So we all saw the pimped out controller Nintendo whipped out at it’s hands down most impressive E3 in the last four years, but never did we get a look at the console itself. If you thought Nintendo was taking things to the next level with it’s controller, check out the hardware specs taken directly from the site.
- 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 AV Multi Out connector. Six-channel PCM linear 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.
- Other:Four USB 2.0 connector slots are included. The new console is backward compatible with Wii games and Wii accessories.
Full HD support, the option to use a flash drive for memory, and high quality processing to boot. Nintendo has been listening to hard core gamers, and with all the stuff they’ve announced so far, I don’t expect them to disappoint.
