08-12-2006, 09:31 AM
Wii's Numbers & Specs
The Guts of the Controls
Now these numbers might not impress you, but don't count out the Wii's graphical and performance potential just yet! They actually look quite similar to the original Xbox specs, and developers have done amazing things with that console (Halo 2 and Ninja Gaiden to name a few). None the less, technophiles will be disappointed at the lack of and HD output; that shouldn't affect regular gamers though! It's quite cool how they, basically, managed to fit a whole Gamecube and a new console into the space of 3 DVD cases, just as long as you've already got the controllers. Also, the thought of your Wii conspiring with your roommate playing her DS in the wee hours of the morning is cool, if a bit creepy.
Adapted from: GamePro Magazine
Reporter: D%uFFFDb]Editor:[/b] D4rkDrago0n
N.B. A Wii engineer leaked more detailed specs last week, however, these aren't official, but they tie in with these, so I wouldn't be supprised if they are real: Click Here!
- IBM Broadway 729 MHz PowerPC processor
- %uFFFDLess than 128 MB%uFFFD of MoSys RAM
- ATI Hollywood 243 MHz graphics card
- 2 USB 2.0 ports
- Built-in Wi-Fi (can communicate with the DS)
- Four Gamecube controller ports
- Media bay supports Wii 12 cm discs, Gamecube 8 cm discs, and DVDs
- AV multi-output port for component, composite, or S-video
- 512MB or internal flash memory for game save-data and down-loaded games
- Bay for an SD memory card allowing expansion of internal flash memory
- 2 Gamecube memory card slots
- Supports up to 4 wireless controllers
- WiiConnect24 always-online sleep mode
The Guts of the Controls
- Utilizes Bluetooth and infrared to communicate with the console
- Analog Devices, Inc. ADXL330 3-axis iMEMS accelerometer
- Expansion port for nunchuk and additional peripherals
- Built in miniature speaker for depth of sound
- Currently uses two AA batteries (this may change)
- Rumble functionality
- The accelerometer senses up-down, left-right, and forward-backward motions by using iMEMS Motion Signal Processing technology.
Now these numbers might not impress you, but don't count out the Wii's graphical and performance potential just yet! They actually look quite similar to the original Xbox specs, and developers have done amazing things with that console (Halo 2 and Ninja Gaiden to name a few). None the less, technophiles will be disappointed at the lack of and HD output; that shouldn't affect regular gamers though! It's quite cool how they, basically, managed to fit a whole Gamecube and a new console into the space of 3 DVD cases, just as long as you've already got the controllers. Also, the thought of your Wii conspiring with your roommate playing her DS in the wee hours of the morning is cool, if a bit creepy.
Adapted from: GamePro Magazine
Reporter: D%uFFFDb]Editor:[/b] D4rkDrago0n
N.B. A Wii engineer leaked more detailed specs last week, however, these aren't official, but they tie in with these, so I wouldn't be supprised if they are real: Click Here!
