The Kid: I got a Wii for Christmas!
Parents: Now don't break it. Otherwise you will be grounded.
The Kid: OK. I won't. I promise. :)
Parents: Now don't break it. Otherwise you will be grounded.
The Kid: OK. I won't. I promise. :)
by Ashley Barry-Farrington December 26, 2009
The new generation Nintendo gaming console, pronounced the same as the word 'we'. It was previously thought to be called the Nintendo Revolution, but the name was changed just days before the 2006 E3 gaming conference. It was named Wii because Nintendo thought that they should include everyone in the gaming experience, and it is spelled 'uniquely' because of the 'unique' controller design.
-Have you seen the new Nintendo console?
-The Nintendo Revolution?
-No, they changed it to the Nintendo Wii
-That sounds gay.
-Well, it IS made by Nintendo.
-The Nintendo Revolution?
-No, they changed it to the Nintendo Wii
-That sounds gay.
-Well, it IS made by Nintendo.
by James Tilly Matthews May 5, 2006
by Gary Coleman IV June 17, 2008
The new name for Nintendo's next console, which was originally called the "Revolution". Nintendo has decided to make the worst move in the history of videogames by changing their new console name from something cool as the "Revolution" to something retarded as "Wii".
Guy 1: "Nintendo decided to change their new console name to Nintendo Wii."
Guy 2: "so it's not Nintendo Revolution anymore?"
Guy1: "No it's Nintendo Wii now.
Guy 2: "What does Wii mean?"
Guy 1: "I think it's hebrew."
Guy 2: "so it's not Nintendo Revolution anymore?"
Guy1: "No it's Nintendo Wii now.
Guy 2: "What does Wii mean?"
Guy 1: "I think it's hebrew."
by WassaMattaU May 1, 2006
The 4th generation Nintendo system (pronounced "we"). Some people hate the new name and preferred the test name Nintendo Revolution.
a) So, do you like the Wii?
b) What the fuck is a Wii?
a) The new Nintendo system.
b) Oh, you mean the Revolution?
b) What the fuck is a Wii?
a) The new Nintendo system.
b) Oh, you mean the Revolution?
by diggle April 29, 2006
The latest gaming console by Nintendo as of now. Wii allows gamers to point the controller at the screen to aim and swing the controller to attack. These consoles are EXTREMELY rare (it took me two weeks to find one) so they sell pretty high on Ebay. After its release, Nintendo fans rushed to buy it but Xbox and Playstation users proceeded to make fun of the console, sparking such jokes as "hey man want to play with my Wii?" and "All this gaming makes me Wii-tarded."
by ServiceWithaSmile March 22, 2009
Nintendo's video game console known as Wii (pronounced "we") is one of three systems (others include Sony's PLAYSTATION 3 and Microsoft's Xbox 360) released into the seventh generation era of gaming consoles.
Wii is solely distinguished by it's motion sensitivity and unique controller, Wii Remote, that took the shape of a television remote. Nintendo markets these features as the true path of revolutionizing video games although they have yet to deliver a game that effectively uses Wii's unique controls. The addition of motion-sensitivity has already been linked to worsening many released games.
i.e. wii.ign.com/articles/748/748762p1.html
Due to Nintendo's investment into the Wii Remote and its motion-sensitivity, they have also gambled with Wii's fate. A video game consoles features can only go so far with first-party (Nintendo) support, which will inevitably happen. The real question is whether third-party (non-Nintendo) publishers will risk developing games specifically for the Wii and not other systems in order to ensure the Wii Remote operates positively. Convincing third-party publishers not to maximize profits by developing a multi-platform game but rather only around the Wii and it's motion-sensitivity is Nintendo's true obstacle. By no means will this necessarily work out for the better of Wii. If this does not happen, Nintendo's investment for the Wii will 180 into a featureless system since they have sacrificed system power for a cheaper system packaged with "different controls".
Please note that Nintendo has attempted and failed here in years past. R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy), Power Glove, Super Scope 6 and the Virtual Boy were all flops with the same selling points as the Wii and its Television Remote.
One immediate disadvantage for the Nintendo Wii is its video game line up. As of this definition posting there are a very small amount of games lined up for release on Wii. Of this small amount half are "virtual console" games. Virtual Console games are old 8 and 16 bit era games you can download to your Wii for the same price you can go to Goodwill and pick up an old console and box of cartridges. This is if you don't already own the cartridges or the entire 8 & 16 bit era of video games downloaded for free via roms and emulators.
In most recent news lawsuits over physical damage to property and users of Wii have exploded all over North America within weeks of the systems launch. Even a lawsuit over the controllers design has sprung up. It may prove Nintendo focused too much time into marketing that they couldn't even realize how easy it is to be sued in the United States.
Nintendo continues to appeal to young children and those that once were young NES/SNES gamers that grew up but missed out on developing necessary adult skills.
i.e. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVRbQMhLJaY
Wii is solely distinguished by it's motion sensitivity and unique controller, Wii Remote, that took the shape of a television remote. Nintendo markets these features as the true path of revolutionizing video games although they have yet to deliver a game that effectively uses Wii's unique controls. The addition of motion-sensitivity has already been linked to worsening many released games.
i.e. wii.ign.com/articles/748/748762p1.html
Due to Nintendo's investment into the Wii Remote and its motion-sensitivity, they have also gambled with Wii's fate. A video game consoles features can only go so far with first-party (Nintendo) support, which will inevitably happen. The real question is whether third-party (non-Nintendo) publishers will risk developing games specifically for the Wii and not other systems in order to ensure the Wii Remote operates positively. Convincing third-party publishers not to maximize profits by developing a multi-platform game but rather only around the Wii and it's motion-sensitivity is Nintendo's true obstacle. By no means will this necessarily work out for the better of Wii. If this does not happen, Nintendo's investment for the Wii will 180 into a featureless system since they have sacrificed system power for a cheaper system packaged with "different controls".
Please note that Nintendo has attempted and failed here in years past. R.O.B. (Robotic Operating Buddy), Power Glove, Super Scope 6 and the Virtual Boy were all flops with the same selling points as the Wii and its Television Remote.
One immediate disadvantage for the Nintendo Wii is its video game line up. As of this definition posting there are a very small amount of games lined up for release on Wii. Of this small amount half are "virtual console" games. Virtual Console games are old 8 and 16 bit era games you can download to your Wii for the same price you can go to Goodwill and pick up an old console and box of cartridges. This is if you don't already own the cartridges or the entire 8 & 16 bit era of video games downloaded for free via roms and emulators.
In most recent news lawsuits over physical damage to property and users of Wii have exploded all over North America within weeks of the systems launch. Even a lawsuit over the controllers design has sprung up. It may prove Nintendo focused too much time into marketing that they couldn't even realize how easy it is to be sued in the United States.
Nintendo continues to appeal to young children and those that once were young NES/SNES gamers that grew up but missed out on developing necessary adult skills.
i.e. www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVRbQMhLJaY
Thinking in short term you may want the Wii after seeing its price tag. $250 may be misleading and in long term ultimately a waste. An investment elsewhere is advisable.
by BillyShears December 21, 2006