Nintendo next-gen Wii specs

Doobie · 10th May 2006, 17:24

That's right folks, I've got the hardware details to Nintendo's next-gen game system, the Wii. This information comes right from Nintendo:

Media: optical disks (reads at least some CDs)
RAM: unknown
CPU: PowePC (speed, between 1 and 100GHz, probably closer to 1)
Graphics: ATI (with pipelines or something)
Hard drive: fat chance
Controllers: modified lady's vibrator (Nintendo's secret weapon against Sony and MS.)

I bet Nintendo will have to charge at least $100 to make money on each system sold.

Inventive Software · 10th May 2006, 17:45

Lol!!! (bah the 5 char minimum!)

Sirber · 10th May 2006, 18:21

Media: 12-centimeter optical discs for Wii, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube discs.
CPU: IBM "Broadway" 729MHz
RAM: 88MB
Graphics: ATI, said to be able to do 16:9 at 480p
Hard drive: 512MB builtin flash memory, with SD slot
Controllers: remote control with plugable addons

Price: under $300

jggimi · 10th May 2006, 18:31

This thread is OT for the forum, but I can't help myself -- I saw this yesterday:

Eretria-chan · 10th May 2006, 18:51

That is a so lame joke. Don't compare "wii" with "wee." Although they sound the same, it's really lame IMO to joke around like that. It may be a silly name, and I'm not claiming I like it, but it seems lame to me to joke around like so.

Rumours about the price tag is ca $250. The system will be released Q4 this year.

spuddog · 10th May 2006, 19:03

It may be lame, but I plan to wii, wii, wii all the way home

Sirber · 10th May 2006, 19:27

same here. I don't like M$ and Sony is dying...

foxyshadis · 10th May 2006, 19:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirber

Media: 12-centimeter optical discs for Wii, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube discs.
CPU: IBM "Broadway" 729MHz
RAM: 88MB
Graphics: ATI, said to be able to do 16:9 at 480p
Hard drive: 512MB builtin flash memory, with SD slot
Controllers: remote control with plugable addons

Price: under $300

Needs more 12-inch laserdisc games. =D

Sirber · 10th May 2006, 19:50

12cm, not 12"

kurt · 10th May 2006, 20:18

the trailers look promising:

http://www.gaming-media.de/E32K6/Trailer/Wii_Mov_01.zip
http://www.gaming-media.de/E32K6/Trailer/Wii_Mov_02.zip

the controller also:

Chainmax · 10th May 2006, 20:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doobie

bla,bla,bla

Hey guys, I have the specs for the OP:

- Troll
- Worthless troll
- Useless troll

If you care so much about specs, go spend U$$800+ on your PS3 + game at launch, dude

.

For all of you guys that want to see true innovation, check out this video from the E3 conference:

http://www.vgpro.com/file/15549_e320..._800k.wmv.html

Chainmax · 10th May 2006, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sirber

12cm, not 12"

Are we still talking about optical media here?

Guest · 10th May 2006, 21:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inventive Software

Lol!!! (bah the 5 char minimum!)

Please keep in mind rule 11: don't make no-use posts. Thank you.

Guest · 10th May 2006, 21:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainmax

Hey guys, I have the specs for the OP: ...

This post is a clear rule 4 violation. I'll give you the opportunity to edit it. If you don't, you'll earn a strike.

EDIT: Time's up.

Eretria-chan · 10th May 2006, 21:36

You should look at IGN (I think?) with its hands on Metroid Prime 3! It will give you a pretty decent view of the Wii, or Revolution. I'll try to find the link there.
Okay, got it! Here: http://revolution.ign.com/objects/748/748547.html
It looks very promising!

Doobie · 11th May 2006, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chainmax

Hey guys, I have the specs for the OP:

- Troll
- Worthless troll
- Useless troll

Dillhole, I took the specs from the official Wii website. I was mocking them for lack of detail. Plus, I think most people here have some interest in the console scene, including those of us who are PC-only gamers. Of course, everyone is welcome to add to the thread their views and whatever interesting information they migh have about the Wii.

Chainmax · 11th May 2006, 01:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doobie

Dillhole...

Classy

.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doobie

I took the specs from the official Wii website. I was mocking them for lack of detail.

