Wii Console Official Factsheet

We got a copy of the official factsheet for the Wii console just now, and the factsheet runs down all the necessary stuff you’ll need to know about the console, including the specs, CPU, and GPU. Let’s get down to business, shall we?

As already mentioned in our NewYork updates article, the Wii is set to launch on the 19th of November for the price of $249.99. The console will come in just one color…white. The console measures 8.5″ long, 6″ wide, and less than two inches thick (157mm x 215.4mm x 44mm). The overall look of the Wii is that of a compact design that can be displayed vertically or horizontally, and looks like your ordinary tv setup add-on.

Channels, Media, and Communication: The Wii Channel Menu will be your main gateway for interactive multimedia, entertainment and communication functions, the latter of which can operate even when the console is turned off. Thanks to the WiiConnect24 service, the system updates itself even when in an idle state. Wireless connectivity options include IEEE802.11 and USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. The Wii is also compatible with the DS for wireless communication. A single self-loading media bay can play both single or double-layered optical discs, as well as 8cm Nintendo GameCube discs.

Controls: Up to four motion-sensing Wiimotes can be simultaneously connected via Bluetooth technology, and the wireless signal is detectable within 10 meters of the console. The Wii Remote controller includes rumble feature, a speaker, expansion port, and can be used as a pointer within 5 meters of the screen. Buttons on the Wiimote are: power switch, plus pad, A & B, Minus, Home, 1 and 2. The Nunchuk controller has an analog control stick as well as C and Z buttons. Both controllers have a three-axis motion sensor.

Virtual Console: The Wii will have access to titles originally released for N64, SNES, and NES. The virtual console will also have  a selection of Sega Genesis titles as well as games from the Turbo Grafx16 console.
Specs: 512MB internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, built-in WiFi capability, SD memory card slot
GPU and CPU: PowerPC CPU (aka Broadway) made with 90nm SOI CMOS process, and is developed and manufactured by IBM. The Graphics Processing Unit is being developed with ATI.

Other features include 4 ports for Nintendo GameCube controllers, two slots for NGC memory cards, AV multi-output port for component, composite, or S-video. Let us know if there’s anything else you need to know that we haven’t covered, or keep checking back with us for more updates.

We got a copy of the official factsheet for the Wii console just now, and the factsheet runs down all the necessary stuff you’ll need to know about the console, including the specs, CPU, and GPU. Let’s get down to business, shall we?

As already mentioned in our NewYork updates article, the Wii is set to launch on the 19th of November for the price of $249.99. The console will come in just one color…white. The console measures 8.5″ long, 6″ wide, and less than two inches thick (157mm x 215.4mm x 44mm). The overall look of the Wii is that of a compact design that can be displayed vertically or horizontally, and looks like your ordinary tv setup add-on.

Channels, Media, and Communication: The Wii Channel Menu will be your main gateway for interactive multimedia, entertainment and communication functions, the latter of which can operate even when the console is turned off. Thanks to the WiiConnect24 service, the system updates itself even when in an idle state. Wireless connectivity options include IEEE802.11 and USB 2.0 LAN adaptor. The Wii is also compatible with the DS for wireless communication. A single self-loading media bay can play both single or double-layered optical discs, as well as 8cm Nintendo GameCube discs.

Controls: Up to four motion-sensing Wiimotes can be simultaneously connected via Bluetooth technology, and the wireless signal is detectable within 10 meters of the console. The Wii Remote controller includes rumble feature, a speaker, expansion port, and can be used as a pointer within 5 meters of the screen. Buttons on the Wiimote are: power switch, plus pad, A & B, Minus, Home, 1 and 2. The Nunchuk controller has an analog control stick as well as C and Z buttons. Both controllers have a three-axis motion sensor.

Virtual Console: The Wii will have access to titles originally released for N64, SNES, and NES. The virtual console will also have  a selection of Sega Genesis titles as well as games from the Turbo Grafx16 console.
Specs: 512MB internal flash memory, two USB 2.0 ports, built-in WiFi capability, SD memory card slot
GPU and CPU: PowerPC CPU (aka Broadway) made with 90nm SOI CMOS process, and is developed and manufactured by IBM. The Graphics Processing Unit is being developed with ATI.

Other features include 4 ports for Nintendo GameCube controllers, two slots for NGC memory cards, AV multi-output port for component, composite, or S-video. Let us know if there’s anything else you need to know that we haven’t covered, or keep checking back with us for more updates.