Posted on Saturday, September 16 2006 @ 3:06 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
Sega Forum published the specifications of the Nintendo Wii console:
CPU:
1.2GHz Single Core IBM PowerPC processor "Broadway"
GPU:
ATI "Hollywood"
Memory:
256MB of 400MHz GDDR2 RAM on a 128-bit bus. The memory is shared by the CPU and the GPU via the unified memory architecture.
Ports and peripheral capabilities:
Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
One SD memory card slot
Two USB 2.0 ports
One Sensor Bar port
Four Nintendo GameCube controller ports
Two Nintendo GameCube memory card ports
Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor
Storage:
512 MB built-in flash memory
Expansion available via SD card memory and USB mass storage
Slot-loading disc drive compatible with:
- DVD (4.7 GB Single layer or 8.5 GB Dual Layer)
- 8 cm GameCube optical disc
Mask ROM by Macronix
Video:
Up to 480p and will work with a computer monitor as well as any TV or projector
Component (including Progressive scan), S-Video, or composite output
16:9 widescreen support
Audio:
Main: Stereo - Dolby Pro Logic II-capable
Controller: Built-in speaker
