Nintendo Wii + US DS Lite release date?

We’ve been calling Nintendo’s upcoming console ‘Revolution’ ever since that “leaked” fanmade video appeared on the internet forever and a day ago. It looks like Nintendo finally slapped a moniker on the new system: and they call it Wii. Yes, that’s right. That’s not a typo. It’s Wii. Here’s the explanation:

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.

- Nintendo Wii Official Site

In other Nintendo news rumors, the DS Lite will have a release date some time in June, according to this scan found on Go Nintendo. Keep your fingers crossed!

Tagged: Video Games, Nintendo, Nintendo Wii, DS Lite