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Does the Wii have a graphics card?

Hollywood is the name of the graphics processing unit (GPU) used in Nintendo's Wii video game console. It was designed by ATI
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ATI Technologies Inc. (commonly called ATI) was a Canadian semiconductor technology corporation based in Markham, Ontario, that specialized in the development of graphics processing units and chipsets. Founded in 1985 as Array Technology Inc., the company listed publicly in 1993 and was acquired by AMD in 2006.
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(now AMD), and is manufactured using the same 90 nm or 65 nm (depending on the hardware revision) CMOS process as Broadway, the Wii's central processing unit.
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What CPU does the Wii have?

The console's central processing unit is an IBM PowerPC-based processor named Broadway, with a clock frequency of 729 MHz.
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How do I increase my Wii graphics?

Some Wii software supports a 480p progressive output that displays at an enhanced quality compared to the standard 576i display. To view Wii display output in 480p, you must change your Wii's TV Resolution setting from 50Hz (576i) or 60Hz (480i) to EDTV/HDTV (480p). Confirm your selection once it's complete.
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Is the Wii a HD console?

As a console, the Wii renders a visual signal only in 480p. It's possible to adapt smaller resolutions like 480p to larger resolutions like 1080p, but a 480p picture won't magically become a 1080p image just because it's broadcast on a 1080p device.
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What is the Wii U GPU?

The Wii U GPU was a performance-segment gaming console graphics solution by AMD, launched on November 18th, 2012. Built on the 40 nm process, and based on the Latte graphics processor, the device does not support DirectX.
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Is Wii U underpowered?

The Wii U Lacked Third-Party Support

The Wii U's hardware was in a weird spot (it had a relatively good GPU but an underpowered CPU), and Nintendo was way behind the competition with regards to online play. This gave developers a hard time in trying to release third-party titles for the Wii U.
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Are Wii graphics better than GameCube?

Wii. The GameCube outputs much better quality video than the original Wii systems, however some later model Wii's output at a quality very close to the GameCube.
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Can I make my Wii 1080p?

Important. 1080p resolution is only supported if you have connected your Wii U console to your TV via an HDMI or Wii Component Video cable. If, at any point, you need to switch the type of cable being used, such as HDMI to AV, you will need to use the Wii U GamePad to change the display settings.
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Could the Wii do 720p?

Nintendo's moved quickly to reaffirm that Wii will output in 480p, after Official Nintendo Magazine suggested it would offer higher resolutions. According to reports, the official mag wrote: "At the time of going to print, Wii games will output in 720i and 720p - 720i is your standard TV picture."
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Why is the Wii not HD?

The reason it is not done is because developers use a technique called double buffering. This requires you to essentially have two copies of the game image in RAM. If a Wii game were to have HD, they wouldn't have enough for two copies of the image and tearing/screen lag would result.
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Can you convert Wii to HDMI?

The Wii to HDMI adapter plugs directly into your Wii's cable port (the same port you use to connect the Wii video cable that is included with the Wii). After you have plugged it into this port, you will have an available HDMI port.
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Is 480p better than 480i Wii?

480p Because it makes text much sharper and the colors pop out more. If you're playing on a CRT, 480i looks good. If you're on an HDTV, 480p is the best. Overall 480p is by far and away much better and sharper.
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Is Wii U hard to develop for?

The Wii U is difficult to develop for compared to other consoles and has an underpowered CPU for a new-gen console, an anonymous developer has claimed.
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Is the Wii 30 fps?

One source claimed the framerate of the system is 29.97fps (NTSC) or 25fps (PAL), whilst other sources claim that certain games like Mario Kart Wii hit 60fps in single or 2 player mode, and 30fps when 3 or 4 players are playing at once.
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What replaced Wii?

The Wii U (/ˌwiː ˈjuː/ WEE YOO) is a home video game console developed by Nintendo as the successor to the Wii. Released in late 2012, it is the first eighth-generation video game console and competed with Microsoft's Xbox One and Sony's PlayStation 4. The Wii U is the first Nintendo console to support HD graphics.
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What was the last Wii game?

On November 19, 2006, the Wii launch was accompanied by 22 launch games. The last game releases for the Wii, Retro City Rampage DX+ and Shakedown: Hawaii, were released on July 9, 2020. Nintendo issued re-releases for key retail Wii games with the Nintendo Selects label, but those do not count as new releases.
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Why is the Wii so loud?

It is normal for some amount of noise to come from the console, as there are various moving parts inside of the console. Additionally, the console may make noises as it's reading discs, which may become louder at some times than others.
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Is the Wii outdated?

(KGTV) — A rumor going around social media claims all the old Wii game consoles will stop working next year. But that's fiction. The false rumor stems from a meme stating that Nintendo announced all functioning Wiis will self-destruct in 2023. As you might expect, Nintendo said no such thing.
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What resolution was the n64?

Resolution: 240p (320×240), 288p (384×288), 480i (640×480), 576i (720×576), widescreen via letterboxing or anamorphic compression. Color palette: 16,777,216 (24-bit color depth), 2,097,152 possible colors (21-bit color) on screen.
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Is Wii U full HD?

Does the Wii U console support high definition (HD) images? Yes. With the included HDMI cable, Wii U supports HD images of a resolution up to 1080p. Wii software will always be displayed in standard definition (SD), however.
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Can you play Wii games in HD?

While you can't play Wii games in HD on the actual console, no matter what kind of snake oil you're being promised, you can play them in HD on your PC. How? Simple. Using a program called Dolphin, one of the most popular and accessible emulators around.
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Does the Wii have a Displayport?

No. The Wii doesn't use a Display Port.
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What has better graphics Wii or Switch?

Graphics are the most obvious upgrade from the Wii to the Switch. With the ability to use an HDMI output, the Switch makes it easier to have a smoother visual experience than the Wii.
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Why is the Wii so good?

The innovative motion controls that the Wii had—which, looking back on it, were extremely well done given it was the first of its kind—paired with the forgiving pricing led the Wii down its path of glory. The Wii fought against all odds to be the greatest console it could be, and it surprisingly succeeded at it.
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Is the Wii weaker than GameCube?

Hoping to finally put the debate surrounding the technology powering the Wii to rest, graphics technology outlet Beyond3D and Newsweek's N'Gai Croal have done some extensive work at a physical hardware level to determine that, in no uncertain terms, the Wii is in actuality only about 50 percent more powerful than the ...
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