Mithos
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If Nintendo changes controller for the NX, it needs to be a the "Wii U Pro Controller" but with analog triggers.
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WSJ: Nintendo Begins Distributing Software Kit for NX (Console + Handheld units)
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If Nintendo changes controller for the NX, it needs to be a the "Wii U Pro Controller" but with analog triggers.
lol at people taking "in conjunction" to mean a hybrid device
you can use the 3DS in conjunction with the Wii U, does that make the Wii U a hybrid?
more likely, you can use the handheld as a controller, synchronize savefiles and account info and other shit
the article was written for people who don't know anything about video games
you can use the 3DS in conjunction with the Wii U, does that make the Wii U a hybrid?
more likely, you can use the handheld as a controller, synchronize savefiles and account info and other shit
the article was written for people who don't know anything about video games
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It will have a discount at best.
And people are expecting it to be stronger than the PS4? Please. I'll eat a hat if that happens.
I'll cry if it's 2D anything, they need to stop putting out games that could've been done on GameCube level hardware at a lower resolution.
It's been explained thousands of times. Imagine an iPad and iPhone, different devices playing same games but maybe not looking exactly the same.
Me too. I'm so pumped to see Takahashi's new title. If this "industry-leading chips" bole is true, then just imagine how amazing the next Xenoblade would look; not just from a raw graphical standpoint, but from how the graphical prowess will allow Monolith Soft to push the art of their game even further! It's gonna be bliss.
If EA releases FIFA 17 on NX and it's actually FIFA 16.2 I'd rather want them to bugger off. Yes, Nintendo needs all the publishers it can and they made their mistakes, but for the consumers sake I really hope both of them will give us something good.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
I wouldn't be surprised if it shipped with that and had an upgraded Wiimote you could buy separately.
Then again, they may want to run away from the Wii name and relationship altogether, considering they've already done that in stores with marketing.
Shikamaru Ninja
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If third-party kits are going out, then first-party developers are already working on software. NX has to be the new or lead SKU for The Legend of Zelda. This thing is coming out next year!
schaft0620
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They absolutely want to be easy on the loyal few that bought the Wii U, there shouldn't be a 64-bit OS bridge to cross, I highly doubt that there will not be backwards compatibility.
Here's what the author of the article says on Twitter
(bing translate says something about this being surprising information, but I'll let someone who actually speaks Japanese summarize)
I mean, sure New Super Mario Bros U probably wasn't a smart launch title, but I think it'd be a shame if Nintendo stopped doing 2D Platformers again. Nintendo is one of the only devs that puts out retail 2D platformers now a days.
Personally, I think launching with the new Zelda game is probably Nintendo's best bet for the NX.
digoutyoursoul
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Someone leak something
(Sounds a bit rude but you know)
(Sounds a bit rude but you know)
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
More than two? Console, handheld and then what? Tablet? Phone?
Theorymon said:
Based on sales, launching with Mario Kart 9 would actually probably be Nintendo's best bet.
A launch with Zelda, Mario Kart 9, and take your pick of a Spla2oon/Metroid/DK/Pikmin would be fantastic.
Mr. Nice_Guy
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Here we go!
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Yes. First party and select "second" party developers have likely been working quite a while on software for NX. I assume the distribution that begins now is for "general" third party developers like Ubisoft, EA (?), Take-Two etc.
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awesomegamername
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Precisely. I'm guessing we will hears one details about it from Nintendo in February or March. E3 will be a huge blow out and the console(s) will drop holiday of 2016.
Super Mario Maker is the end all be all 2D platformer as far as I'm concerned. Yoshi needs to be re-invented or axed and I'd really rather not have Retro work on another DKC game. Kirby can stay 2D for kids.
Milly Osworth
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Hype!
I might start visiting the gaming section on GAF again.
Let's hope Nintendo can come up with something worth buying again after the Wii U.
I might start visiting the gaming section on GAF again.
Let's hope Nintendo can come up with something worth buying again after the Wii U.
The next few months are going to be littered with spec speculation, goodie -_-
Don't you dare toy with my heart
Don't you dare toy with my heart
ArtHands
Thinks buying more servers can fix a bad patch
After the horrible failure of the initiative on the Vita, I think they will have drop the idea by now.
Pie and Beans
Look for me on the local news, I'll be the guy arrested for trying to burn down a Nintendo exec's house.
The elephant in the room for those beginning to dream of PS4+ POWER is the goal of NX was to get the same games to be available on both the handheld and console variant. That means the handhelds power establishes the baseline, and the console can only pile resolution and maybe better AA on top. Unless Nintendo want to make 2 different versions of the same game which takes them back to square one.
