Compare Nintendo Wii vs Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
In this technical comparison between the Nintendo Wii 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 $249.99 (at launch) and 700 USD / 8000 MAD.
| Specifications |
Nintendo Wii |
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | November 2016 | November, 2024 |
| Performance | ||
| CPU | 729 MHz IBM PowerPC "Broadway" | x86-64 AMD Ryzen™ “Zen 2” (8 cores / 16 threads) @ 3.5GHz (boost to 3.85GHz) |
| GPU | 243 MHz ATI "Hollywood" | 16.7 TFLOPS (60 Compute Units, RDNA 3 architecture) |
| GPU Power | ~12 GFLOPS | ~45% faster rendering than base PS5 |
| RAM | 88 MB Total (24 MB internal 1T-SRAM, 64 MB external GDDR3) | 16GB GDDR6 (576 GB/s) + 2GB DDR5 (Extra for OS tasks) |
| Storage | 512 MB Internal NAND Flash | 2TB Custom NVMe SSD (Internal) |
| Expandable | SD/SDHC Card slot (up to 32 GB after System Menu 4.0) | M.2 NVMe SSD Slot (PCIe Gen4); External USB HDD support |
| Disc Drive | 12 cm Wii Optical Disc / 8 cm GameCube Disc | Disc-free by default (Ultra HD Blu-ray drive sold separately) |
| Video Output | ||
| Resolution | 480p (Progressive), 480i (Interlaced), 576i (PAL) | 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 | Stereo (LPCM), Dolby Pro Logic II (Surround) | “Tempest” 3D AudioTech, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X |
| Headphones | No direct jack on console or controller (3.5mm jack only available via 3rd party Wii-to-HDMI adapters) | 3.5mm Jack (Controller), USB, & Bluetooth (via dongle) |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI | No (Requires AV Multi-Out to HDMI adapter) | 1 × HDMI 2.1 (supports 4K/120Hz, 8K, VRR) |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 | 2 × USB-C (Front), 2 × USB-A (Rear) |
| Ethernet | Requires USB-to-Ethernet adapter | 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit LAN |
| Wi-Fi | Built-in 802.11 b/g | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0 (for connecting Wii Remotes) | Bluetooth® 5.1 |
| Services | ||
| Online Multiplayer | Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection (Free; Shutdown in 2014) | PlayStation Plus required |
| Cloud Saves | No | Included with PlayStation Plus |
| Subscription | No | PlayStation Plus (Essential, Extra, Premium) |
| Remote Play | No | Supported (up to 1080p/4K on compatible devices) |
| Controller | ||
| Included | Wii Remote (Wiimote) & Nunchuk | 1 × DualSense Wireless Controller |
| Features | 3-axis motion sensing, IR optical sensor (pointer), built-in speaker, rumble | Haptic Feedback, Adaptive Triggers, Built-in Mic, Touchpad |
| Compatibility | ||
| Backward | for all Nintendo GameCube discs, controllers, and memory cards (Model RVL-001 only) | Plays 8,500+ PS4 games (with PS5 Pro Game Boost) |
| VR Support | No | Fully supports PlayStation VR2 |
| Physical | ||
| Dimensions | 1.73" x 6.18" x 8.48" (44 x 157 x 215.4 mm) | Approx. 388 × 89 × 216 mm (Taller than Slim, thinner than OG) |
| Weight | 2.7 lbs (1.2 kg) | Approx. 3.1 kg (6.8 lbs) |
| Color | White (Launch), Black, Blue, Red (Later releases) | White/Black (with 3 distinct side-panel stripes) |
| Power | ||
| Consumption | ~18W (Active), ~1.3W (Standby), ~9.6W (WiiConnect24 standby) | Rated for 390W (Actual use varies by game) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Console, Wii Remote, Nunchuk, Sensor Bar, Stand, AV Cable, Power Brick, Wii Sports (included in most regions) | Console, DualSense, 2TB SSD, 2 Horizontal feet, HDMI cable, Power cord |
| Price | $249.99 (at launch) | 700 USD / 8000 MAD |
| Full Details | Wii - Full Specifications | PlayStation 5 Pro - Full Specifications |