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Nintendo Wii specs

Nintendo itself has released few technical specifics regarding the Wii system, but some key facts have leaked to the press. Known details include:

Processors:

  • CPU: PowerPC based “Broadway” processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, reportedly* clocked at 729 MHz[36]
  • GPU: ATI “Hollywood” GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process,[37] reportedly* clocked at 243 MHz[36]

Memory:

  • 88 MB main memory (24 MB “internal” 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package, 64 MB “external” GDDR3 SDRAM)
  • 3 MB GPU texture memory

Ports and peripheral capabilities:

  • Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth) – five player capability using four Wii Remotes and one GameCube controller
  • One SD memory card slot
  • Two USB 2.0 ports
  • One Sensor Bar port
  • One accessory port on the bottom of the Wii Remote
  • Four Nintendo GameCube controller ports
  • Two Nintendo GameCube memory card ports
  • Mitsumi DWM-W004 WiFi 802.11b/g wireless module
  • Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor

Built-in content ratings systems:

  • BBFC, CERO, ESRB, OFLC, OFLC (NZ), PEGI, USK
Storage:

  • 512 MB built-in NAND flash memory
  • Expansion available via SD card memory, 2 GB maximum supported capacity
  • GameCube Memory Cards (for saving GCN games only)

 

 

  • Slot-loading disc drive compatible with 8 cm GameCube optical disc and 12 cm Wii Optical Disc
  • Mask ROM by Macronix

Video:

  • Up to 480p (PAL/NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen[
  • Component (including Progressive scan), RGB SCART (PAL only), S-Video (NTSC only), composite output, or D-Terminal

Audio:

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

* None of the clock rates have been confirmed by Nintendo, IBM, or ATI.

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