Nintendo Wii RVL-001 Black Console Only - TESTED* Fair Condition
Bottom line: The Nintendo Wii RVL-001 Black Console Only is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro consoles category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Console only. Tested and working. Heaving cosmetic wear.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Nintendo Wii RVL-001 Black Console Only using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Nintendo's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| cpu | IBM Broadway 729 MHz |
|---|---|
| gpu | ATI Hollywood 243 MHz |
| color | Black |
| ram_mb | 88 |
| storage_mb | 512 |
| optical_drive | DVD (Wii/GameCube discs) |
| gamecube_compatible | true |
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