Compare Atari 7800 Plus vs Nintendo Wii
In this technical comparison between the Atari 7800 Plus 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 $129.99 / £99.99 and $249.99 (at launch).
| Specifications |
Atari 7800 Plus |
Nintendo Wii |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2024 | November 2016 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | Rockchip RK3128 SoC (Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A7) | 729 MHz IBM PowerPC "Broadway" |
| GPU | ARM Mali-400 MP2 | 243 MHz ATI "Hollywood" |
| GPU Power | Optimized for high-accuracy 8-bit emulation | ~12 GFLOPS |
| RAM | 256 MB DDR3 | 88 MB Total (24 MB internal 1T-SRAM, 64 MB external GDDR3) |
| Storage | 256 MB eMMC (Internal firmware only) | 512 MB Internal NAND Flash |
| Expandable | No internal storage; relies on physical game cartridges | SD/SDHC Card slot (up to 32 GB after System Menu 4.0) |
| Disc Drive | None (Physical Cartridge Slot for 2600 and 7800 games) | 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 | 60 FPS |
| HDR | No | No |
| VRR | No | No |
| Ray Tracing | No --- Display Features: Toggle switch on the back for 4:3 (Original) or 16:9 (Widescreen) | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Two-channel Stereo via HDMI | Stereo (LPCM), Dolby Pro Logic II (Surround) |
| Headphones | No direct jack; uses HDMI audio or 3rd-party adapters | 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 | USB-C (for Power and Firmware updates) | 2x USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | No | Requires USB-to-Ethernet adapter |
| Wi-Fi | No | Built-in 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | Used for the included wireless controller (via 2.4GHz USB adapter) --- Legacy Ports: 2x DB9 (9-pin) ports for original Atari joysticks/paddles | 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 -- Emulation Engine: Uses Stella (for 2600 games) and ProSystem (for 7800 games) | No |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x CX78+ Wireless Gamepad | Wii Remote (Wiimote) & Nunchuk |
| Features | Two-button design, 2.4GHz wireless, USB-C rechargeable, includes DB9 adapter for use on original 1980s hardware | 3-axis motion sensing, IR optical sensor (pointer), built-in speaker, rumble |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Native support for nearly all original Atari 2600 and Atari 7800 cartridges | for all Nintendo GameCube discs, controllers, and memory cards (Model RVL-001 only) |
| VR Support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 9" x 6.5" x 2.3" (Approx. 80% the size of the original 7800) | 1.73" x 6.18" x 8.48" (44 x 157 x 215.4 mm) |
| Weight | 17.5 oz (1.09 lbs) | 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Color | Black with silver trim (Retro ProSystem aesthetic) | White (Launch), Black, Blue, Red (Later releases) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | Low-power draw; powered via USB-C (5V) | ~18W (Active), ~1.3W (Standby), ~9.6W (WiiConnect24 standby) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wireless CX78+ Gamepad, Bentley Bear’s Crystal Quest (7800 Cartridge), HDMI Cable, USB-C Power Cable | Console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Sensor Bar, Stand, AV Cable, Power Brick, Wii Sports (included in most regions) |
| Price | $129.99 / £99.99 | $249.99 (at launch) |
| Full Details | 7800 Plus - Full Specifications | Wii - Full Specifications |