Nintendo has released final specifications for its console following its E3 2012 conference yesterday, though it hasn't gone into detail on exact component performance. The full details are below, but for impressions of what it's actually like in action, read our Wii-U hands-on.
- Dimensions: 1.8 inches high, 10.5 inches deep and 6.8 inches long.
- Weight: 3.41 pounds (1.5 kg).
- CPU: IBM Power-based multi-core processor.
- GPU: AMD Radeon-based High Definition GPU.
- Storage: Internal flash memory. Also supports SD memory cards and external USB storage.
- Media: Wii U and Wii proprietary optical discs. Most Wii games will be compatible.
- Networking: Wireless (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), plus four USB 2.0 connectors for LAN Adapters.
- Audio Output: Six-channel PCM linear output via HDMI connector, or analog output via AV Multi Out connector.
- Video Output: Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i.
- Wii U GamePad: 6.2-inch, 16:9 LCD touch screen, twin analog sticks, D-pad, L/R analog sticks, L/R stick buttons, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons, ZL/ZR buttons, Power button, HOME button, -/SELECT button, +/START button, and TV CONTROL button. Accelerometer, gyroscope and geomagnetic motion control, front-facing camera, microphone, stereo speakers, rumble and support for Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. NFC allows for wireless communication with objects held above, or placed on, the GamePad.
As confirmed at Nintendo's E3 2012 conference yesterday, the Wii U now supports up to two GamePads and up to four Wii Remotes or Wii U Pro controllers plus most other Wii accesories.
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6nintendo are looking for trouble not only from regular gamers who are hungry for detailed specs but also from average consumers because they have not differentiated this from the original wii. the design of the box may actually cause some people to think they can still use their old wii. bad strategy nintendo
Regular gamers were never hungry for more detailed specs, and if specs really make or break games for you then you really need to reconsider your average train of thought.
I am annoyed t and concerned here is no price reveal. I would like to know how much it costs.
When are Nintendo going to drag themselves into the 21st century and produce a console with a hard drive? Hell, I bet this console still can't play CDs or DVDs (since it uses a proprietary disc format like the Gamecube and Wii before it).
HDD's are yestrerday's news - expect all new consoles to have flash instead. Games run far quicker from flash too.
That's some serious specs. It has:
* A processor.
* A video chip.
* Memory.
* Disc drive.
Talk about details!