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Nintendo has released few technical details regarding the Wii system, but some key facts have leaked through the press. Though none of these reports has been officially confirmed, they generally point to the console as being an extension or advancement of the Nintendo GameCube architecture. More specifically, the reported analyses state that the Wii is roughly 1.5 to 2 times as powerful as its predecessor. [1][71] Based on the leaked specifications, the Wii is the least powerful of the major home consoles in its generation. The Wii uses a storage system similar to the GameCube, which uses "block" units rather than bytes. The conversion from blocks to bytes is roughly 8.12 blocks to one megabyte.

Processors:

  • CPU: PowerPC-based "Broadway" processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, reportedly† clocked at 729 MHz[72]
  • GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process,[73] reportedly† clocked at 243 MHz[72]

Memory:

  • 88 MB main memory (24 MB "internal" 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package, 64 MB "external" GDDR3 SDRAM)[74]
  • 3 MB embedded GPU texture memory and framebuffer.

Ports and peripheral capabilities:

  • Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
  • Nintendo GameCube controller ports (4)
  • Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots (2)
  • SD memory card slot
  • USB 2.0 ports (2)
  • Sensor Bar power port
  • Accessory port on bottom of Wii Remote
  • Optional USB keyboard input in message board, Wii Shop Channel, and the Internet Channel (as of 3.0 and 3.1 firmware update)[75]
  • Mitsumi DWM-W004 WiFi 802.11b/g wireless module[76]
  • Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor
  • MultiAV output port for component, composite and S-Video

Built-in content ratings systems:

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

Storage:

  • 512 MB built-in NAND flash memory
  • Expanded storage via SD card memory (up to 2 GB)
  • Nintendo GameCube Memory Card (required for GameCube game saves)
IBM's Wii "Broadway" CPU
IBM's Wii "Broadway" CPU
ATI's Wii "Hollywood" GPU
  • Slot-loading disc drive compatible with 8 cm Nintendo GameCube Game Disc and 12 cm Wii Optical Disc
  • Mask ROM by Macronix[77]

Video:

  • 480p (PAL/NTSC), 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen[78]
  • MultiAV multi-output port for component, composite, S-video,[79] RGB SCART[80] and VGA[81]

Audio:

  • Main: Stereo – Dolby Pro Logic II-capable[82]
  • Controller: Built-in speaker

Power consumption:

  • 18 watts when switched on[83]
  • 1.3 watts in standby[83]

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