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Wii

RVL-001 · 2006–2013 · home console

Specifications

Cpu: IBM PowerPC "Broadway" (Gekko-derived), 729 MHz
Gpu: ATI "Hollywood", 243 MHz
Ram: max: 24 MB 1T-SRAM + 64 MB GDDR3 (fixed; no console RAM upgrade) · base: 24 MB 1T-SRAM (plus 64 MB GDDR3 external memory)
Media: 12 cm Wii Optical Disc (also plays 8 cm GameCube discs)
Output: Composite/S-Video standard, with 480p component available via an official cable; no native HDMI
Storage: base: 512 MB internal flash memory · options: SD/SDHC card slot
Release Price: $249.99

Upgrade paths

other

Homebrew Channel via a softmod (e.g. the Twilight Hack or LetterBomb exploits), enabling unsigned homebrew applications and emulators · Extremely well documented in the Wii homebrew community; does not require opening the console, but does involve installing a modchip-free exploit through a save file or SD card.

free (software-only exploit, no added hardware)

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