Your browser does not support this video. Permalink: https://media.greenpeace.org/archive/Nintendo-Wii-Dismantled-27MZIF2DN6IB.htmlConceptually similarXbox 360 DismantledGP03R5HCompleted★★★★Playstation 3 DismantledGP03R35Completed★★★★Playing DirtyGP03R33Completed★★★★Kevin Brigden at Exeter LabGP03R26Completed★★★★Microbeads Scientific Testing in Exeter Laboratory - ClipreelGP1STO68Completed★★★★★★Kevin Brigden SoundbitesGP03R25Completed★★★★Testing Water SamplesGP03R4LCompleted★★★★Water SamplesGP03R58Completed★★★★Scientists in LabGP03R3UCompleted★★★★View AllGP03R2RNintendo Wii DismantledDr. Kevin Brigden, Greenpeace scientist, dismantles the Nintendo Wii game console in an independent laboratory for hazardous and toxic components. The printed wiring boards (PWB) of the Wii were found to contain bromine, indicating the presence of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). The Wii also contained a number of hazardous chemicals and materials, including PVC and brominated flame retardants. The fan also contained high levels of bromine.Locations:Devon-Europe-Exeter (Devon)-United KingdomDate:30 Nov, 2007Credit:© GreenpeaceDuration:1m37sAudio format:NaturalProduction Type :B-ROLLKeywords:Chemicals-Electronics-Game consoles-Gloves-Greenpeace Exeter Lab-Hands-Indoors-KWCI (GPI)-Men-Nintendo-Scientists-Tools-Toxics (campaign title)-WiiShoot:Toxics Analysis on Games Consoles The Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Nintendo Wii are tested in an independent laboratory for hazardous and toxic components. Tests on all three consoles proved positive for a number of hazardous chemicals and materials. The printed wiring boards (PWB) of the XBox 360 and Wii were found too both contain bromine and the electrical contacts on the printed wiring board (PWB) of the hand controllers for the XBox 360 and PS3 contained beryllium. Wii console contained a number of hazardous chemicals and materials, including PVC and brominated flame retardants. The motherboard - the main printed wiring board (PWB), from each of the three consoles contained a high level of bromine, indicating the presence of brominated flame retardants (BFRs). The fans from all three consoles contained high levels of bromine.Related Collections:Toxics Analysis on Games Consoles (Photos & Videos)
