Wii U Architecture

This document provides essential insights and relevant information about the Wii U platform, specifically tailored for developers. Its purpose is to familiarize you with the system's capabilities and constraints. For those seeking a more comprehensive understanding, a list of detailed resources discussing the platform extensively is provided below.

Summary

• CPU: "Espresso" PowerPC
  • 32-bit architecture
  • Big-endian byte order
• GPU: "Latte" AMD
• Memory: 2 GB DDR3 RAM
  • 1 GB reserved for the operating system
  • 1 GB available for user applications
• Operating System: CafeOS
  • POSIX-like?
  • Supports foreground and background applications
  • Implements threads and scheduling mechanisms
  • Features a separation between user space and kernel space
  • Utilizes virtual memory addressing
  • Includes an OpenGL-like graphics library

Further Information

• Wii U - Wikipedia: A general overview of the platform and trivia.
• Hardware - WiiUBrew: A concise summary of the Wii U's hardware components.
• Wii U Architecture - copetti.org: An in-depth exploration of the Wii U's hardware and software architecture.
• Cafe OS - WiiUBrew: Detailed information about the Wii U's operating system, CafeOS.