Why Revisions Matter
Not unlike the Wii, Nintendo had made several changes to the Wii U throughout its short life. The biggest change was the usage of the B1X SoC, which draws less power and generates less heat than the A5X. Here's a general overview of the advantages and disadvantages:
A5X SoC:
Cons:
- Consume a lot of power (13A@1V idle, 14-15A@1V while in-game)
- Generates more heat
- Found on WUP-01 /...
Wii U Revision Identification Guide
Not unlike the Wii, Nintendo had made several changes to the Wii U throughout its short life. The biggest change was the usage of the B1X SoC, which draws less power and generates less heat than the A5X. Here's a general overview of the advantages and disadvantages:
A5X SoC:
Cons:
- Consume a lot of power (13A@1V idle, 14-15A@1V while in-game)
- Generates more heat
- Found on WUP-01 /...
Wii U Revision Identification Guide