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IGN Rumor: Nintendo Revealing New Hardware at E3 [Up: MCV + Videogamer]
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PaulExcellent
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I really feel like a 3DS update would be beneficial, improving the graphics a bit while giving the system backwards compatibility.
The WiiU successor just seems too far away for me.
The WiiU successor just seems too far away for me.
Randolph Freelander
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A 3DS replacement should be coming soon, but I don't think it's "this year" soon. Personally, I don't see much value in announcing it this year, particularly in June, if it isn't going to be available for the holidays. (However, if they do announce and release it this year, it's likely for the best.)
My guess is they'll announce another 3DS product revision of some sort, or possibly some last ditch effort to revive the Wii U. Whatever QOL is, I'm not expecting any specifics this soon.
My guess is they'll announce another 3DS product revision of some sort, or possibly some last ditch effort to revive the Wii U. Whatever QOL is, I'm not expecting any specifics this soon.
Steve Youngblood
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Deleted member 17706
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Definitely expecting handheld, but not by that name.
Way too early for Wii U successor.
3DS is heavily dated already from a graphics and features perspective. Lot of opportunity for more powerful handheld hardware with an improved feature set.
Nintendo introducing a revised Wii U (w/Gamepad) to be sold at a cheaper price than the current Wii U models is something I would like to see as well.
Then again they just recently announced a Mario Kart 8 bundle so I doubt that's going to be their followup plan.
Zeyphersan
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The 3DS is 3 years old, and I don't think it'll last as long as the DS did (~6 years). I don't think we'll get a 4DS announcement this year, but next year. We can already see their high-profile productions ramping down (compare releases of 2013 to 2014 on the 3DS, it's night and day)
I shall live in infamy!
See, Nintendo didn't even need a conference to win E3.
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Rösti
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Just for fun of course. Nothing serious, though if anyone would do something like this it would probably be Nintendo.
Nintendo Life
Wii power but with 1080p output, very few games
Schedules your daily tasks and budgets your savings,
Record and keep track of progress, optional game like elements
Wii Fit integrated,
Includes:
Wii Motion Plus with Wii Sports Club
Vitality sensor
Balance pad.
$149
Games will now be a separate focus.
New Era.
Wii power but with 1080p output, very few games
Schedules your daily tasks and budgets your savings,
Record and keep track of progress, optional game like elements
Wii Fit integrated,
Includes:
Wii Motion Plus with Wii Sports Club
Vitality sensor
Balance pad.
$149
Games will now be a separate focus.
New Era.
Abandapart82
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Unless the new hardware is backward compatible. That way at least you can still use the games and controllers.
ChosenPredator
Banned
should name it U Wii Bi
Throwaway123456789
Member
Nintendo phone with built in vitality sensor, a shit ton of health apps and a wide range of downloadable games that acts as companion apps to the main handheld/console games.
Streetpass enabled as well.
Yeah no.
Streetpass enabled as well.
Yeah no.
So, it's a Galaxy S5?
Refreshment.01
Member
Wanted to point out the above is not a good example, since the PC supports installation. So it means the information could be hugely compressed and even come in multiple CD's that are just required once when installing the game.
So is not really a good paralel to draw.
On topic:
-Seems like a 3DS revision is a sure bet since at this point is almost mandatory.
-An stretch (but with some logic) would be a Gamepad revision, while it is well designed, that bezel is unnecessarily big and could use an stream down just for a boost in aesthetics.
The meme would finally be applicable. "My Body is Ready"Rösti;110292328 said:
Especially if you read the entire post in santas voice lol.
EightBitNate
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Hello, 3DS Lite
Hale-XF11
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It's possible it has something to do with a patent they filed regarding interchangeable control parts for a handheld. So maybe a 3DS revision of some sort.
evilromero
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When my Wiipad can't be more than four feet from the system without losing connection, I just don't see household stumbling over themselves to grab one. :/
Nintendo, you need it.
Basileus777
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That would make zero sense. Nintendo is sitting on too much inventory for a revision to be feasible.
Refreshment.01
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Sh!t.
Been proposing that for years now myself, i even sugested that for the Gamepad since it makes sense for such an expensive controller to have interchangeable parts. Imagine having to replace the hole thing just for abusted thumbstick.
Anyways, it could be related to the 3DS development process. There's an Iwata Asks where they show a prototype that had the ability to swap circle pad and dpad when they weren't sure about positioning.
If NIntendo isn't adding a second circle pad for a 3DS revision, the 2nd best thing would be having the ability to swap the circle pad position with the face buttons for games that required camera control, like an FPS.
