frankie_baby
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Wasn't sure if it was a post it because it was white but looking again to the way it sticks slightly to the table you're right and it probably is one, yeah there's a pretty standard size for them generally
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[Destructoid] Leaked photo of NX controller?
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Wasn't sure if it was a post it because it was white but looking again to the way it sticks slightly to the table you're right and it probably is one, yeah there's a pretty standard size for them generally
Sharp has actually been working on that tech (freeform displays) for some time and Nintendo has been reported to be one of their first customers so even if this is a fake, I will not at all be surprised if the final design does have some abnormally shaped display in it.
The tech is there, and we know that Nintendo was in talks with Sharp for it a while ago.
I didn't even notice that there are Left and Right arrows on the sides of the screen. That's actually a level of detail that's indicative of it being real. Or maybe not.
The little framerate counter as well is a nice touch.
Look up the Sharp displays. Than look at this thing.
Edit: NVM, you misquoted me I think and have now edited your post so no worries.
Aces&Eights
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Well, it's morning now and I see this thread is still going strong. Any new developments or are we still all in speculation mode?
Edit: I still think the little clock thing at the top (battery charge counter) is too nice of a touch to be fake.
Edit: I still think the little clock thing at the top (battery charge counter) is too nice of a touch to be fake.
What is there to see? They look similar to me.
DrROBschiz
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Not that I know of but Nintendo's eccentric track record is probably giving this more steam than it would have otherwise
I think there's also an up arrow above the right stick.
Not sure what you're trying to say.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Looks too much like the patent to be real to me.
I mean, the shape is the same.
What are the odds that Nintendo would file a patent that someone(ahem Rosti) could find and that would be almost exactly what the finished product looks like???
I mean, the shape is the same.
What are the odds that Nintendo would file a patent that someone(ahem Rosti) could find and that would be almost exactly what the finished product looks like???
MassiveNights
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Nothing concrete either way.
As I said earlier in the thread the only way to prove this is fake is either admittance from original poster or finding the image on the screen in another context.
BladeoftheImmortal
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I think it's fake.
Why not? There isn't some legal rule that your design drawings in the patent have to look differently than the real product.
It's also not like the concept of the display screen can have a lot of variations. Oval or rectangular, basically, with oval being more in line with a traditional controller.
You seen early devkits? They are just ugly metal boxes.
What's more, it likely has markings or unique identifications on it which would compromise the source. (again, assuming any of this is true which I still don't think it is)
Aces&Eights
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Yeah, that's the thing for me. If we were talking about any other game company id scoff but Nintendo? I can totally see it.
Graphics Horse
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eso76
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I didn't know about that, but it still sounds expensive compared to regular 5'5 full HD displays you find in basically any cheap chinese mobile phone these days, and giving you very little advantage considering a lot of screen estate is either cut off, or blocked by your thumbs.
If this is a fake, it's sophisticated enough that I wouldn't be surprised if its creator had quickly whipped up a scene in Unity or Unreal using store-bought assets to create that screenshot.
EDIT: But if it's real... surely that image on the screen can't be from an official project which the studio where this leak originated is working on. I mean, the leak would be incredibly easy to trace back if that were the case. The only explanations I could come up with are: a) it's fake, b) whoever took the image is not actually a developer/employee of this studio but someone else who's gotten access to the studio somehow, c) the image shows something that's not easy to trace back - a test game Nintendo shipped with the devkit or a private project which the leak's source made but doesn't intend on showing off to the public, etc. But yeah, to me this almost points to it being fake.
They could just be a part of the package.
The source that tells everyone I'm a developer surely is afraid of being compromised.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Not entirely different but different.
And of course there are no rules.
But it's also "easy" to make a fake when you know exactly a reference point of what the product's "supposed" to look like.
Aces&Eights
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No one has said the nx will be cheap. Also, this main function might be a controller and then if you want to go on the road it turns into a handheld. Built in 4g. If it comes with side snap ons, your hands wouldn't really cover any of the screen. It looks weird.it looks different. It looks Nintendo.
Davey Cakes
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I don't know. When it's THAT close to the patent design, I'm a little hesitant to believe it's real.
The thirst for info makes us more susceptible to this sort of thing. I'll take this with a microscopic grain of salt.
Now, if it were to be real to any extent, I'm curious as to how Nintendo would sell the concept of the free-form screen, where the left and right edges are basically useless. I mean, it's interesting but is it practical?
The thirst for info makes us more susceptible to this sort of thing. I'll take this with a microscopic grain of salt.
Now, if it were to be real to any extent, I'm curious as to how Nintendo would sell the concept of the free-form screen, where the left and right edges are basically useless. I mean, it's interesting but is it practical?
wild wild rice
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Didn't the leaker say they were going to "try" to upload a video today?
Fourth Storm
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Those analog sticks look more like nubs. They look squishy too. Good if they are supposed to double as physical buttons.
If this is fake, it's a good one.
