Liquidsnake
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And yet they decide to not have a press conference for the second year in a row?
I don't understand how this can be true.
I don't understand how this can be true.
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IGN Rumor: Nintendo Revealing New Hardware at E3 [Up: MCV + Videogamer]
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mohsinkhan
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Maybe the hardware needs to be demoed in a "controlled" setting.
puffyshirt
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I'm well aware of why they say they aren't doing a press conference. Fact of the matter is, their last conference really stunk up the joint when it was theirs to lose, and last year the E3 Nintendo Direct didn't have enough content to support a conference good enough to make up for it and they knew it. Holding a Direct over a conference has no benefits, it plays to a smaller audience, loses a lot of the fanfare, and is glossed over by a lot of the media.
A fake rumor will hurt them?
Yeah, this was my first thought. Hard to see them doing this in 2014. I could see it happening in 2015 though, after Smash & whatever else is releasing in 2014 (Bayonetta? X? I honestly don't know) comes out.
I don't blame anyone for running with it, but omitting that context from the story is pretty shady. Again, I get it. But I'm here to tell you the discussion wasn't as simple as "this is for real, guys!"
Backtracking the links... yep.
mohsinkhan
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I don't think they will risk messing around with the 3DS, its doing well for them. I don't think this rumour is real whatsoever.
Mr. Bamboo
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Whoa, guys, more fuel for the fire! Check out these totally real Nintendo Fusion specs that were definitely leaked by a real Nintendo engineer onto Bubblews and not hastily drawn by me on a piece of notebook paper just now.
Exciting stuff, can't wait to see how it all pans out at E3.
So THIS is what was in Reggie's folder!
The pieces of the puzzle are finally falling into place
.RurouniZel
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Faaaaaaaake
I wouldn't put it past them to release some kind of hybrid device. This is the company that thought it was a good idea to release a dual screened handheld, a virtual boy, a console with a remote control looking controller, and a handheld with a glassless 3d screen. We shouldn't act like they aren't capable of doing some off the wall shit.
ArchedThunder
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There is no way they will keep the 3DS or the Wii U for another 3-4 years. Wii U might inch by 3, but 2016 seems like a smart year to replace it.
Whoa, guys, more fuel for the fire! Check out these totally real Nintendo Fusion specs that were definitely leaked by a real Nintendo engineer onto Bubblews and not hastily drawn by me on a piece of notebook paper just now.
Exciting stuff, can't wait to see how it all pans out at E3.
ONLY 128GB? Not next gen enough, obvious fake
Nintendo LifeBand:
- a wristband with health related properties such as pedometer, heart rate monitoring and etc.
- also detects motion
- connects to both Wii U and 3DS wirelessly
- user recognition via NFC with Wii U
- user data upload and analyzing through spesific new Wii U and 3DS QoL apps
- Wii Fitness QoL: Wii Fit for Wii U and 3DS assisted with LifeBand's motion "controls"
Just a random idea but, hey, who knows.
- a wristband with health related properties such as pedometer, heart rate monitoring and etc.
- also detects motion
- connects to both Wii U and 3DS wirelessly
- user recognition via NFC with Wii U
- user data upload and analyzing through spesific new Wii U and 3DS QoL apps
- Wii Fitness QoL: Wii Fit for Wii U and 3DS assisted with LifeBand's motion "controls"
Just a random idea but, hey, who knows.
Joei
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I doubt a new Wii U remodel. This is releasing just days before E3-
If there was gonna be a Wii U price drop or re design Nintendo would have never showed this all new MK8 bundle.
First, that MK8 package looks boss. I bought the Zelda HD bundle last year and have wanted every bundle that's followed instead of the one I bought, lol (which was the New Mario U package and the MK8 bundle). Still wish I would have waited another month and bought the MarioU bundle.
Second, the only new console or hardware I can think of would be some revision to the Wii U. Doubt they'd do anything to alter their handheld market since that's doing well. But it's hard to imagine a strong revision to the Wii U if they have the MK8 bundle releasing right before it. Would they do a tablet-less model? I dunno. I'm really stumped on what it could be. Maybe a Wii U with a smaller table controller. Nothing really fully utilizes it as it is.
Hcoregamer00
The 'H' stands for hentai.
3DS Lite and 3DS Lite XL with smaller chips, better battery life and better screens.
....it also saves Nintendo a ton of money with production costs.
....it also saves Nintendo a ton of money with production costs.
