[Wii] Nintendo Wii Specs

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15-09-06
Sipher

[Wii] Nintendo Wii Specs

This is official.

CPU:
1.2GHz Single Core IBM PowerPC processor "Broadway"

GPU:
ATI "Hollywood"

Memory:
256MB of 400MHz GDDR2 RAM on a 128-bit bus. The memory is shared by the CPU and the GPU via the unified memory architecture.

Ports and peripheral capabilities:

* Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
* One SD memory card slot
* Two USB 2.0 ports
* One Sensor Bar port
* Four Nintendo GameCube controller ports
* Two Nintendo GameCube memory card ports
* Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor

Storage:

* 512 MB built-in flash memory
* Expansion available via SD card memory and USB mass storage
* Slot-loading disc drive compatible with:
o DVD (4.7 GB Single layer or 8.5 GB Dual Layer)
o 8 cm GameCube optical disc
* Mask ROM by Macronix

Video:

* Up to 480p and will work with a computer monitor as well as any TV or projector
* Component (including Progressive scan), S-Video, or composite output
* 16:9 widescreen support

Audio:
Main: Stereo - Dolby Pro Logic II-capable
Controller: Built-in speaker

Wii is Region-Free.

No it's not more powerful than Xbox 360 or the PS3.
15-09-06
X-Gogeta

Quote:

Originally Posted by Injektio

No it's not more powerful than Xbox 360 or the PS3.

.... Really ? -.-'

Anyways, the wii is gonna kick ass if it will be able to have SSBB online.
15-09-06
Sipher

Wii represents a new way of playing games, so does PS3, but then again, Nintendo has always had the weak points on powerful consoles, N64, GameCube, Wii.

Nintendo also delivered games which attracted children and teens big time, including adults.
15-09-06
EliteGM

So i understand i need a Nintendo Console before i can use the Wii?
15-09-06
Rishwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by EliteGM

So i understand i need a Nintendo Console before i can use the Wii?

no, it is a standalone console.
but it will play GC games aswell.
15-09-06
Mario_Party

play.com jus released at 4pm, pre-order now hurry hurry hurry!
16-09-06
Evilkitten

I don't really make a big deal on specs of a console but I hear there is a nice line up of games and I defo want a Wii O.O
16-09-06
The_Gatekeeper_

Quote:

Originally Posted by Injektio

Wii represents a new way of playing games, so does PS3, but then again, Nintendo has always had the weak points on powerful consoles, N64, GameCube, Wii.

Nintendo also delivered games which attracted children and teens big time, including adults.

Those specs you posted show that it doesn't take much to make something great. The PS3's graphics and new controller are far from a new way to play a game. I'll just be happy when it comes out and people are upset at how not powerfull it is.
16-09-06
sjefke0101

The Wii is gonna pawn, i think it's going to score 4 times better then the NGC. It's like a huge revolution in the gaming world instead the PS3 and XboX360. And the price tag is only $250,- :D... i can't wait!
17-09-06
EliteGM

my birthday soon... i hope i get it
17-09-06
themasher

Wii will be my #1 for the download os prev nintendo sega and some other various consoles!!! i can wait to get all my fav games on it. but still they couldve gone with a better cpu and mem cuz these specs seem to be more now gen then next gen
18-09-06
sjefke0101

1.2ghz doesn't sound much but it's like comparing AMD with Intil, an AMD 1.8ghz 64bit... is the same as a Intel D 2.8ghz (d for rank, not for dual core :P)... so we will see how it's going to work out :P
18-09-06
Tsukekun

Wii has generated alot of heat around it, hopefully it delivers what we expect.
19-09-06
Sipher

Pre-ordered Wii and Legend of Zelda: (urgh... hate to say this... sounds pinky and gay...) Twilight Princess... there I said it! HAPPY?!?!?

Oh yeah, cost me 220 GBP.

Got it from play.com

wub you mario_parteh!
19-09-06
DarkestHour

Pre-ordered as well. The fucker better live up to the hype...as the GameCube was a failure.
19-09-06
The_Gatekeeper_

Quote:

Originally Posted by sjefke0101

1.2ghz doesn't sound much but it's like comparing AMD with Intil, an AMD 1.8ghz 64bit... is the same as a Intel D 2.8ghz (d for rank, not for dual core :P)... so we will see how it's going to work out :P

cause the fsb was and is 2GHz on ALL amd cpus. intel only has 800mhz on their non-conroe cpus.
23-09-06
GohanSSJ

Imo it's to weak. Don't get me wrong, i don't need a high powered system, but it's seriously lacking power, which will limit what can be done with it.

It really wouldn't cost much to improve those specs, but that would mean they earn less on their consoles...

It's a Nintendo thing, they always bring out weak spec systems, still they usually make up for it with new stuff, like with the DS and PSP, the PSP is much and much more powerful (i would easily say 4 times as powerful), but the touchscreen makes it popular and unique.

Still they really should just make a console/handheld for once that both has pretty good specs, and nice new stuff.

Btw some of you might think that it doesn't matter much, but when game developers make a game then they want to get the most out of it, but when you want to make a game for all 3 consoles, then they need to completely adjust the game to work properly on the Wii because the PS3 and X360 (and ofcourse the PC) are much more powerful, which can limit the games because makers don't want to spend lots of money to adjust it so much.
23-09-06
Josh

Gohan, the Wii doesnt need to be powerful for it to kick ass.
But i would still get a PSP before i get a Wii, even if i considered buying a wii.
23-09-06
GohanSSJ

It does, a console is only as good as the games that use it, if you limit games by putting old crap in it then you get less games, which makes the console worse.

Even though the Wii doesn't look bad, i still think the X360 will be the winner, it's powerful, yet doesn't cost insanely much like the PS3, and with the headstart it has, i think it's on the right path.