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Microsoft Xbox vs Nintendo Wii

12.2 in
3.94 in
Microsoft Xbox Game Console
Microsoft Xbox
6.18 in
1.73 in
Nintendo Wii Game Console
Nintendo Wii
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
20
4.3 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
15
3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
52
3.9 out of 5
52 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
19 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
1 %
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

Hardware

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Storage8GB512MB
CPU cores11
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz243.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.73 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III CoppermineIBM PowerPC
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2AATI "Hollywood"
RAM memory64MB512MB

Screen

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
HDRnono
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p

Controller

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Number of controllers included12
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
Connection MethodWiredBluetooth
Directional Padyesyes
Number of supported wireless controllers44
Weight162.26 oz39.75 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
Dolby Pro Logic II

Features

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Backward compatibilitynoyes
Type of media supportedDVDDVD
Remote control supportyesyes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Depth10.63 in8.48 in
Width12.2 in6.18 in
Height3.94 in1.73 in
Weight162.26 oz39.75 oz
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White

Connectivity

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Ethernetyesno
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
WiFinoyes
USBnoyes
Number of USB Inputs02
HDMInono
Component outputnoyes
Composite outputyesyes
SCART outyesno
Number of connection ports44
S-video outputyesno
VGA outputsnono
Digital optical input nono
Digital optical outputnono

Network

Microsoft XboxMicrosoft Xbox
Nintendo WiiNintendo Wii
Online serviceXbox LiveWii "Shop"

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Microsoft Xbox vs Nintendo Wii - User Opinions

          • britany.batz
            over 1 year ago
            The Wii is much cheaper than the Xbox 360. The Wii has motion sensing controllers by default while the Xbox 360 has the Kinect. 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.
          • glady.bechtelar
            over 1 year ago
            The Wii is much cheaper than the Xbox 360. 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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