Design

Featuring a compact design that makes it a natural addition to any television setup, the Wii console is white in color and can be displayed either vertically or horizontally.

Size

About 8.5 inches long, 6 inches wide and less than 2 inches thick (roughly the size of 3 DVD cases stacked on top of each other).

Network

The Wii console communicates wirelessly with the Internet via IEEE 802.11 or a Wii LAN Adapter. Wii also can connect wirelessly with Nintendo DS.

GameCube Compatability

The Wii is backward-compatible to all Nintendo GameCube games and includes four ports for controllers and two slots for memory cards.

CPU/GPU

PowerPC CPU (code-named "Broadway"), made with a 90nm SOI CMOS process, jointly developed with and manufactured by IBM; GPU developed with ATI.

Media

A single self-loading media bay plays single- or double-layered 12-cm optical discs for the Wii console, as well as 8-cm Nintendo GameCube discs.

Input/Output

Input: four Wii Remote controllers can communicate with Wii, which features a bay for an SD memory card

Output: an AV Multi-output port for component, composite or S-video.

Wii Connect

The Wii console can communicate with the Internet even when the power is turned off. The WiiConnect24 service delivers a new surprise or game update, even if the system is idle. Users can connect wirelessly using IEEE 802.11 or a Wii LAN Adapter.

Includes an 80GB PlayStation 3 console, SIXAXIS controller, AC power cord, A/V cable, Ethernet cable and USB cable

80GB internal hard drive provides exceptional storage for game saves, media and more

Cell Broadband Engine state-of-the-art microprocessor is more powerful than standard single-core processors, delivering breakthroughs in fidelity and believability

Blu-ray media stores up to five times more data than DVDs, providing a larger canvas for unbelievable graphics and unprecedented interaction; Blu-ray drive also plays Blu-ray

movies for a high-definition experience with your favorite films

HDMI connection allows high-definition audio and video transfer through one cable

Dolby 5.1 DTS surround sound envelops you in awesome audio for an incredible gaming or movie experience

Plays your old PlayStation 2 and PlayStation games, DVDs and CDs, so you can merge all of your entertainment into one machine

Memory Stick, Secure Digital and CompactFlash media card slots provide a variety of storage options

Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth technology allow you to connect your console to the Internet wirelessly

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SIXAXIS controller utilizes a motion-sensing system that reacts to your body movements; Bluetooth technology allows for wireless gameplay; plug the controller into your

PlayStation 3's USB port and charge it at any time

Powerful hardware features 512MB unified memory, custom symmetrical tripe-core CPU and custom 500MHz ATI graphics processor

Every Xbox 360 title supports 720p and 1080i high definition resolution or 480p standard definition resolution

Exclusive games (not included) shatter expectations with advanced customization features, HD graphics, full surround sound and online-enabled gameplay

Vibrant characters display depth of emotion to evoke more dramatic responses, immersing you in the experience

Rip music to the Xbox 360 hard drive and share your latest digital pictures with friends

View progressive-scan DVD movies

Support for up to four wireless game controllers

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