Nintendo Wii $321
Extra Remote $44
Extra Nunchuk $26
It also had two free games "Lara Croft Tomb Raider: Anniversary" and "Twin Strike : Operation Thunder".
It's from November 2008, I was behind this Crazy gaming console. It was when one of my friend's sis was about to come from UK, I decided to get it from there. Unfortunately, that dint work out. :(
Beginning of Jan 2009, Hemanth told me that he will try getting one for me as few of his friends were about to come from US by the end of Jan. Hmmmmm, finally it work out. Hemanth was in Hyderabad when his Team Lead got a Wii by Jan end. He told he will be coming to Bengaluru on 21st of Feb so that I can collect my Wii that day. :)
I was too desperate to wait for another 20 days, so asked him to come on the first weekend of the Feb itself. When i called him on first Friday of Feb he surprised me telling he is already in Bengaluru and was transferred here permanently.
I could not wait no more to get my Wii. The same day i.e: 6th Feb 2009, I left to Hemanth's place at N R colony directly from my company. I collected it and reached home by 10.
Bro and I were really excited to make the initial setup and start the fun. As the console was brought from US, it had an adapter capable of handling 110v. Dad and I went in search of a Step down motor which converts 220v into 110. No shops were open. Finally got it from one of my uncle and started the fun. Play began at 11 PM and went till 6 AM. It was a great time, can never forget it!!
And about Wii, I don't think I need to explain it. Anyways for those who are wondering wat it is, here is a tech spec (Courtesy: Wiki. :P
Nintendo Wii:
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Processors:
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* CPU: PowerPC-based "Broadway" processor, made with a 90 nm SOI CMOS process, reportedly clocked at 729 MHz
* GPU: ATI "Hollywood" GPU made with a 90 nm CMOS process, reportedly clocked at 243 MHz
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Memory:
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* 88 MB main memory (24 MB "internal" 1T-SRAM integrated into graphics package, 64 MB "external" GDDR3 SDRAM)
* 3 MB embedded GPU texture memory and framebuffer.
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Ports and peripheral capabilities:
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* Up to four Wii Remote controllers (connected wirelessly via Bluetooth)
* Nintendo GameCube controller ports (4)
* Nintendo GameCube Memory Card slots (2)
* SD memory card slot
* USB 2.0 ports (2)
* Sensor Bar power port
* Accessory port on bottom of Wii Remote
* Optional USB keyboard input in message board, Wii Shop Channel, and the Internet Channel (as of 3.0 and 3.1 firmware update)
* Mitsumi DWM-W004 WiFi 802.11b/g wireless module
* Compatible with optional USB 2.0 to Ethernet LAN adaptor
* MultiAV output port for component, composite and S-Video
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Built-in content ratings systems:
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* BBFC, CERO, ESRB, OFLC, OFLC (NZ), PEGI, USK
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Storage:
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* 512 MB built-in NAND flash memory
* Expanded storage via SD card memory (up to 2 GB)
* Nintendo GameCube Memory Card (required for GameCube game saves)
IBM's Wii "Broadway" CPU
ATI's Wii "Hollywood" GPU
* Slot-loading disc drive compatible with 8 cm Nintendo GameCube Game Disc and 12 cm Wii Optical Disc
* Mask ROM by Macronix
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Video:
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* 480p (PAL/NTSC), 480i (NTSC) or 576i (PAL/SECAM), standard 4:3 and 16:9 anamorphic widescreen
* MultiAV multi-output port for component, composite, S-video, RGB SCART and VGA
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Audio:
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* Main: Stereo – Dolby Pro Logic II-capable
* Controller: Built-in speaker
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Power consumption:
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* 18 watts when switched on
* 9.6 watts in standby with WiiConnect24 standby connection
* 1.3 watts in standby