Oh I'm always curious. The problem is its no longer a "positive" curious, its mainly a "what are they going to scrimp/fuck up this time" feeling. Back in the 90's to 00's, console manufacturers such as Nintendo still had some grip on being the only tech innovators in town. Nowadays tech startups are everywhere, innovating in crowdsourcing spaces and beyond, throwing new insane tech at every wall they can. The world is bigger and more open than when a Nintendo exec could meet a dude at a golf game and get the up and up on motion control.
NX is going to be launching into a world with full functioning room tracked and hand-controlled VR as well as Microsoft's absurdly expensive and devkit only Hololens. Smartphone VR and other disgusting cutting edge leaps in that area and more sort of take any wind out of the "wonder what brave new landscape Nintendos gonna carve!" sails. I think NX is going to be a by the books fairly standard approach to a game system with minor quirks like shoulder click wheels.
Oh I'm always curious. The problem is its no longer a "positive" curious, its mainly a "what are they going to scrimp/fuck up this time" feeling. Back in the 90's to 00's, console manufacturers such as Nintendo still had some grip on being the only tech innovators in town. Nowadays tech startups are everywhere, innovating in crowdsourcing spaces and beyond, throwing new insane tech at every wall they can. The world is bigger and more open than when a Nintendo exec could meet a dude at a golf game and get the up and up on motion control.
NX is going to be launching into a world with full functioning room tracked and hand-controlled VR as well as Microsoft's absurdly expensive and devkit only Hololens. Smartphone VR and other disgusting cutting edge leaps in that area and more sort of take any wind out of the "wonder what brave new landscape Nintendos gonna carve!" sails. I think NX is going to be a by the books fairly standard approach to a game system with minor quirks like shoulder click wheels.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Just announce the console proper so I can make a pre order Nintendo. Gotta start saving them pennies.
McHuj
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Iwata had talked about being able to support multiple form factors so I imagine multiple handheld designs from a cheap 2DS like form factor to maybe even a premium tablet.
With my very limited knowledge of course, I'd say that's a given at this point. Just like TP released on both GC and Wii.
mckmas8808
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But will they be only sold together? Because if so, how much will all of this cost?
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
This makes sense--perhaps they are actually moving toward the iPhone yearly/bi-yearly hardware refresh as well.
evilromero
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This would get me there on launch day.
I wouldn't bet on that. There's a reason why the Wii U is so expensive.
Well yeah a heavy hitter like Mario Kart would totally be better, I just assumed that Nintendo might not be ready with it yet.
Just picture it like the PS3/Vita synergy, but on a 'designed from the ground up' scale. Much higher percentage of cross-platform (and hopefully cross-buy) titles, possible remote play (using the gamepad tech) to play big console games on the handheld, etc. That's what I'm envisioning anyway. Sold separately, or together at a small discount. Most, if not all handheld games playable on console, console games streamable to handheld.
Guess: 300-350 dollar console (to match/beat the competition), 200 dollar handheld. 500 dollar bundle for both, maybe with game/bigger storage in this bundle. *shrug*
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Except kits are now going out to third-parties. Most likely first parties have had them for a year and have been working on games for that long.
Shikamaru Ninja
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The timing might work for a 3D Zelda and 3D Mario at NX launch. From two of the best production groups internally at Nintendo. (Aonuma, Hayashida).
Wait. So this also explains Pikmin 4.
Ubisoft managed to rework an entire game in a year for Wii U launch (ZombiU) and the majority will very likely be ports.
KojiKnight
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Turn on the IdeaMan signal!
New console hype time!
New console hype time!
DaSorcerer7
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My god... It will have been 3 years since Super Mario 3D World if the NX comes out next year...
I would assume two separate SKUs as usual, and maybe a combo SKU that gets you both at a cheaper price or retail deals for buying both.
Fetched some images from the CSS files within the new dev portal:
Don't know what Device Preview is doing here and it's probably just related to something on the website itself but it's worth posting nonetheless.
Not to mention Retro's game, whatever that is. Tropical Freeze was finished in late 2013, IIRC.
Mithos
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They should have like 1 year or so to port a game to NX if they decide to support it.
My god... It will have been 3 years since Super Mario 3D World if the NX comes out next year...
Captain Toad might've slowed development down a bit though.
It's funny because I was really disappointed to find that NSMBU would be their main Mario launch game back in 2012 and now it's one of my favourite games ever. Not saying that I'd want another 2D Mario for launch though.
When you see use an exclamation mark, than I believe.
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