One of the criticisms of the GameCube model was that it couldn’t play DVDs, so Panasonic, partnered with Nintendo to create its own GameCube Game Disc, and released the Panasonic Q in 2001. In addition to gaming GameCube, the system also allows you to watch movies from DVD. This model was sold only in Japan and was a commercial failure; Panasonic discontinued it in 2003.
To be in competition with: Sega Dreamcast, Sony PlayStation 2, Microsoft Xbox
Wii
Nintendo released the Wii on November 19, 2006. With it, Nintendo popularized motion control with the Wii Remote and Nunchuck. The Bluetooth peripheral detects motion in three dimensions using the built-in accelerometers in conjunction with the infrared sensor.
The Wii Remote includes a D-pad, speakers, and buttons, along with a trigger button. The Nunchuck handle includes a control stick and two analog sticks.
The Wii Sports series, hailed as the masterpiece for Nintendo’s motion controller, and outside of Japan, are sold in the same package as the system.
The Wii, code-named Revolution, was the beacon for Nintendo’s new design. The company believed that there wasn’t enough room for the three systems to compete for top processing power, so Nintendo tried to cast a wider net and introduce the Wii to the more casual market. This strategy worked, and the Wii became a huge sales success. Not only is Nintendo showing no signs of slowing down, but it has also sold over 101 million copies worldwide, making it Nintendo’s best-selling console to date.
The Wii is equipped with an illuminated track optical drive. The system also has an SD card slot and 512MB of internal memory. Compared to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, it still cannot be considered a machine with outstanding power due to the IBM PowerPC Broadway CPU and memory capacity of only 88MB. The ATI Hollywood graphics processor is also not really powerful and lowers the system’s resolution to 480p.
This is also the first Nintendo console to support backwards compatibility. It had four controller ports hidden under the plastic slot and it also supported GameCube games, but later Wii versions removed this feature.
With this system, Nintendo introduced the Virtual Console, which allowed players to download emulated games from previous Nintendo consoles. The Wii also features WiiConnect24, a standby mode that allows users to update via the Internet.
In 2007, Nintendo introduced the Wii Balance Board. Designed for fitness games, the product became a huge success and has sold 42 million copies.
To be in competition with: Microsoft Xbox 360, Sony PlayStation 3
Featured games: Wii Sports, Mario Kart Wii, Super Paper Mario, Donkey Kong Country Returns, Kirby’s Epic Yarn, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword, Super Mario Galaxy series, Metroid Prime 3: Corruption
Wii Mini
Not long after releasing the Wii U, Nintendo released the Wii Mini. Inspired by the SNS-101 SNES, the Wii Mini is a redesigned version of the Wii with the aim of providing users with a more affordable version of the Wii U. The Mini version was released in Canada on December 7, 2012 for $99.99 and was later released in Europe and the United States.
The Mini Wii features a redesigned, more compact chassis and incorporates an optical drive on top. It also removes some features, including S-Video, GameCube compatibility, streaming, SD card slot, Wi-Fi support, and USB ports.
Wii U
Nintendo released the Wii U on November 18, 2012. The name was confusing to users, making them think it was just a supplement to the Wii version. The model sold only 13.3 million copies, making it Nintendo’s lowest-grossing console. The base white Wii U model was released for $299 and featured 8GB of storage. but there is also a black Deluxe version with 32BG capacity and includes a sensor bar. Like the Wii before it, the Wii U didn’t have the graphics power, but it was the first Nintendo system to support 1080p.
The system specifications were jointly developed by Nintendo, AMD, IBM and Renesas. The Wii U is powered by an IBM Espresso CPU clocked at 1.24GHz, and is paired by 2GB of DDR3 RAM. On the graphics side, AMD has developed the Latte GPU clocked at 550MHz. The Wii U also has backward compatibility with the Wii.
If you ignore the internal specifications, the most special feature of the Wii U is its GamePad. This tablet-like handle is equipped with a 6.2-inch resistive touch screen with double analog sticks, a D-pad key cluster and some other buttons. The GamePad also supports motion control, vibration-to-touch, and NFC short-range communication – a feature that allows users to sync Nintendo’s Amiibo character models to the console.
The Wii U’s touch screen can be used in a number of ways. Developers can use it to add activity on the TV screen to create asymmetric gameplay. The system was released in conjunction with Nintendo Land, and introduced some of the application mechanics of the touchscreen. The GamePad can also act as a second screen for multiplayer games. The Wii U also allows users to stream games from the console to the GamePad, as long as they are within range of each other.
Although the Wii U is compatible with Wii peripherals, Nintendo has also released a Pro Controller.
To be in competition with: Sony PlayStation 4, Microsoft Xbox One
Featured games: Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros for Wii U, Splatoon, Super Mario Maker, Super Mario 3D World
Switch
We’ve passed the one-year anniversary of the Nintendo Switch, which was released on March 3, 2017 for $299. Like the Wii before it, the Switch introduces a completely new design from the company. So far, Nintendo’s recklessness has paid off with great success.
The console is powered by Nvidia’s custom Tegra mobile chip system, which is significantly weaker than the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but its hybrid design allows players not only to play on TV, but even when playing on TV. moving.
The Switch model uses a 12.2-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1280x720p with a modest size of 236.87 pixels (PPI density). Unlike the Wii U that preceded it, the Switch uses a capacitive panel, offering a higher contrast ratio and improved gesture support than the Wii U’s resistive touch.
The 6.7×3.9x.6-inch tablet form factor combined with two Joy-Con motion controllers provides what Nintendo calls “HD rumble”. With high-fidelity vibration motors, the handle can accurately simulate the virtual balls rolling in Joy-Cons, evident in 1-2-Switch games. Joy-Con also supports NFC, which users can use to scan Amiibo character models.
The system has 32GB of internal storage but also supports expandable memory up to 2TB via Micro SDXC card. In terms of battery, the Switch is equipped with a 4310 mAh lithium-ion battery, allowing for three hours of continuous play.
While the Wii U was a huge sales failure for Nintendo, the Switch has sold more than 14.8 million copies to date, surpassing its predecessor by one million in just 10 months. The machine also became quite rare a few months after its release. Its sales are boosted by popular titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, etc.
After a year of release, Nintendo still has high expectations for the Switch. Renowned company developer Shigeru Miyamoto said in February that the company’s “ultimate ambition” is for a Switch console “to be owned not only by each family, but by each member of that family.” .” Time will test for this lofty goal Nintendo.
To be in competition with: Xbox One / S, Xbox One X, PlayStation 4 / Slim, PlayStation 4 Pro
Featured games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Super Mario Odyssey, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Bayonetta 2, Mario + Rabbids: Kingdom Battle, Splatoon 2, Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Snipperclips Plus: Cut It Out, Together!
According to Gamespot
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