Author Topic: Revolution = Official Name? (Read 16825 times)

Obiyo · « **on:** May 17, 2005, 01:09:05 PM »

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

Edit: fixed link

KnowsNothing · « **Reply #1 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?

Obiyo · « **Reply #2 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.

Darc Requiem · « **Reply #3 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.

King of Twitch · « **Reply #4 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

Pale · « **Reply #5 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.

PaLaDiN · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2005, 04:15:21 PM »

"Rev" also sounds like the french for "dream". I have no problems calling it that.

thepoga · « **Reply #7 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.

jasonditz · « **Reply #8 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

henryhund · « **Reply #9 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.

Obiyo · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2005, 08:22:47 PM »

MSM?

Caillan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2005, 09:45:11 PM »

I think that stands for "MainStream Media".

PugGTI · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2005, 11:21:28 PM »

I really don't like the name Revolution, seems like its stuck now tho...

Shift Key · « **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2005, 11:44:42 PM »

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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.

anubis6789 · « **Reply #14 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.*

couchmonkey · « **Reply #15 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.

IceCold · « **Reply #16 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

wandering · « **Reply #17 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.

wandering · « **Reply #18 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?

MrMojoRising · « **Reply #19 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.

Dasmos · « **Reply #20 on:** October 24, 2005, 03:26:08 AM »

What the hell is Roomba?

wandering · « **Reply #21 on:** October 24, 2005, 04:23:32 AM »

a vacuuming robot.

Switchblade Cross · « **Reply #22 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...

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #23 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...

Nile Boogie · « **Reply #24 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.

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