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This pretty much sums up what we know right now:
Codename: Nintendo Revolution
Controllers : Wireless Broadcom Controllers (probably 4)
Flash Memory : 512MB (SD Card Expandable)
Graphics Processor : ATI "Hollywood" GPU
Game Media Format : 12 Centimeter Optical Disks
Other I/O (Input/Output) Connectors : 2 x USB 2.0 , SD Card Slot
Video Output: Can interface with a TV or Computer monitor
Highest Resolution: 480p Progressive Scan (It's like between SD and HD)
Processor : "IBM Broadway" CPU
Memory : Unknown amount supplied by Mosys (expect 1T-SRAM, it's their
specialty)
Media Drive : 12 Centimeter Optical Discs (same format as GCN), 3"
Discs, 1.5GB, by Matsushita
Performance : Quick Start Up and Quiet
Size : The size of 3 DVD cases stuck together
Networking : Built in WiFi (802.11b/g)
Release is sometime in 2006.
Prototype shown is larger than final unit.
Nintendo is still determining final colors for the console.
All-Access Gaming, which refers to backwards compatibility to 20 years
of Nintendo games, NES, SNES, N64. We don't know particulars of how
it'll be accessed or what, if any, the cost structure might be.
Downloadable to 512MB of flash memory.
Two USB 2.0 ports (which could be used for more flash mem xD).
Fyi, 2 GB cards ($100 US) are out and they're working on 4 GB.
Built-in WiFi card.
Will have a separate adaptor for ethernet
WiFi used to interface with the DS.
DS likely to enhance future games.
Self-loading optical drive that will play 12cm Revolution discs and
smaller GameCube discs
Self-contained attachment for playing media content, including DVDs.
Several key franchises have been confirmed for launch: Super Mario 128,
Metroid Prime 3, Super Smash Bros. Sequel (online), Final Fantasy
Crystal Chronicles Online
A new Zelda (not Twilight Princess) is also in the works for Revolution