Graphics Horse
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The only thing the guy seems sure about is that they'll have some sort of product on shelves in time for Christmas. I think he's expecting it to be shown at e3, but in reality it could be shown much later. (3DS XL was announced a few weeks after e3).
People, please, remember. Theres not going to be a redesigned wiiu with a different "box" (the console) or without the gamepad. WHY!? Because nintendo has millions of unsold wiius... We know that since a lot ago.
(we didnt knew numbers, but we knew that the amount of cash that they had, and still have, in "inventory" was crazy)
(we didnt knew numbers, but we knew that the amount of cash that they had, and still have, in "inventory" was crazy)
Why? Their situations cannot get much worse.
BRocknRolla
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And that's great. I think everyone appreciates knowing the level of expectation they should actually have. I'll take rumors with a dash of salt over unreliable hype any day of the week. The update is appreciated.
Peer was founder of n64.com, which was bought by IGN in the latter part of the 90s. Source: I hated the merge and stopped reading very quickly
Nintendo 3DS and Wii U in one home console. Certain 3DS games released from here on out will have added bonuses when played on the Wii UDS, such as rendered at a higher resolution, widescreen for the bottom screen and local multiplayer.
Will launch in September with Majora's Mask 3D for $299. (please)
Will launch in September with Majora's Mask 3D for $299. (please)
Of course, it's a +1 on the doomed meter.
Even if this is just a rumor and nothing more, it's enough to make me start thinking of the different possibilities. I don't think it's the "next" Nintendo console, it's just too early. The 3DS feels like it's in a good spot, so I don't think another revision is truly necessary just yet. As for the Wii U, I suppose a hardware revision of some sort is definitely possible... And then a number of people are mentioning the QoL platform...
Well, it's fun to speculate.
If true, I'm hoping it's something related to gaming rather than QoL, as my interest in Nintendo lies with games.
Well, it's fun to speculate.
If true, I'm hoping it's something related to gaming rather than QoL, as my interest in Nintendo lies with games.
JeffGames-24
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Whoa, guys, more fuel for the fire! Check out these totally real Nintendo Fusion specs that were definitely leaked by a real Nintendo engineer onto Bubblews and not hastily drawn by me on a piece of notebook paper just now.
Exciting stuff, can't wait to see how it all pans out at E3.
PLS GO
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It's happening!
It's happening!
Fine Ham Abounds
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#CODENAME HAMMER, #CODENAME JUMPMAN, #CODENAME LADY, #CODENAME KONG, #CODENAME BARREL
It's happening!
I was originally going to wait until after E3, but the past few days I have been ready to bite on one as well. I was even thinking of doing it this weekend or so. Now I may just go ahead and wait.
Whoa, guys, more fuel for the fire! Check out these totally real Nintendo Fusion specs that were definitely leaked by a real Nintendo engineer onto Bubblews and not hastily drawn by me on a piece of notebook paper just now.
Exciting stuff, can't wait to see how it all pans out at E3.
I love you, but you're missing the fact that the smartwatch runs holograms that stand on the face.
Ivan A Nguyen
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I've been wanting a bigger 3DS but the lack of a second pad on it has been keeping me from getting one. I'd be sold on a Monster Hunter 4 3DSXL+ bundle.
MemoryHumanity
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Amazing.
Exterminieren
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He can be absolutely sure that some new product is going to be shown while waiting to see if he can get more information first.
Listening to the podcast, he seems confident of something, but without further info people are only going to get the wrong idea.
PairOfFilthySocks
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I hope it's not a new handheld. I only just got a bloody 3DS! How long has it been out for?!
Interceptor
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Thats actually the best they could do. ^^
Exactly. This is why it's important for Nintendo to unify handheld and console games that can be played by both devices (even if graphical fidelity is sacrificed). Much like the iPhone and iPad autonomy.
I want to put this as my signature in every forum I will ever go to.
Graphics Horse
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That's true.
charlequin
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No, you don't do that by having a system that's dramatically collapsing year-over-year going into its fourth year on the market.
They'd have to hurry if they wanted to beat Dreamcast.
Holy crap, I remember the other one where DK disappears behind the logo but this, lol.
Tidus_Great
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yo nintendo take the hint we want a price drop on wii u that's it. I know they never listen to fans though so we will probably get some wacky gimmick they think will attract casuals.
Amazeballs
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Anyone else think it's strange that this rumor would circulate the day after the announcement of the MK8 bundle and the free game promotion?
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