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Microsoft Xbox One S vs Nintendo Wii U

11.42 in
9.06 in
Microsoft Xbox One S Game Console
Microsoft Xbox One S
6.75 in
1.8 in
Nintendo Wii U Game Console
Nintendo Wii U
Editiorial reviews
18
4.1 out of 5
10 user ratings
5 stars
30 %
4 stars
60 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
11
3.6 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
50
4.1 out of 5
50 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
4 %
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

Full Comparison

Hardware

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Storage
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 500GB
  • 32GB
  • 8GB
CPU speed1.75 GHz1.24 GHz
RAM memory8GB2GB

Screen

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
3D Supportyesyes
HDRyesno
Resolutions supported
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 2160p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p

Controller

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Number of supported wireless controllers84
Weight102.29 oz56.44 oz

Audio properties

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Audio format
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS 5.1
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS ES
DTS 5.1

Features

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Backward compatibilityyesyes
Accessories includedGameGame
Type of media supportedUltra HD Blu-rayBlu-ray
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Depth2.52 in10.6 in
Width11.42 in6.75 in
Height9.06 in1.8 in
Weight102.29 oz56.44 oz

Connectivity

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Ethernetyesno
WiFiyesyes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
USByesyes
Number of USB Inputs24
Number of USB 2.0 ports04
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI outputs11
HDMI version2.0a1.4a
Component outputnoyes
Composite outputnoyes
SCART outnono
S-video outputnono
VGA outputsnono
Digital optical input nono
Digital optical outputnono

Network

Microsoft Xbox One SMicrosoft Xbox One S
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Online serviceXbox LiveNintendo Network
Social features
  • Browser
  • Facebook
  • Netflix
  • Skype
  • Twitter
  • Viaplay
  • YouTube
  • Audio Chat
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Browser
  • Netflix
  • YouTube
App StoreXbox Live MarketplaceNintendo eShop
Video Streamingyesyes

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with Microsoft Xbox One S

          Often compared with Nintendo Wii U