Compare Nintendo Wii U vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Nintendo Wii U and the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro, 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 $299.99 (Basic) / $349.99 (Deluxe) and 700 USD / 8000 MAD.
| Specifications |
Nintendo Wii U |
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | November 2012 | November, 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 1.24 GHz Tri-Core IBM PowerPC "Espresso" | x86-64 AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” (8 cores / 16 threads) @ 3.5GHz (boost to 3.85GHz) |
| GPU | 550 MHz AMD Radeon "Latte" | 16.7 TFLOPS (60 Compute Units, RDNA 3 architecture) |
| GPU Power | ~352 GFLOPS | ~45% faster rendering than base PS5 |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR3 (1 GB reserved for System, 1 GB for Games) | 16GB GDDR6 (576 GB/s) + 2GB DDR5 (Extra for OS tasks) |
| Storage | 8 GB (Basic) or 32 GB (Deluxe) Internal Flash | 2TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| Expandable | Supports SD/SDHC cards and USB External HDDs (up to 2 TB) | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (PCIe Gen4); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | Proprietary 25 GB High-Density Optical Discs (Blu-ray based) | Disc-free by default (Ultra HD Blu-ray drive sold separately) |
| Video Output | ||
| Image Resolution | 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i | 4K Native / 8K support (via PSSR Upscaling) |
| Max FPS | 60 FPS | 120 FPS at 4K |
| HDR | No | Supported (HDR10, HLG) |
| VRR | No | Supported (HDMI 2.1) |
| Ray Tracing | No | Advanced Ray Tracing (2x–3x faster than base PS5) |
| Audio | ||
| Formats | Six-channel (5.1) Linear PCM via HDMI | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | 3.5mm jack located on the GamePad | 3.5mm Jack (Controller), USB, & Bluetooth (via dongle) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | 1x HDMI 1.4 | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K/120Hz, 8K, VRR) |
| USB | 4x USB 2.0 (2 front, 2 rear) | 2 × USB-C (Front), 2 × USB-A (Rear) |
| Ethernet | Requires USB-to-Ethernet adapter (No built-in port) | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 (primarily for Wii controllers) | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Nintendo Network (Free until 2024 shutdown) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | Not natively supported (mostly local) | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | None (Standard online was free) | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | "Off-TV Play" (Stream games directly to the GamePad) | Supported (up to 1080p/4K on compatible devices) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | 1x Wii U GamePad (6.2-inch resistive touchscreen) | 1 × DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | Built-in Camera, Mic, NFC, Motion Control, TV Remote functionality | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | Full native support for Wii Discs and Wii controllers | Plays 8,500+ PS4 games (with PS5 Pro Game Boost) |
| VR Support | No | Fully supports PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Body Dimensions | 6.8" x 10.5" x 1.8" (172 x 268 x 46 mm) | Approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (Taller than Slim, thinner than OG) |
| Weight | ~3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) | Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Color | White (Basic) or Black (Deluxe) | White/Black (with 3 distinct side-panel stripes) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~75W Max (Very efficient compared to its peers) | Rated for 390W (Actual use varies by game) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, GamePad, AC Adapters, HDMI Cable, Sensor Bar (Deluxe included stands and Nintendo Land) | Console, DualSense, 2TB SSD, 2 Horizontal feet, HDMI cable, Power cord |
| Price | $299.99 (Basic) / $349.99 (Deluxe) | 700 USD / 8000 MAD |
| Full Details | Wii U - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Pro - Full Specifications |