Anyway, swappable buttons/sticks is a long overdue controller feature.
It totally makes sense, you might argue it won't happen because of stock realities that's different.
Yet, you don't supply data to back up that anyway. We don't know if Nintendo stopped manufacturing some months ago and could be couting with a big game removing the remaining stock. That's leaving out that the console could remain the same and only the gamepad is been redesigned.
In the end, i said the 3DS redesign is the more plausible so i don't know what are we arguing here.
BundysFeet
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The 3DS is in dire need for a revision. The specs are so humble they should be able to make a more streamlined version (XL curves on the smaller model) with a longer battery life. They could also bump the RAM on the OS side and offer a better multitasking experience (faster Miiverse, faster eShop that can be used without quitting games, HTML5 video support on the browser/Miiverse, etc).
anon_mastermind
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My body is ready for the 3DSi.
polyh3dron
Banned
Whatever it is, it will be a letdown.
axisofweevils
Holy crap! Today's real megaton is that more than two people can have the same first name.
Rob Crossley, (Associate Editor of CVG), tweeted this:
https://twitter.com/Rob_Crossley_/status/461982083049848832
https://twitter.com/Rob_Crossley_/status/461982083049848832
Ninja Scooter
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I hope it's an XL sized version of the 2DS.
Meesh
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I'm just gonna try and Pretendo this "news" never happened...
Letdowns beget meltdowns, such is the way of the Nintendo faithful.
I trust CVG more then IGN so that about debunks the rumor.
Maybe the new handheld can also be used as a Wii U Gamepad 
That way they could sell a Gamepad-less Wii U for anybody who already has the 4DS.
Didn't Iwata say they wanted the next handheld to be similiar architecture-wise to the Wii U?
I mean, just think about it for a sec: the Wii U Gamepad costs between 100-200 separately. Why not buy the "4DS" for around the same price range (ideally) if you can stream Wii U games on it. When you already have the "4DS", but no Wii U, you might be tempted to also buy the Wii U if it's 100-150$ without the Gamepad. Though, at that point, why not have the same games work on both platforms. Then you wouldn't need a Wii U, however, and they would only have one stream of revenue.
But, well, I dunno. Does this sound stupid?
That way they could sell a Gamepad-less Wii U for anybody who already has the 4DS. Didn't Iwata say they wanted the next handheld to be similiar architecture-wise to the Wii U?
Iwata said:
I mean, just think about it for a sec: the Wii U Gamepad costs between 100-200 separately. Why not buy the "4DS" for around the same price range (ideally) if you can stream Wii U games on it. When you already have the "4DS", but no Wii U, you might be tempted to also buy the Wii U if it's 100-150$ without the Gamepad. Though, at that point, why not have the same games work on both platforms. Then you wouldn't need a Wii U, however, and they would only have one stream of revenue.
But, well, I dunno. Does this sound stupid?
Boss Mog
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If it's true I would love for it to be a new handheld, a powerful single screen one, the revival of the Gameboy brand.
I would also rejoice at a new home console, one that could compete with Sony and MS hardware wise and be backwards compatible with Wii U software. Would be awesome.
Of course none of these things will happen. I think that nintendo will indeed have new hardware at E3 but it will be crappy fitness hardware. Nintendo has been talking about going after the interactive fitness segment.
I would also rejoice at a new home console, one that could compete with Sony and MS hardware wise and be backwards compatible with Wii U software. Would be awesome.
Of course none of these things will happen. I think that nintendo will indeed have new hardware at E3 but it will be crappy fitness hardware. Nintendo has been talking about going after the interactive fitness segment.
Thanks IGN, now everyone's just going to moan and groan when a new console isn't announced.
Where we're going we won't NEED wearables!
Where we're going we won't NEED wearables!
Refreshment.01
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Nintendo bringing nude gaming to the masses?
Too early in my opinion. Redesign makes more sense.
I just want a 3DS phone running Android please & thanks. I really don't know why that is so hard.
Because it makes absolutely no sense for Nintendo?
Refreshment.01
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Maybe not for the 3DS but for the handheld succesor it might/has to happen.
Going forward Nintendo needs an smartphone ready portable platform on top of the dedicated one. Since Nintendo is not ready to make their own cellphone a partnership with a big manufacturer is the way to go.
Nintendo would handle all aspects of the interface/input method of course.
KoopaTheCasual
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Dude, som red velvet cupcakes would dramatically improve my quality of life right now.
MAKE IT HAPPEN, NINTENDO!
Why would Nintendo use Android? What benefit would it afford them?
It wouldn't make development for them any easier and it would allow for far too many security risks. On top of it not being designed specifically for them.
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