The Nintendo Wii

Ok, I'm going to try REALLY REALLY hard not to make any funny/clever jokes about pissing.
First of all, let me say I think Nintendo have gone mad. I really respect and love the big N (anyone reading this blog knows that) but this time they've just crossed the fine line.

As you know, all consoles have a codename throughout their development cycle, and then an official release name. The GameCube for example was called Dolphin. So, today Nintendo renamed their Revolution to the Wii. Not W2, not W-eye-eye, but Wii pronounced "wee". Just like the nearly-universal word for "piss".
I kid you not. There's also an official website with a promo video here.

I don't know what to think of all this. I'm not even sure I still want one now.
I leave you with Nintendo's official explanation of the stupidest name on earth.

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.