Processors:

    * CPU: PowerPC-based "Broadway" processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, reportedly† clocked at 729 MHz
    * GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process,  clocked at 243 MHz

Memory:

    * 88 MB main memory (24 MB "internal" 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package, 64 MB "external" GDDR3 SDRAM)
    * 3 MB embedded GPU texture memory and framebuffer.

Ports and peripheral capabilities:

    * Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
    * Nintendo GameCube controller ports (4)
    * Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots (2)
    * SD memory card slot
    * USB 2.0 ports (2)
    * Sensor Bar power port
    * Accessory port on bottom of Wii Remote
    * Optional USB keyboard input in message board, Wii Shop Channel, and the Internet Channel (as of 3.0 and 3.1 firmware update)[67]
    * Mitsumi DWM-W004 WiFi 802.11b/g wireless module[68]
    * Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor
    * Multi-output port for component, composite or S-Video

Storage:

    * 512 MB built-in NAND flash memory
    * Expanded storage via SD card memory (up to 2 GB)
    * Nintendo GameCube Memory Card (required for GameCube game saves)

IBM's Wii "Broadway" CPU
IBM's Wii "Broadway" CPU
ATI's Wii "Hollywood" GPU
ATI's Wii "Hollywood" GPU

    * Slot-loading disc drive compatible with 8 cm Nintendo GameCube Game Disc and 12 cm Wii Optical Disc
    * Mask ROM by Macronix

Video:

    * 480p (PAL/NTSC), 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen[70]
    * AV multi-output port for component, composite, S-video,RGB SCART and VGA

Audio:

    * Main: Stereo – Dolby Pro Logic II-capable
    * Controller: Built-in speaker

Power consumption:

    * 18 watts when switched on
    * 1.3 watts in standby

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