Compare Atari 400 Mini vs Nintendo Wii
In this technical comparison between the Atari 400 Mini and the Nintendo Wii, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Home Consoles models often comes down to your budget, with prices around $119.99 / £99.99 and $249.99 (at launch).
| Specifications |
Atari 400 Mini |
Nintendo Wii |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | March 2024 | November 2016 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | Allwinner H3 (Quad-core ARM Cortex-A7) | 729 MHz IBM PowerPC "Broadway" |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 243 MHz ATI "Hollywood" |
| GPU Power | Optimized for 8-bit emulation | ~12 GFLOPS |
| RAM | 256 MB DDR3 | 88 MB Total (24 MB internal 1T-SRAM, 64 MB external GDDR3) |
| Storage | 128 MB Flash (internal firmware); supports external USB drives for game loading | 512 MB Internal NAND Flash |
| Expandable | Yes, via USB flash drive (supports .ATR, .CAS, .CRT, and .EXE files) | SD/SDHC Card slot (up to 32 GB after System Menu 4.0) |
| Disc Drive | None (Decorative cartridge slot) | 12 cm Wii Optical Disc / 8 cm GameCube Disc |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 720p HD (via HDMI) | 480p (Progressive), 480i (Interlaced), 576i (PAL) |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS (Supports 50Hz/60Hz toggle) | 60 FPS |
| HDR | No | No |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No --- Display Features: CRT Filter, 4:3 or Pixel-Perfect aspect ratios, and decorative screen borders | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Two-channel Stereo via HDMI | Stereo (LPCM), Dolby Pro Logic II (Surround) |
| Headphones | No direct jack (requires USB audio or HDMI pass-through) | No direct jack on console or controller (3.5mm jack only available via 3rd party Wii-to-HDMI adapters) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI Out | No (Requires AV Multi-Out to HDMI adapter) |
| USB | 5x USB-A ports (4 front, 1 rear) for controllers, keyboards, and storage | 2x USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | No | Requires USB-to-Ethernet adapter |
| Wi-Fi | No | Built-in 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | No (Wired USB connectivity) | Bluetooth 2.0 (for connecting Wii Remotes) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | No | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Free; Shutdown in 2014) |
| Cloud Saves | No | No |
| Subscription | No | No |
| Remote Play | No | No |
| Controller | ||
| Included | THECXSTICK (Modernized USB version of the CX40 joystick) | Wii Remote (Wiimote) & Nunchuk |
| Features | 8 total buttons (7 new function buttons integrated into the classic stick design) | 3-axis motion sensing, IR optical sensor (pointer), built-in speaker, rumble |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Emulates Atari 400, 800, XL, and XE series, plus the Atari 5200 console | for all Nintendo GameCube discs, controllers, and memory cards (Model RVL-001 only) |
| VR Support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 6.0" x 5.25" x 2.0" (Half-scale of the original) | 1.73" x 6.18" x 8.48" (44 x 157 x 215.4 mm) |
| Weight | 8.8 oz (Approx. 250g) | 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Color | 1970s Beige/Orange (Retro aesthetic) | White (Launch), Black, Blue, Red (Later releases) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Very Low; powered via USB-C (5V/1A required) | ~18W (Active), ~1.3W (Standby), ~9.6W (WiiConnect24 standby) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, THECXSTICK Joystick, HDMI Cable, USB-C Power Cable, 25 Built-in Games (including Berzerk, Millipede, M.U.L.E., and Star Raiders II) | Console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Sensor Bar, Stand, AV Cable, Power Brick, Wii Sports (included in most regions) |
| Price | $119.99 / £99.99 | $249.99 (at launch) |
| Full Details | 400 Mini - Full Specifications | Wii - Full Specifications |