Wii specs are readily available and are not hard to find. It's as easy as typing "Wii" on WikiPedia (lol, Wii <--> WikiPedia

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doobie

Plus, I think most people here have some interest in the console scene, including those of us who are PC-only gamers. Of course, everyone is welcome to add to the thread their views and whatever interesting information they migh have about the Wii.

I agree with you, but even so, this kind of discussion is out of the purposes of this subforum.

[edit] Since when OP stopped meaning Original Post and started meaning Original Poster?

Sirber · 11th May 2006, 04:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doobie

Dillhole, I took the specs from the official Wii website.

I took mine there too

wmansir · 11th May 2006, 07:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurt

the controller also:

I imagine I must have the same look on my face when I look at that picture as Sly Stallone did when he saw the three shells in Demolition Man.

Inventive Software · 11th May 2006, 09:33

@Neuron: Sorry man! Forgot about that one!

That controller looks like it's gonna cause controversy. There's no way that you can reach all the buttons and have the analogue stick as well. Unless it's small enough for the Japs to get their little hands around!

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Doobie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 555	Nintendo next-gen Wii specs That's right folks, I've got the hardware details to Nintendo's next-gen game system, the Wii. This information comes right from Nintendo: Media: optical disks (reads at least some CDs) RAM: unknown CPU: PowePC (speed, between 1 and 100GHz, probably closer to 1) Graphics: ATI (with pipelines or something) Hard drive: fat chance Controllers: modified lady's vibrator (Nintendo's secret weapon against Sony and MS.) I bet Nintendo will have to charge at least $100 to make money on each system sold.

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Inventive Software Turkey Machine Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lowestoft, UK (but visit lots of places with bribes [beer]) Posts: 1,953	Lol!!! (bah the 5 char minimum!) __________________ On Discworld it is clearly recognized that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10. If the hero did not overcome huge odds, what would be the point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld

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Sirber retired developer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,979	Media: 12-centimeter optical discs for Wii, as well as 8-centimeter Nintendo GameCube discs. CPU: IBM "Broadway" 729MHz RAM: 88MB Graphics: ATI, said to be able to do 16:9 at 480p Hard drive: 512MB builtin flash memory, with SD slot Controllers: remote control with plugable addons Price: under $300 Last edited by Sirber; 10th May 2006 at 18:24.

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kurt sidekick Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: old Europe Posts: 610	the trailers look promising: http://www.gaming-media.de/E32K6/Trailer/Wii_Mov_01.zip http://www.gaming-media.de/E32K6/Trailer/Wii_Mov_02.zip the controller also: __________________ greets, kurt. Pioneer PDP-427 XA \| Popcorn Hour NMT C-200 \| Sony STR-DB 840 QS \| Canton Ergo 91 DC

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jggimi Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: The NW corner of Lake Erie Posts: 5,552	This thread is OT for the forum, but I can't help myself -- I saw this yesterday:

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Eretria-chan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,053	That is a so lame joke. Don't compare "wii" with "wee." Although they sound the same, it's really lame IMO to joke around like that. It may be a silly name, and I'm not claiming I like it, but it seems lame to me to joke around like so. Rumours about the price tag is ca $250. The system will be released Q4 this year.

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Sirber retired developer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,979	same here. I don't like M$ and Sony is dying...

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Sirber retired developer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 8,979	12cm, not 12"

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Eretria-chan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,053	You should look at IGN (I think?) with its hands on Metroid Prime 3! It will give you a pretty decent view of the Wii, or Revolution. I'll try to find the link there. Okay, got it! Here: http://revolution.ign.com/objects/748/748547.html It looks very promising! Last edited by Eretria-chan; 10th May 2006 at 21:42.

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Inventive Software Turkey Machine Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lowestoft, UK (but visit lots of places with bribes [beer]) Posts: 1,953	@Neuron: Sorry man! Forgot about that one! That controller looks like it's gonna cause controversy. There's no way that you can reach all the buttons and have the analogue stick as well. Unless it's small enough for the Japs to get their little hands around! __________________ On Discworld it is clearly recognized that million-to-one chances happen 9 times out of 10. If the hero did not overcome huge odds, what would be the point? Terry Pratchett - The Science Of Discworld