360... and, it might help bring back phrases like "Let's play some Nintendo" - which would be cool. I'd also like to propose my own name: 'Nintendo RES' (Revolutionary Entertainment System), which sounds cool (to me), and would also tie the system into the Nintendo DS.

But what do you guys think? Will Nintendo change the system's name and, if so, what will they change it to?
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: MrMojoRising on October 24, 2005, 01:27:38 AM: I'm thinking they will change the name based on the new info. I remember hearing a rumor somewhere that they were going to name it NES again...which would be kind of weird which is why I doubt its validity.

I still think "Revo" is lame. I don't mind N5, and I like the idea of being able to say "let's play Nintendo" again as well. As long as they don't call it Gamecube 2 or 1080 or anything I won't really be upset.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Dasmos on October 24, 2005, 03:26:08 AM: What the hell is Roomba?
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: wandering on October 24, 2005, 04:23:32 AM: a vacuuming robot.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Switchblade Cross on October 24, 2005, 05:23:38 AM: Yep, and the iRobot group behind Roomba will be releasing the Scooba next month, which is a hard floor/tile/moping type robot. All I need is a few of these, and that lawn mower robot, man, technolegy is awsome...
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 24, 2005, 05:48:22 AM: I say they will pull a DS and return back to the "Revolution" name by launch time...
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Nile Boogie on October 24, 2005, 06:07:54 AM: I think when it's all said and done that Revolution fits. There is already enough buzz starting to generate from that name. Time Magazine's most positive outlook plus the fact that this really might start a "Gaming Revolution" to change the name to anything but Revolution would be a mistake. Although I do think they might a "The" in front to give it more of a stand out feeling. Nintendo: The Revolution.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: animecyberrat 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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Bill Aurion on October 24, 2005, 08:54:30 AM: Quote
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)
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: vudu on October 24, 2005, 09:26:47 AM: Quote
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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: wandering 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Artimus 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: stevey 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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: nemo_83 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: PaLaDiN 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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Dasmos 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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: NinGurl69 *huggles on October 24, 2005, 09:57:30 PM: Quote
Originally posted by: PaLaDiN
"Watch Nintendo f' this whole thing up with a name like NE5.

REV gets my vote."

Fixed.

*nods head*
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Kairon 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Pale 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: couchmonkey 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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Rancid Planet on October 25, 2005, 11:21:44 PM: Quote
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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: kirby_killer_dedede 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: stevey on October 26, 2005, 01:07:55 PM: Quote
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
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Stimutacs Addict on October 28, 2005, 08:58:46 AM: Deathbox
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: King of Twitch on October 28, 2005, 10:38:29 AM: Nintendo 5exual Revolution Entertainment System. That would sell.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: nickmitch on October 28, 2005, 01:12:23 PM: "Say dog, let's boot up the Rev!" sounds nice to me.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Pryopizm 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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: MrMojoRising 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.
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Nile Boogie 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."
Title: RE: Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: zakkiel on October 30, 2005, 07:25:41 AM: Quote
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.
Title: RE:Revolution = Official Name?
Post by: Happy Masks 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"