Wii Specifications

Although Nintendo itself has released few official technical details regarding the Wii system, some unconfirmed key specifications have been leaked to various sources. These include:

Processors

• CPU: PowerPC based "Broadway" processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, clocked at 729 MHz
• GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process, clocked at 243 MHz

Memory

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

Storage

• 512 MiB built-in NAND flash memory
• Expansion available via SD card memory
• Nintendo GameCube Memory Cards (for saving GameCube 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

Built-In Content Ratings Systems

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

Ports and Peripheral Capabilities

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