Wii - The nXt Genetation of gaming consoles

The Wii Nintendo. The console is th is the fifth home video game console released bye direct successor to the Nintendo GameCube. Nintendo states that its console targets a broader demographic than that of Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Sony's PlayStation 3,but it competes with both as part of the seventh generation of gaming systems.
A distinguishing feature of the console is its wireless controller, the Wii Remote, which can be used as a handheld pointing device and can detect motion and rotation in three dimensions. Another is WiiConnect24, which enables it to receive messages and updates over the Internet while in standby mode.
he Wii console is Nintendo's smallest home unit to date; it measures 44 mm (1.73 in) wide, 157 mm (6.18 in) tall, and 215.4 mm (8.48 in) deep in its vertical orientation.The included stand measures 55.4 mm (2.18 in) wide, 44 mm (1.73 in) tall, and 225.6 mm (8.88 in) deep, The system weighs 1.2 kg (2.7 lb),which makes it the lightest of the three major seventh generation consoles. The console can be placed either horizontally or vertically. Nintendo has shown the console and the Wii Remote in white, black, silver, lime green, and red, but has initially been available only in white.
The Wii launch package includes the console, a stand to allow the console to be placed vertically, a circular clear stabilizer for the main stand, one Wii Remote, one Nunchuk attachment, one Sensor Bar, a removable stand for the bar, one external main power adapter, two AA batteries, one composite AV cable with RCA connectors (component video and other types of cables are available separately), operation documentation, and a copy of Wii Sports.
The Wii Remote is a controller that uses a combination of accelerometers and infrared detection (from an array of LEDs inside the Sensor Bar) to sense its position in 3D space. This design allows users to control the game using physical gestures as well as traditional button presses. The controller connects to the console using Bluetooth, and features rumble and an internal speaker. The Wii Remote can connect to other devices through a proprietary port at the base of the controller. The device bundled with the Wii retail package is the Nunchuk unit, which features an accelerometer and a traditional analog stick with two trigger buttons. In addition, an attachable wrist strap can be used to prevent the player from unintentionally dropping or throwing the Wii Remote. In response to incidences of strap failures, Nintendo is offering a free stronger replacement for all straps.

Nintendo Wii Technical specifications

Processors:
* IBM “Broadway” CPU
* ATI “Hollywood” GPU
Memory:
* Unknown amount of RAM
* 512 MB built-in flash memory.
Ports and Peripherals:
* Two USB 2.0 ports.
* Support for wireless controllers.
* 4 Nintendo GameCube controller ports and 2 Nintendo GameCube memory card ports (for backward compatibility).
* Optional USB PC-compatible 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless attachment. (see Connectivity)
Media:
* Slot-loading optical disc drive compatible with both 12 cm Wii optical discs and 8.0 cm GameCube optical discs (1.5 GB) as well as standard DVD discs.
* 2 Front-loading SD memory card slots.
Networking
* Wi-Fi by Broadcom
Video:
* up to 480p and will work with a computer monitor as well as any TV or projector.