I like the new name. I liked it the moment I read up on it. Its weird as hell to say, ill admit that. Its just a fricken retarded-ass name! But you know what, dudes? Thats exactly why I like it. It's different. Its unique. New.
I was reading the discussion the employees here had on the new name. And I found myself stopping not even half way through. I was TIRED of their bull****!!! For christs sake.... They were blabbiling on about how the name has no meaning WHATSOEVER! That for one pissed me off because there is a meaning. Wii's explanation was clearly already explained, and you can already find it here on Planetgamecube.
http://www.planetgamecube.com/newsArt.cfm?artid=11362. Johnny is the guy that comes to mind when it comes to that. I mean, this news story was posted before that conversation happened. Anyone who has half a brain after reading that (and I am sure Johnny read it) should know that Wii means "we" meaning "us. you, me, them, grandma, grandpa, mom, dad, dog. we the people" And plus the 2 i's symbolise the controllers, says nintendo. It makes PERFECT sense. I don't see where the confusion is!!!
On a final note, its been confirmed that its not called The Nintendo Wii. Or Nintendo Wii. If it was then people would be able to abreviate it to NW. There are no abbreviations, says Nintendo. It's called Wii. If you just simply call it Wii, and if you put aside the immature potty, penis, excited kid, and midget humor, you will find it rolls off your tounge. "Excuse me sir, but do you by chance have Super Mario 128 on Wii in stock?" Sure it sounds weird as hell right now, but it works for me for some reason.