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Microsoft Xbox Game Console
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Nintendo Wii U Game Console
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Sony PlayStation 2 Game Console
Sony PlayStation 2
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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 %
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11
3.6 out of 5
5 user ratings
5 stars
0 %
4 stars
80 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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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 %
43
4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
41 %
4 stars
51 %
3 stars
6 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
47
4.0 out of 5
47 user ratings
5 stars
29 %
4 stars
53 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
2 %

Hardware

Storage8GB
  • 32GB
  • 8GB
None
CPU cores131
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz550.0 MHz147.0 MHz
CPU speed0.73 GHz1.24 GHz0.3 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III CoppermineIBM PowerPC1 Core 64-bit "Emotion Engine" clocked at 294.912 MHz
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2AAMD Radeon HD "Latte" GPUGraphics Synthesizer
RAM memory64MB2GB32MB

Screen

HDRnonono
Resolutions supported
  • 1080i
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 576i
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p
  • 480i
  • 480p
  • 720p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
Screen size
N/A
6.2 in
N/A
3D Support
N/A
yes
N/A

Controller

Number of controllers included11
N/A
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Display Screen
  • Independent Game Play
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Microphone
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Touch Screen
  • Vibration
Vibration
Connection MethodWiredWireless
  • Wired
  • Wireless
Number of joysticksDualDualDual
Directional Padyesyesyes
Triggers24
N/A
Number of buttons168
N/A
Number of supported wireless controllers442
Motion Detection
N/A
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • IR Sensor/Transmitter
N/A
Weight162.26 oz56.44 oz77.6 oz
Alternative Controller
N/A
Wii Remote
N/A
Alternative Controller Included
N/A
nono

Audio properties

Audio format
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • DTS 5.1
DTS 5.1
  • Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • DTS 5.1

Features

Backward compatibilitynoyesyes
Type of media supportedDVDBlu-rayDVD
Remote control supportyes
N/A
yes
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyesyes
Accessories included
N/A
GameAdditional gamepad
Video formats supported
N/A
N/A
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in10.6 in3.07 in
Width12.2 in6.75 in11.85 in
Height3.94 in1.8 in7.01 in
Weight162.26 oz56.44 oz77.6 oz
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • White
Black

Connectivity

Ethernetyesnono
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s
N/A
N/A
WiFinoyesno
USBnoyesyes
Number of USB Inputs042
HDMInoyesno
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
  • Component Audio
  • RCA
N/A
Component outputnoyesyes
Composite outputyesyesyes
SCART outyesnoyes
Number of connection ports4
N/A
2
S-video outputyesnoyes
VGA outputsnonono
Digital optical input nonono
Digital optical outputnonoyes
Wireless networking standard
N/A
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
N/A
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
40
Bluetooth
N/A
no
N/A
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
1
N/A
HDMI version
N/A
1.4a
N/A

Network

Online serviceXbox LiveNintendo NetworkDynamic Network Authentication System
Video Streamingnoyesyes
Social features
N/A
  • Leaderboards
  • Messaging
  • Browser
  • Netflix
  • YouTube
N/A
App Store
N/A
Nintendo eShop
N/A

Often compared with Microsoft Xbox

Often compared with Nintendo Wii U

Often compared with Sony PlayStation 2