Similarly, the current Nintendo Wii cannot play DVDs or Blu-ray Discs.
Specifications for the console:
Launches: | 2012 |
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Size: | Approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long. |
New Controller: | The new controller incorporates a 6.2-inch, 16:9 touch screen and traditional button controls, including two analog Circle Pads. This combination removes the traditional barriers between games, players and the TV by creating a second window into the video game world. The rechargeable controller includes a Power button, Home button, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons. It includes a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope, rumble feature, camera, a microphone, stereo speakers, a sensor strip and a stylus. |
Other Controls: | Up to four Wii Remote (or Wii Remote Plus) controllers can be connected at once. The new console supports all Wii controllers |
Media: | A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs. |
Video Output: | Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include HDMI |
Audio Output: | Uses AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear output through HDMI |
Storage: | The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its memory using either an SD memory card |
CPU: | IBM Power®-based multi-core microprocessor. |
GPU: | AMD Radeon |
Other: | Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games |
Note: Details are subject to change.