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Microsoft Xbox One vs Nintendo Wii U

13.5 in
3.15 in
Microsoft Xbox One Game Console
Microsoft Xbox One
6.75 in
1.8 in
Nintendo Wii U Game Console
Nintendo Wii U
Editiorial reviews
21
4.1 out of 5
12 user ratings
5 stars
33 %
4 stars
58 %
3 stars
8 %
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
41
3.8 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
21 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
19 %
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 OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Storage
  • 1TB
  • 2TB
  • 500GB
  • 32GB
  • 8GB
CPU cores83
GPU Clock Speed853.0 MHz550.0 MHz
CPU speed1.75 GHz1.24 GHz
CPU model8 Core Custom AMD Jaguar ProcessorIBM PowerPC
GPU nameCustom AMD Radeon Graphics ProcessorAMD Radeon HD "Latte" GPU
RAM memory8GB2GB

Screen

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
3D Supportyesyes
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p

Controller

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Number of controllers included11
Features
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Display Screen
  • Independent Game Play
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Microphone
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Touch Screen
  • Vibration
Motion DetectionGyroscope
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • IR Sensor/Transmitter
Connection Method
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Wireless
Number of joysticksDualDual
Triggers44
Number of buttons168
Alternative ControllerKinectWii Remote
Number of supported wireless controllers84
Weight98.77 oz56.44 oz

Audio properties

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

Features

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Accessories includedGameGame
Type of media supportedBlu-rayBlu-ray
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyes

Dimensions

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Depth10.35 in10.6 in
Width13.5 in6.75 in
Height3.15 in1.8 in
Weight98.77 oz56.44 oz

Connectivity

Microsoft Xbox OneMicrosoft Xbox One
Nintendo Wii UNintendo Wii U
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
Number of USB Inputs34
Number of USB 2.0 ports04
HDMIyesyes
Number of HDMI outputs21
HDMI version1.41.4a

Network

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

Pros & Cons

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