What Operating System Does Wii Use?
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Blogger Kiyoshi Saruwatari claims that Nintendo’s upcoming Wii console runs on the open source Linux operating system. According to Saruwatari, who claims to be a Nintendo insider, the company reduced development costs by leveraging open source software and incorporating a Linux kernel into the Wii software platform.

Can Wii run Windows?

It can probably run Windows 98 or older though, maaaaybe XP. Linux, however, can do well on such a system. You can probably make your Wii akin to a raspberry pi if you were to install Linux on it though. In short, Windows doesn’t take kindly to systems with low resources.

Can Wii run Android?

No. The Android kernel so far only runs on processors with ARM or Intel architecture, the Wii’s main processor uses PowerPC.

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Sophia Al-Mansoor

Global Business & E-Commerce Reporter

Sophia analyzes international trade, startup ecosystems, retail transformation, and supply chain logistics for modern digital publications.

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