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Microsoft Xbox 360 Core vs Nintendo Wii

    12.2 in
    3.94 in
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Core Game Console
    Microsoft Xbox 360 Core
      6.18 in
      1.73 in
      Nintendo Wii Game Console
      Nintendo Wii
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
      Microsoft Xbox 360 (Core System)Read more
      The next-generation of gaming is here, and Microsoft is first to the party. Should you buy the Xb0x 360 now or hold out for the Playstation 3? Read on to find out!Read more
      A still-solid gaming and entertainment experience coupled with a revamped eye-catching design, internal 802.11n Wi-Fi, and more storage make this the best Microsoft Xbox 360 yet.Read more
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      15
      3.9 out of 5
      4 user ratings
      5 stars
      		25 %
      4 stars
      		75 %
      3 stars
      		0 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
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      User rating
      46
      4.1 out of 5
      46 user ratings
      5 stars
      		32 %
      4 stars
      		47 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		0 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      57
      4.2 out of 5
      57 user ratings
      5 stars
      		45 %
      4 stars
      		35 %
      3 stars
      		15 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		0 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Hardware

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Storage
      • 120GB
      • 20GB
      • 250GB
      • 320GB
      • 500GB
      • 60GB
      		512MB
      CPU cores31
      GPU Clock Speed500.0 MHz243.0 MHz
      CPU speed0.73 GHz0.73 GHz
      CPU model3 Core 3.2 GHz IBM PowerPC tri-core codenamed "Xenon"IBM PowerPC
      GPU nameATI "Xenos"ATI "Hollywood"
      RAM memory512MB512MB

      Screen

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      HDRnono
      Resolutions supported
      • 1080i
      • 1080p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 480i
      • 480p
      • 576i
      • 576p

      Controller

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Features
      • Audio/Microphone Input
      • Power Console On/Off
      • Vibration
      • Audio/Microphone Input
      • Power Console On/Off
      • Vibration
      Connection MethodWirelessBluetooth
      Directional Padyesyes
      Weight0.04 oz39.75 oz
      Alternative Controller Includednono
      Number of supported wireless controllers44

      Audio properties

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Audio format
      • Dolby Digital 5.1
      • Dolby Digital EX
      • Dolby Pro Logic II
      • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
      • DTS 5.1
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS ES
      		Dolby Pro Logic II

      Features

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Backward compatibilitynoyes
      Type of media supportedDVDDVD
      Remote control supportyesyes
      Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes
      Video formats supported
      • 480p
      • 576p
      • 720p
      • 1080i
      • 480p
      • 576p

      Dimensions

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Depth10.63 in8.48 in
      Width12.2 in6.18 in
      Height3.94 in1.73 in
      Weight0.04 oz39.75 oz
      Colour of productGrey
      • Black
      • Blue
      • Red
      • White

      Connectivity

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Ethernetyesno
      Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
      WiFinoyes
      USByesyes
      Number of USB Inputs32
      HDMInono
      Component outputyesyes
      Composite outputyesyes
      SCART outyesno
      Number of connection ports34
      S-video outputyesno
      VGA outputsyesno
      Digital optical input nono
      Digital optical outputyesno

      Network

      Microsoft Xbox 360 CoreMicrosoft Xbox 360 Core
      Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
      Online serviceXbox LiveWii "Shop"
      Social features
      • Audio Chat
      • Leaderboards
      • Messaging
      • Video Chat
      • Browser
      • Netflix
      App StoreXbox Live MarketplaceNintendo eShop

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
          Cons

              Microsoft Xbox 360 Core vs Nintendo Wii - User Opinions

              • elidia
                over 1 year ago
                The Wii has motion sensing controllers by default while the Xbox 360 has the KinectKinectThey also contain microphones that can be used for speech recognition and voice control. Kinect was originally developed as a motion controller peripheral for Xbox video game consoles, distinguished from competitors (such as Nintendo's Wii Remote and Sony's PlayStation Move) by not requiring physical controllers.https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KinectKinect - Wikipedia. The Xbox 360 has more advanced functionalities than the Wii. The Xbox 360 is more of a hardcore console while the Wii is more on casual games.
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