Compare Microsoft Xbox Series S vs Nintendo Wii
In this technical comparison between the Microsoft Xbox Series S 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 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99 and $249.99 (at launch).
| Specifications |
Microsoft Xbox Series S |
Nintendo Wii |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2020 | November 2016 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 8X Cores @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz w/ SMT) Custom Zen 2 CPU | 729 MHz IBM PowerPC "Broadway" |
| GPU | 4 TFLOPS, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz Custom RDNA 2 GPU | 243 MHz ATI "Hollywood" |
| GPU Power | 4.0 TFLOPS | ~12 GFLOPS |
| RAM | 10GB GDDR6 (8GB @ 224 GB/s, 2GB @ 56 GB/s) | 88 MB Total (24 MB internal 1T-SRAM, 64 MB external GDDR3) |
| Storage | 512GB or 1TB Custom NVMe SSD | 512 MB Internal NAND Flash |
| Expandable | Support for Seagate/Western Digital Expansion Card; External USB 3.1 HDD support Disc Drive: None (All-Digital) | SD/SDHC Card slot (up to 32 GB after System Menu 4.0) |
| Disc Drive | None (All-Digital) | 12 cm Wii Optical Disc / 8 cm GameCube Disc |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 1440p (Gaming target); 4K upscaling for games; 4K native for media streaming | 480p (Progressive), 480i (Interlaced), 576i (PAL) |
| Max FPS | Up to 120 FPS | 60 FPS |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10, Auto HDR | No |
| VRR | Yes (AMD FreeSync & HDMI VRR) | No |
| Ray Tracing | Yes (Hardware-accelerated) | No |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Windows Sonic, 7.1 LPCM | Stereo (LPCM), Dolby Pro Logic II (Surround) |
| Headphones | 3.5mm Jack (on controller) or Xbox Wireless Protocol | No direct jack on console or controller (3.5mm jack only available via 3rd party Wii-to-HDMI adapters) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 2.1 Port | No (Requires AV Multi-Out to HDMI adapter) |
| USB | 3x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Ports (1 front, 2 back) | 2x USB 2.0 |
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 Mbps | Requires USB-to-Ethernet adapter |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac dual band (Wi-Fi 5) | Built-in 802.11 b/g |
| Bluetooth | None for audio (Uses Xbox Wireless Radio; Bluetooth 5.0 is in the controller only) | Bluetooth 2.0 (for connecting Wii Remotes) |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Xbox Game Pass Core or Ultimate required | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Free; Shutdown in 2014) |
| Cloud Saves | Free (No subscription required) | No |
| Subscription | Xbox Game Pass, EA Play | No |
| Remote Play | Yes (via Xbox app) | No |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Xbox Wireless Controller | Wii Remote (Wiimote) & Nunchuk |
| Features | Share button, Hybrid D-pad, Textured grips, AA Battery powered (included) | 3-axis motion sensing, IR optical sensor (pointer), built-in speaker, rumble |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Digital versions of thousands of Xbox, 360, and One games | for all Nintendo GameCube discs, controllers, and memory cards (Model RVL-001 only) |
| VR Support | No | No |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 65mm x 151mm x 275mm (Smallest Xbox ever) | 1.73" x 6.18" x 8.48" (44 x 157 x 215.4 mm) |
| Weight | 4.25 lbs | 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) |
| Color | Robot White (512GB/1TB) or Carbon Black (1TB) | White (Launch), Black, Blue, Red (Later releases) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | 165W (Maximum rated power; typical gaming draw is ~75W) | ~18W (Active), ~1.3W (Standby), ~9.6W (WiiConnect24 standby) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Xbox Wireless Controller, High Speed HDMI Cable, Power Cord | Console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Sensor Bar, Stand, AV Cable, Power Brick, Wii Sports (included in most regions) |
| Price | 512GB: $299.99 USD / €299.99 / £249.99 --- 1TB: $349.99 USD / €349.99 / £299.99 | $249.99 (at launch) |
| Full Details | Xbox Series S - Full Specifications | Wii - Full Specifications |