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Nintendo's Supplemental Computing Devices patent allowed by USPTO, rejection cleared*
KratosEnergyDrink
Member
because?
Flying Toaster
Member
Awesome that they got it to this point in the process. Now it's a wait and see approach.
Skittzo0413
Member
Rösti;201262920 said:
No problem! Rösti, your patent digging and the subsequent discussions about them is why I signed up here!
James Scott
Banned
Is that T1 or T4 truth?
A lot aren't sadly. I'm still excited nintendo hasn'y been this quiet since the n64 and gc era. We had far more info with both Wiis at this point if they are launching in the next 9 months.
That's a really good point. I didn't even think of that
Hopefully this will be a return to form for Nintendo. Would like to see them get back to being the dominant force they were in the NES and SNES eras.
D
Deleted member 284
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Ok, this one got me. And LOL at the (admitedly impossible) possibility, that this meme might be poetic justice for Kyoto.
Francokid1
Member
Any possibility that the Wii U can use a Supplemental Computing Device to play NX games?
Basically NX will be an add-on for the Wii-U. It will be an SCD that will work over wifi.
Seriously though, as pissed as i was for him leading us on with his "sources" that were just internet rumors, i still think he didn't deserve to be banned, as he showed his info to the mods first. If they had any objections, they should have prevented him from posting (or at least weed out the BS sources).
10k told me. It's a lock.
Seriously though, as pissed as i was for him leading us on with his "sources" that were just internet rumors, i still think he didn't deserve to be banned, as he showed his info to the mods first. If they had any objections, they should have prevented him from posting (or at least weed out the BS sources).
The NX would need a fast enough hardware interface such as Thunderbolt to use an external processing device or am I mixing something up?
I doubt Nintendo is going to use Thunderbolt, but if the nx has a mystery Interface on the back, it may be an indication that Nintendo is thinking about updating the NX later on
I doubt Nintendo is going to use Thunderbolt, but if the nx has a mystery Interface on the back, it may be an indication that Nintendo is thinking about updating the NX later on
Graphics Horse
Member
Maybe AMD's Dockport.
This is never not funny.
If they use ARM could it be this?:
http://www.arm.com/products/system-ip/interconnect/corelink-cci-400.php
http://www.arm.com/products/system-ip/interconnect/corelink-cci-400.php
Dark Cloud
Member
charlequin
Banned
Nirolak was very clear that he wasn't verifying 10k's information and that people should use their own judgment.
It's not our job to pre-emptively verify people leaking secret information about upcoming games, especially given how many of the people who do so are posting sketchy information combined from various sources that might be partially accurate and partially BS. In some cases someone on the staff will be in a position to verify something, and the person sharing it will want to be verified, and that staffer might do so. In other cases someone who's been sharing "insider" info will get shown to be full of crap and we'll ban them after the fact. We're not interested in taking the effort and risk of fully verifying the identity and sources of every person who decides to post random "leaks" here, even if most of those people wanted to verify with us, which mostly they don't.
Can I just say after the other NX rumor thread fiasco
That this fucking console really is killing GAF from the inside
I've been repeating it over and over joking around, but seriously the shit that it's making some posters do is ridiculous.
On topic: With that said this concept is cool, but I don't think it would be ready by launch if anything it's to future proof the console and might be implemented in later. Just my two cents.
That this fucking console really is killing GAF from the inside
I've been repeating it over and over joking around, but seriously the shit that it's making some posters do is ridiculous.
On topic: With that said this concept is cool, but I don't think it would be ready by launch if anything it's to future proof the console and might be implemented in later. Just my two cents.
Meesh
Member
It's diabolically brilliant I say!!
Based on the rumors, I see this device as being the (almost) dummy screen controller that is used for remote play anywhere. The (almost) dummy device access internet to enhance its gaming capabilities; let it be by Nintendo's cloud computers or your console itself.
That's what I see from it.
EDIT
Oh wait those rumors were fake after all (LTTP here). Never mind then.
That's what I see from it.
EDIT
Oh wait those rumors were fake after all (LTTP here). Never mind then.
Bruh it's too late. Sounds like we are already getting PS4.5 and XBOXOne.five anyway.
You are already dead.
the androgyne
Member
Probably not the first to say this, but if this applies to NX, maybe it simply stands for Nintendo Multiplied? Or Nintendo Exponential ...
I remember reading about add-on thunderbolt graphics cards years ago and thought it might be something a console maker could take advantage of, but this seems a little different with the cloud aspects. Did they ever really take off on the PC side? I haven't heard much about them since they were first news really.
I remember reading about add-on thunderbolt graphics cards years ago and thought it might be something a console maker could take advantage of, but this seems a little different with the cloud aspects. Did they ever really take off on the PC side? I haven't heard much about them since they were first news really.
Fredrik
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AcademicSaucer
Member
I wonder what this means in light of the new PS4K/NEO news with Sony asking devs for a Base and a NEO version of the game.
How are they going to make sure devs use the power of the SCDs?
You could have 4 or 5 of this things connected to your NX.
How are they going to make sure devs use the power of the SCDs?
You could have 4 or 5 of this things connected to your NX.
The way he describes "but I just wanted to establish I haven't been doing anything akin to bish checking" gives the impression that there was at least "some" form of checking. In which case, such a source (copy/pasting a public rumor tweet) would likely not be seen as a "valid source". I'm not saying it is your job, but people (at least me, and i don't think i was the only one) did think a minimum of credibility was to be creditted to his sources after, even if just a superficial, check.
Also, didn't Nirolak post that quite a bit after 10k's post? Anyway, i just hope at the very least he knew what could happen if he posted BS. I don't want to get into an argument with you guys, just giving my opinion and what impression i got from it.
Theognosis
Member
The supplemental computing device should not be anything like the 32X expansion hardware. Rather, the SCD is the rendering hardware itself that comes bundled with the base NX console on Day 1. Nintendo understands that GPU's become obsolete rather quickly (just look at the PS4's), so having a detachable CPU/GPU that can easily be upgraded without purchasing an entirely new console (like the PS4K) is a more consumer-friendly solution. Better yet, future SCD's should be able to handle emerging trends like VR.
Just like any PC, the NX can operate without the SCD by running on a built-in GPU that can display simple graphics like Intel's HD series. The built-in HD graphics should be used more for OS functionality though and not for playing games.
As for cloud computing capabilities, my guess is that people with more powerful SCD's can send rendered images and stream them to consoles that have less powerful SCD's. Images rendered by the SCD can also be streamed (or transmitted via wireless) to handheld devices and tablets that have NX software installed. This will make porting games like Nintendo Land possible on the NX and you won't need a Gamepad for that--just your smartphone.
These are speculations and should be treated with a grain of salt.
AcademicSaucer
Member
Dude, now that we know that the PS4K CPU is 8 Jaguar Cores at 2.1 GHz, according to what you heard , how far behind is the NX ?.
Please use your >>>>>>>>>>> scale.
I'm guessing still not unfavorably for NX. If PS4 went from 1.6 to 2.1 and it really is just a clock increase without added bells, that's about a 30% increase in speed.
Mr. Pointy
Member
In theory, Nintendo could release an XB1 level console for a low price, but sell an SCD with the same hardware guts for people who want double the processing power and above PS4 level graphics.
Go on...
AcademicSaucer
Member
He said this
LCGeek said:
I dont know if this means PS4K is better than the NX CPU or if they are in the same ballpark.
Dark Cloud
Member
Many of us have said this is the best thing to do if it's actually possible and can work.