Silicon Era has reported that a new trademark registration has appeared in the Japanese trademark database for the word "Zii."
Nintendo submitted the application on the 30th of October, though there's no indication of what it's for. It could be trying to block the sale of any more Wii wannabes trying to cash using similar names, or it could be a new piece of hardware - possibly even the successor to the white wonder?
Until Nintendo actually confirms what it is, expect rumours to circulate all over the place.
[source siliconera.com]
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meh, im sure someone official will mention something, in the meantime speculation is just wasted time.
I think that is the name for the new Nintendo console.
I mean Wii=we Zii=see.
Maybe we see it at the next E3. The new Zelda launchtitel again? Like Twilight princes release on Wii and Zii?
Wii HD
This is for Nintendo's new sleep monitor. You play games by breathing heavily and snoring. Sorta like the Vitality Sensor, only not.
Maybe it's the actial DS successor not just this DSi junk.
If it is the DS successor it's be super cool.
Zii in Greek mean life the new life is goming to us
"See all the action next time on Super Nintendo Zii!"
Sorry, but I couldn't resist. That really made my morning.
"Wii" had many reasons behind its naming... Zii makes no sense. it's just Ninty trying to cover their bases. just like the saddle patent, they want to make sure people don't even come near something anything like what they have without paying them money.
I'm sorry, but to all the people trying to pull off Zii as See. Were not living in Sesame Street. Its Zed, not Zee.
American English uses" Zee" not "Zed".
British English uses "Zed".
Hence the reason why im an Australian.
Nintendo trademarks Cii, Bii, Oii and Yii as well
http://www.gonintendo.com/viewstory.php?id=107923
sí se puede!: The new Nintendo console. Trans: Yes ,WE CAN!
It's probably for something for one of their stupid peripherals (Horseback riding and a football? Seriously?) or to stop people from making knock-off video game "consoles".
It's obviously Nintendo ON.
I can see them not wanting anyone else making a Vii type device. i reember seeing those at Macy's 2 years back. Looked like serious crap.
It is quite common to trademark names similar to your products to protect yourself from imitators. This trademark means nothing.
"It's obviously Nintendo ON."
I came here to say exactly those words. I don't believe that anyone would do that, because of the eye strain and high price tag, but that would be ultimate gaming(well, Local multiplayer, like Mario Party might become a little hazardous, but still)!!! 3D-screens are nothing, compared to being able to look where you like. I would gladly become blind, if I could play Metroid that way.
@aviator:
"I'm sorry, but to all the people trying to pull off Zii as See. Were not living in Sesame Street. Its Zed, not Zee."
What does the nomenclature of Zed/Zee have to do with anything? "See" is a verb.
Nooooo..! What about WII, W2? All my speculations were in vain! Oh well, maybe this is Wii HD and not the next gen console. That will be W2.
there's a new creative mp3 player called Zii Egg, Nintendo will never release something in North America with Zii in it.
Well, my best guess for this is because of the various Wii knockoffs (like the Vii).
Otherwise, the Vitality Sensor assumption makes a bit of sense.
As for a successor... No way.
But man, what are they trademarking these days? First the Last Story, then the horse riding peripheral idea and the bike, now these crazy names!
What's up with that? (Hurricane style!)
If "Zii" was supposed to be like "see," then ummm, why not just register "Cii" instead? I doubt they're all suddenly speaking with German accents over at Nintendo.
I don't think this is the next console, because they still have a lot of games coming out for wii like zelda 2 galaxy 2 metroid other m. so I don't think thier done with the wii.
Update: We've done a bit more digging, and it looks as if this here filing may simply be a renewal of a 2006 trademark request. Moreover, we've found Nintendo trademarks in Japan for Cii, Bii, Oii and Yii, so it seems the company may just be on some sort of rampage in order to cover its tracks in one form or another.
http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/15/nintendo-trademarks-zii-over-in-japan-creative-is-like-zaywh/
now it more seems like a series of games over a console
After the Vii, I'm guessing that this is just to try to stop knock-offs. Besides, it seems kinda cheesy to give the next console a knock-off name. Wii was creative, but doing something like Cii wouldn't be impressive.
Isn't this just Nintendo registering it so noone else releases a console called a Zii?
Zii End.
I have 2 guesses. Zelda ... To appeal to a new audience, if you just call it Z and put two ii's after it, then maybe a nongamer might be attracted to getting this game. OR, what if in the new Zelda game, you can play with Link saving Zelda or, you can play with your Mii and save Zii a princess that you create. Any thoughts?
Its a ziicret
Did we ever find out what The Last Story was yet?
oh come on, no Dragonball Zii jokes yet? i'm disappointed in you all. :3
@Egg Miester: I think you've got it wrong there mate. Clearly Nintendo has a 100-year console roadmap and these are all the future successors to the Wii!
why would they release a new console. the other two competitors havent even had anything about it! probably just the wii HD!
@35.theblackdragon:
7. TwilightV made one.
My prediction: a typo.
It's simply Nintendo trying to trademark away knock-offs.
@Dicesukeinuzuka: didn't count
Zii=new console who knows? only the time will tell us.... 4 the moment ill still playing Reflex, so i don't care about it
Hey Vegeta, what's the scouter say about Nintendo's trademarking level?
IT'S OVER NINE-THOUSAAAAAAAAAAAND!
it doesn't make a bit of difference guys...the trademarks are inert
How was that?
Wii Zii about that.
Ddidn't Nintendo patent Aii, Bii, Cii, Dii... already in 2006? Read that on several independent gaming sites. Okay, there's the Vii, but as we know China hardly cares about plagiarism
Zii is the name I wish they had given to Wii.
Sure it's corny, but then all console names have been: Super Nintendo, Mega Drive, Jaguar, Turbografx, Dreamcast. That's what made them fun and awesome, but now it's just abbreviations of letters and numbers.
and Wii = Wee = Urine to me, they could not have picked worse if they had asked a parrot.
Aii Bii Cii Dii Eii Fii Gii Hii Iii Jii...and so on..
I reckon it's blockin' them pesky wannabes rather than anything else.
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