Nintendo Wii U

Launches - 2012




Size - approximately 1.8 inches tall, 6.8 inches wide and 10.5 inches long.


Media - A single self-loading media bay will play 12-centimeter proprietary high-density   
             optical discs for the new console, as well as 12-centimeter Wii optical discs.


Video Output - Supports 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i. Compatible cables include 
                          HDMI, component, S-video and composite.


Audio Output - Uses the AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel linear PCM output through 
                          HDMI.


Storage - The console will have internal flash memory, as well as the option to expand its 
                 memory using either an SD memory card or an external USB hard disk drive.


CPU - IBM Power ®-based multi-core microprocessor.


GPU - AMD Radeon ™-based High Definition GPU.


Other - Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.


Note - Details are subject to change.