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: The new console boasts high-quality materials and a smart, compact design, approximately the size of three standard DVD cases stacked together. A variety of prototype colors are being showcased during E3. It will come with a silver stand that makes the system a welcome, artistic component of any multimedia setup, whether it’s displayed vertically or horizontally
Backward compatibility: The new console plays all games from the current Nintendo GameCubeTM generation. But there’s more.
The secret weapon: The console also will have downloadable access to 20 years of fan-favorite titles originally released for Nintendo® 64, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System® (SNES) and even the Nintendo Entertainment System® (NES
Easy expansion: A bay for an SD memory card will let players expand the internal flash memory
Two disc formats, one slot: Instead of a tray, a single, innovative, self-loading media bay will play both 12-centimeter optical discs used for the new system as well as Nintendo GameCube discs. Owners will have the option of equipping a small, self-contained attachment to play movies and other DVD content
The specs: The system boasts 512 megabytes of internal flash memory, wireless controllers, two USB 2.0 ports and built-in Wi-Fi access. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment. Revolution’s technological heart, a processing chip developed with IBM and code-named “Broadway,†and a graphics chip set from ATI code-named “Hollywood,†will deliver game experiences not previously possible
The stars: Introduction of a number of new franchise properties will add to the world’s richest stable of stars, including Mario, Zelda, Super Smash Bros., Donkey Kong and Metroid
Wireless freedom: A number of Wi-Fi-enabled launch titles are in development that will employ Nintendo’s newly announced wireless gaming service, Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection. A worldwide network of Nintendo players can gather to compete in a comfortable, inviting environment
Freedom of design: A dynamic development architecture equally accommodates both big-budget, high-profile game “masterpieces†as well as indie games conceived by individual developers equipped with only a big idea.
Technical Specifications
Processor
* CPU: IBM PowerPC processor codenamed “Broadway†(made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process)
GPU
* GPU: ATI “Hollywood†(made with a 90 nm CMOS process[30]).
Memory:
* 1T-SRAM [31]
Ports and peripheral capabilities
* Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
* One SD memory card slot
* Two USB 2.0 ports
* One Sensor Bar port
* Four Nintendo GameCube controller ports
* Two Nintendo GameCube memory card ports
* Compatible with optional USB 2.0 Ethernet LAN adaptor
Storage
* 512 MB built-in flash memory
* Expansion available via SD card memory and USB mass storage[9]
* Slot-loading disc drive compatible with:
o DVD(4.7 GB Single layer or 8.5 GB Dual Layer)
o 8cm GameCube optical disc
* Mask ROM by Macronix[32]
Built-in content ratings systems
* PEGI, ESRB
Video
* Up to 480p and will work with a computer monitor as well as any TV or projector[33]
* Component (including Progressive scan), S-Video, or composite output
* 16:9 widescreen support
Audio
* Main: Stereo - Dolby Pro Logic II-capable[34]
* Controller: Built-in speaker
Think i might be getting 1 of these.
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