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* Limitations imposed by hardware:
* Limitations imposed by hardware:
** No ability to read GameCube discs (no support in the [[Wii Hardware/Drive Interface|optical drive]])
** No ability to read GameCube discs (no support in the [[Hardware/Drive Interface|optical drive]])


== Linux support ==
== Linux support ==
Wii-Linux can be run on a Family Edition console with any method possible on the regular model.
Wii-Linux can be run on a Family Edition console with any method possible on the regular model.
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The Wii Family Edition is a variant of the Wii, released by Nintendo in 2011.

Differences

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The Wii Family Edition has a few differences from a standard Wii.

  • Features that were removed:
  • Features that were changed:
    • Button labels and logo on the front are printed in an horizontal layout rather than the usual vertical layout
    • The console and bundled Wii Remote were released in different colors including the usual white

Limitations

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  • Limitations imposed by hardware:
    • No ability to read GameCube discs (no support in the optical drive)

Linux support

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Wii-Linux can be run on a Family Edition console with any method possible on the regular model.