Update: Everything we know about Nintendo NX and all (credible?) rumors (with sources). Click here.
Please note: Everything posted here is a rumor and mostly about the prototype.
TL;DR of the most important new details: NX may be region free. UE4 & Unity support NX. Layout of the system revealed (see images below).
Update: LPVG issued an update. The dimensions they posted may not be accurate anymore. This may also include the thickness of the device. LPVG originally reported 25mm for it. Emily Rogers says it's 14mm.
Update 1 September 2: Emily Rogers posted a wrap up of things we should expect in the retail NX version. Click here for link. Camera/Mic are not built inside of the NX portable. At least 2 shoulder buttons. Battery life doesn't sound great. NX launch in March, is ahead of schedule. More at the link. DISCLAIMER: It's a rumor until confirmed otherwise.
Update 2 September 2: WSJ reports NX uses cartridges. http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintend...go-retro-with-videogame-cartridges-1472811942 Click here for some quotes from the article if you can't read it.
Other recent info: NX prototype features a split d-pad. Has a Share button. 32 GB internal memory on prototype. Thread about this.
http://letsplayvideogames.com/2016/08/report-nx-handheld-dimensions-layout-info-lack-of-region-lock/
Excerpt (more at the link):
Update on the TV connector: It seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a TV.
(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)
Update on the dimensions of the device. Dimensions reported may not be accurate anymore:
Emily Rogers posted similar things about NX just before: https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/recap-of-nx-hardware-details/
Excerpt (more at the link):
A mockup posted in it:
Update on the stick placement:
Update in Emily's article on the thickness of the device:
Update September 2: Emily Rogers posted a wrap up of things we should expect in the retail NX version. https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/rumor-what-should-we-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/
Please note: Everything posted here is a rumor and mostly about the prototype.
TL;DR of the most important new details: NX may be region free. UE4 & Unity support NX. Layout of the system revealed (see images below).
Update: LPVG issued an update. The dimensions they posted may not be accurate anymore. This may also include the thickness of the device. LPVG originally reported 25mm for it. Emily Rogers says it's 14mm.
Update 1 September 2: Emily Rogers posted a wrap up of things we should expect in the retail NX version. Click here for link. Camera/Mic are not built inside of the NX portable. At least 2 shoulder buttons. Battery life doesn't sound great. NX launch in March, is ahead of schedule. More at the link. DISCLAIMER: It's a rumor until confirmed otherwise.
Update 2 September 2: WSJ reports NX uses cartridges. http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintend...go-retro-with-videogame-cartridges-1472811942 Click here for some quotes from the article if you can't read it.
Other recent info: NX prototype features a split d-pad. Has a Share button. 32 GB internal memory on prototype. Thread about this.
http://letsplayvideogames.com/2016/08/report-nx-handheld-dimensions-layout-info-lack-of-region-lock/
Excerpt (more at the link):
As others already said, it’s a hybrid console with detachable controllers that have a split D-Pad, A, B, X, Y, and a camera / share button. However, something I believe none of them have mentioned is the size of the current dev kit.
It’s slightly thicker than the Nintendo 3DS XL when folded, so 25 mm, with a width of around 281 mm and a height of 92 mm with the controllers attached. Separated, the controllers have the same depth and height, and they both have a width of 38 mm, making the console itself have a width of 205 mm.
I’ve made a picture detailing where the TV port, headphone port, SD Card port, power button and cartridge port can be found.
One final thing I thought I should discuss is how the controllers connect. They’re both held by the console via a hole in each side of the system where the controllers can connect to. It sort of looks like this.
To take it out, there’s a button on the back of each controller that lowers the center spike that keeps it in place, making it eject from the system.
Update on the TV connector: It seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a TV.
(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)
Update on the dimensions of the device. Dimensions reported may not be accurate anymore:
Emily Rogers posted similar things about NX just before: https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/2016/08/31/recap-of-nx-hardware-details/
Excerpt (more at the link):
A mockup posted in it:
Update on the stick placement:
Update in Emily's article on the thickness of the device:
Update September 2: Emily Rogers posted a wrap up of things we should expect in the retail NX version. https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/2016/09/02/rumor-what-should-we-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/
