Cost-reduced Wii model designed exclusively for horizontal placement, removing GameCube backward compatibility to lower manufacturing costs. Retains all other Wii functionality including motion controls and online features.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- Nintendo
- Release Year
- 2011
- Model Number
- RVL-101
- Category
- gaming-console
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nintendo AV Multi Out | 1 | AV Multi Out (rear) | Supports composite video, S-Video, component video (YPbPr), and RGB SCART. Maximum 480p via component. |
| USB Type-A (USB 2.0) | 2 | USB Port (rear) | For USB accessories, storage, and USB LAN adapters. |
| Wii Sensor Bar Port | 1 | Sensor Bar (rear) | Powers Wii Sensor Bar for Wii Remote pointer functionality. |
| SD Card Slot (UHS-I) | 1 | SD Card Slot (front (behind flap)) | Supports SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB. |
Notes & Compatibility
Redesigned Wii without GameCube compatibility. No GameCube controller ports or memory card slots. Cannot play GameCube discs. Designed to sit horizontally only (no vertical stand). Some Wii games requiring GameCube controllers incompatible. Available in white, black, and blue. 512MB internal storage. Retains Wi-Fi, SD slot, and all standard Wii features.