Nintendo Wii U vs other items
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Nintendo Wii U |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2012 | |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC "Espresso" | |
| GPU | 550 MHz AMD Radeon "Latte" | |
| GPU Power | ~352 GFLOPS | |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 (1 GB reserved for System, 1 GB for Games) | |
| Storage | 8 GB (Basic) or 32 GB (Deluxe) Internal Flash | |
| Expandable | Supports SD/SDHC cards and USB External HDDs (up to 2 TB) | |
| Disc Drive | Proprietary 25 GB High-Density Optical Discs (Blu-ray based) | |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i | |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | |
| HDR | No | |
| VRR | No | |
| Ray Tracing | No | |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Six-channel (5.1) Linear PCM via HDMI | |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack located on the GamePad | |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | |
| USB | 4x USB 2.0 (2 front, 2 rear) | |
| Ethernet | Requires USB-to-Ethernet adapter (No built-in port) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 (primarily for Wii controllers) | |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Nintendo Network (Free until 2024 shutdown) | |
| Cloud Saves | Not natively supported (mostly local) | |
| Subscription | None (Standard online was free) | |
| Remote Play | "Off-TV Play" (Stream games directly to the GamePad) | |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Wii U GamePad (6.2-inch resistive touchscreen) | |
| Features | Built-in Camera, Mic, NFC, Motion Control, TV Remote functionality | |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Full native support for Wii Discs and Wii controllers | |
| VR Support | No | |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 6.8" x 10.5" x 1.8" (172 x 268 x 46 mm) | |
| Weight | ~3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) | |
| Color | White (Basic) or Black (Deluxe) | |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~75W Max (Very efficient compared to its peers) | |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, GamePad, AC Adapters, HDMI Cable, Sensor Bar (Deluxe included stands and Nintendo Land) | |
| Price | $299.99 (Basic) / $349.99 (Deluxe) | |