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Microsoft Xbox Game Console
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Nintendo Wii
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Nintendo Wii U Premium Game Console
Nintendo Wii U Premium
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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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15
3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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6 editorial reviews
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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 %
57
4.2 out of 5
57 user ratings
5 stars
45 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
0 %
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4.3 out of 5
43 user ratings
5 stars
53 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
16 %
2 stars
2 %
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Hardware

Storage8GB512MB32GB
CPU cores11
N/A
GPU Clock Speed233.0 MHz243.0 MHz
N/A
CPU speed0.73 GHz0.73 GHz1.24 GHz
CPU model1 Core 733 MHz Custom Intel Pentium III CoppermineIBM PowerPC
N/A
GPU nameCustom Nvidia NV2AATI "Hollywood"
N/A
RAM memory64MB512MB2GB

Screen

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

Controller

Number of controllers included12
N/A
Features
  • Memory Card Slot
  • Vibration
  • Audio/Microphone Input
  • Power Console On/Off
  • Vibration
N/A
Connection MethodWiredBluetooth
N/A
Number of joysticksDual
N/A
N/A
Directional Padyesyes
N/A
Triggers2
N/A
N/A
Number of buttons16
N/A
N/A
Number of supported wireless controllers445
Weight162.26 oz39.75 oz56.44 oz
Alternative Controller Included
N/A
no
N/A

Audio properties

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

Features

Backward compatibilitynoyesyes
Type of media supportedDVDDVDBlu-ray
Remote control supportyesyes
N/A
Surround decoder (5.1/7.1)yesyesyes
Accessories included
N/A
GameGame
Video formats supported
N/A
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 480p
  • 576p
  • 720p
  • 1080i
  • 1080p

Dimensions

Depth10.63 in8.48 in10.51 in
Width12.2 in6.18 in6.81 in
Height3.94 in1.73 in1.77 in
Weight162.26 oz39.75 oz56.44 oz
Colour of productBlack
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Black

Connectivity

Ethernetyesnono
Ethernet connection speed10/100Mbit/s10/100Mbit/s
N/A
WiFinoyesyes
USBnoyesyes
Number of USB Inputs024
HDMInonoyes
A/V Outputs
  • Component Video
  • RCA
N/A
N/A
Component outputnoyesyes
Composite outputyesyesyes
SCART outyesnono
Number of connection ports44
N/A
S-video outputyesnono
VGA outputsnonono
Digital optical input nonono
Digital optical outputnonono
Wireless networking standard
N/A
802.11g
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Number of USB 2.0 ports
N/A
14
Bluetooth
N/A
yes
N/A
Number of HDMI outputs
N/A
11
HDMI version
N/A
N/A
1.4a

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