The Hardware
Released in the U.S. on November 19th 2006 the Wii is Nintendo's latest entry into the home video game arena. Priced at $249.99 including one Wii Mote, a nunchuk attachment and a copy of Wii Sports it is the least expensive of the current generation of gaming machines.
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CPU:
- 1.2GHz Single Core IBM PowerPC processor "Broadway"
GPU:
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:
DVD (4.7 GB Single layer or 8.5 GB Dual Layer)
8 cm GameCube optical disc
- Mask ROM by Macronix
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Audio:
- Main: Stereo -Dolby Pro Logic II-Capable
- Controller: Built in Speaker
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
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
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