The most prominent use of the prefix was, of course, the . In the mid-2000s, the term "controller" was synonymous with complexity—dual analog sticks, face buttons, triggers, and bumpers. By dropping the word "controller" entirely and opting for "Wii Remote," Nintendo signaled a paradigm shift. It wasn't a piece of technical machinery; it was a remote control for your TV, something your grandmother knew how to use.
On paper, the logic was sound. The Wii was a household name; by keeping the name and adding a letter, Nintendo hoped to signal an upgrade, similar to how Apple moves from iPhone 4 to iPhone 5. But the hyphen usage here—or rather, the retention of the root name—created unprecedented market confusion. The most prominent use of the prefix was, of course, the