Preview:
Nintendo's Wii ushers in a new era of gaming for everyone, thanks to a revolutionary new motion-sensitive controller called the Wii Remote. The console, which can stand vertically or horizontally, will be available for less than $250 U.S. The Wii will handle both full-size Wii discs and mini GameCube discs. Additionally, Wii will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo 64, SNES and NES, as well as a "best of" selection from Sega Genesis and TurboGrafx. The built-in WiFi connection and included "Connect24" ensures constant updates from the Web even when the power is turned off. Also in some games you can use Nunchuks!
Wii Hardware Specs:
Nintendo Wii Package - Less Than $250 U.S.
Wii console
Wii Remote
Built-in WiFi connectibility (802.11b/g)
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Manufacturer
Nintendo
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Dimensions
Approx. 1.4" (W) x 5.5" (H) x 7.7" (L)
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System Orientation
Stands vertically or horizontally
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Controller
Wii Remote Bluetooth - up to 4 supported (includes speaker, rumble feature, and expansion port)
Nunchuk attachment
Six-direction motion sensitivity
Distance detection
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IBM "Broadway" CPU
729MHz
90 nm SOI CMOS process
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Main Memory
512 MB Flash Memory
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Memory Expansion
SD Memory
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Graphics Processor
GPU being developed with ATI
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Main Input/Output
Support for up to 4 wireless Bluetooth controllers
Support for up to 4 wired GameCube controllers
2 USB ports
Wi-Fi connectivity built in
AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-Video
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Digital Media Support
12 centimeter Wii game discs
8 centimeter GameCube game discs
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High-Definition Game Support
480p supported
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Online Capabilities
Connect24
Wi-Fi connectivity built in
Downloadable content for NES, SNES, Nintendo 64, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx 16