If this is fake, it's a good one.
viciouskillersquirrel
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I just wanted to be a part of this thread. At this point in my life, I find it hard to get upset about anything Nintendo does that doesn't make sense to me. Up until now, I have been disappointed with this or that aspect of Nintendo consoles, but never with the overall experience. At the end of the day, every last piece of Nintendo hardware I have ever owned has been worth the price.
Surprise me, Nintendo, you crazy, frustrating, exhilarating company. I trust you guys. Fake or real, surprise me - that's all I ask.
Surprise me, Nintendo, you crazy, frustrating, exhilarating company. I trust you guys. Fake or real, surprise me - that's all I ask.
Lé Blade Runner
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I like the fact that the hand-written message on the note reads "you will say wow", giving the whole image an eerie, somewhat mysterious atmosphere.
I still think it's fake, though. Or an alpha-build at best. Not what the final product will look like.
I still think it's fake, though. Or an alpha-build at best. Not what the final product will look like.
TLZ
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No. We're just a handful latching onto archaic tech when compared the masses of casual who are in deep love with new tech of touch screens.
You know what...I thought this was fake and horrid yesterday.
Then I remembered this may be their "mobile" replacement for the 3DS.
I'd be ok with that. I don't want it as my controller for the "console" though. However, if it is...I suppose there will be a Pro controller too.
Thinking about the DS and the 3DS this controller/system wouldn't surprise me.
Then I remembered this may be their "mobile" replacement for the 3DS.
I'd be ok with that. I don't want it as my controller for the "console" though. However, if it is...I suppose there will be a Pro controller too.
Thinking about the DS and the 3DS this controller/system wouldn't surprise me.
Acquiescence
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Granted, I was dead wrong about the first one, waaaaay off, but the second isn't set in stone yet. There's still nothing stopping Horizon being delayed to next year, regardless of what Sony says otherwise. I'm sticking to my guns on that one.
Plus I've been right before when hat lives were on the line. Persona 5 and Scalebound delays spring to mind.
You've lost me.
We are talking about why this is a photo of just the controller, which you implied must mean that (if it's real) there is no console.
My answer is:
- Controller is the headline news here
- Devkit box is less interesting
- Devkit box more likely to be identifiable and traced back to source.
You should look at the patent for some ideas. I can imagine some interesting applications for this.
So you can play a GoldenEye 64 spiritual sequel developed by the Red Steel team with the health and armor HUD to the left and right of either joystick.
Millions of copies instantly sold.
E-Cat
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Whether this one's fake or not... I know, in my heart of hearts, that this is exactly the kind of gimmick that Nintendo will eventually unveil.
Mr. MondayNight
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Make a cookie or something shaped like a hate and eat it problem solved.
SerTapTap
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Anyone thinking this is the "portable" should look at those analog sticks, look at a Wii U pro pad and look at their pocket. This is not a "portable" device
It's not REAL either, but come on guys. How big ARE your pockets that you could think this is "portable"? The oval screen is an even bigger waste of space if it were.
It's not REAL either, but come on guys. How big ARE your pockets that you could think this is "portable"? The oval screen is an even bigger waste of space if it were.
Aces&Eights
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It looks like an oval version of my Note 4. Not that big.
RealityCheque
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Jesus.
Kill it with fire.
Kill it with fire.
Fourth Storm
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The guy on Reddit is claiming that there is a "Savonette" like cover for the thing.
It really is a good one. They've thought of everything :b
Only issue I can find is that possibly the right nub is slightly further away from the edge than the left nub. Difficult to confirm due to perspective, but seems slightly out to my eye.
I really just want to scream "it's fake!" Only because I am not too fond of the design. With so many leaks happening lately, I think this could be at least an early prototype or something.
I just don't think on screen buttons are a good idea and Nintendo should realize that. What is the point of them when you can make the controller a bit larger to add physical buttons?
I just don't think on screen buttons are a good idea and Nintendo should realize that. What is the point of them when you can make the controller a bit larger to add physical buttons?
eso76
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Yeah, honestly i haven't been following NX rumors, and I didn't know Nintendo basically patented this exact thing (i thought the sketches in the OP came with this leak) so even if this isn't it's final form I guess we can expect something similar.
This is a rather good fan mockup of what the thing could work like
https://youtu.be/udkU101fFOk
It looks sort of cool, i'll admit.
Still I don't see the freeform screen offering possibilities far beyond those of the Wii U controller, or anything else that used a regular 16:9 screen.
Should really double as a handheld to be attractive imho.
The 3DS and DS fat literally do not fit in pants pockets, you need a carrying case or a jacket or bag.
But people still played those out and about, so. An iPad is considered portable, too, as is a laptop computing device.
That's pretty much what I expect - this to be fake, but the idea to be what's really used. The patent makes sense for something Nintendo might do, but this picture seems a little too close.
Hopefully if Nintendo does it, they also include real buttons in addition to some room for touch buttons.
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