The Nintendo Revolution has finally received its "real" name, the "Wii." Pronounced "we," as in "we really don't know about this name," the name is supposed to connote the universal appeal of the console. It's for all of us, you see. You, me, uh, we! So sayeth Nintendo:

While the code-name Revolution expressed our direction, Wii represents the answer.

Wii will break down that wall that separates videogame 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 the 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 playing it. And Wii, as a name and a console, brings something revolutionary to the world of videogames 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.

The name also brings to mind the cacophonous hollering of "wee" on playgrounds, roller coasters, and Fry's electronics sales floors. Or maybe that's what you'll be shouting when you're using the Wii's "revolutionary" controller.

And for those of you keeping score, two "i"s are better than one. Hence Wii is twice as awesome as iPod, iPlayer, iTunes, or iWhatever. And let's hope that our children don't get too confused over all of these double "i" words, either. Wii is wee, but Viiv is vive, as in vibe.

At least the Germans can be consistent about this "i" stuff.