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Castef · Jun 30, 2015

After looking at the latest rumors about it (especially the one about the 150 USD price tag) I'm starting to suspect that the next Nintendo NX will be some kind of streaming device for games, eventually compatible with Android software.

Like, a networked evolution of the Wii U Gamepad.

Is that plausible to you? And, in case, would you buy it?

TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared · Jun 30, 2015

Its definitely not a streaming device.

jwk94 · Jun 30, 2015

I wouldn't trust Nintendo with something like that.

KingBroly · Jun 30, 2015

If it were, as a big Nintendo fan, I would refuse to buy it.

Mendrox · Jun 30, 2015

lol no nintendo does not have the infrastructure for this

Radec · Jun 30, 2015

If it is then its DoA.

Daedardus · Jun 30, 2015

They have a hard time handling network capabilities and now you think they are making a streaming device? I doubt they (Or DeNA) have much expertise on that topic.

Crono27 · Jun 30, 2015

doubt it. i think its gonna be 150 device no tablet that can play 3ds/wii u games.

LabouredSubterfuge · Jun 30, 2015

NX will be a box console but I'm pretty sure all the rumours have indicated that a streaming handheld device will form part of that package. As OP says, likely to be an evolution of the WiiU pad.

kuroneko0509 · Jun 30, 2015

lol no

Jackano · Jun 30, 2015

It's Nintendo... Online services isn't exactly their thing. It's plausible to have one anyway and IMO you need that kind of service nowadays.
I don't believe NW is a streaming service, though, just possible to have one at one point to be clear.
Maybe this tech could have helped the virtual console in the past but things are definitely going better recently, very good

Hermii · Jun 30, 2015

Nope. The tech isn't there and it may never be because of the laws of physics.

dickroach · Jun 30, 2015

ummmm. why? people buy nintendo games retail. that's their thing.

jobrro · Jun 30, 2015

I don't think so.

From what I know there will be two versions of similar hardware (not necessarily released at the same time) with probably pretty different specs which allows for the developers to easily transfer software between systems. I imagine the portable running on the equivalent of 'Very Low' settings and the console to run on 'High' settings. Probably not every title will be released on both platforms, but it should be much easier for Nintendo to port from one to the other compared to Wii U and 3DS.

Hatchtag · Jun 30, 2015

Nintendo's been pushing against games as a service arguably more so than any other major publisher. There's simply no chance this will happen.

mclem · Jun 30, 2015

Very much doubt it, it'll lower the portability and that'd be crippling in Japan.

AmyS · Jun 30, 2015

No, not a streaming device.

Hugstable · Jun 30, 2015

Oh please no, anything but a streaming device

jimi_dini · Jun 30, 2015

KingBroly said:
If it were, as a big Nintendo fan, I would refuse to buy it.

totally agreed

...but it isn't a streaming device. And thank god for that. Fuck streaming.

ninjabat · Jun 30, 2015

That would be suicide. Internet world wide is not yet good enough for a streaming device. Costs are too high for consumers.

Keyser Soze · Jun 30, 2015

If it is not a portable and also a console - with a dock - I don't think I want it

Combine both 3DS and Wii. Have all internal developers work on one platform instead of splitting them

Something about Amiibo

Drifters · Jun 30, 2015

Castef said:
After looking at the latest rumors about it (especially the one about the 150 USD price tag) I'm starting to suspect that the next Nintendo NX will be some kind of streaming device for games, eventually compatible with Android software.

Like, a networked evolution of the Wii U Gamepad.

Is that plausible to you? And, in case, would you buy it?

Here's the thing...

The NX will be a "hub" to Nintendo's ecosystem. It will have some sort of "dock" that you will put your handle held into that I believe will power the system while at home and output to 1080p and then have USB 3.0 for add-ons. The $150 is the "entry" point for the "hub". If I'm looking at things right, Nintendo is sort of playing their cards akin to Sonos, they pull you in and know that you'll want more than just one so you'll end up dropping 2 grand on a system (obviously not that much for Nintendo) but as the model follows.

Nintendo's death grip I think on the portable market signifies that they need something that does both home console and portable in order to streamline their portfolio and market share. It's far easier to develop games for a singular platform than have multiple ecosystems... Nintendo knows this.

Nightbird · Jun 30, 2015

It's dedicated Gaming Hardware.

CaviarMeths · Jun 30, 2015

Did I miss something? How does a product not even revealed yet have a USD price tag?

And also, no. Nintendo is by far the least likely of the big 3 to switch to a games as a service model.

jaosobno · Jun 30, 2015

Wait, there is a rumor that NX is a $150 device? Could someone point me to the direction of that rumor or at least elaborate?

jonno394 · Jun 30, 2015

Castef said:
Is that plausible to you? And, in case, would you buy it?

No and No.

It's not plausible and is based on a rumour from a nobody.

Also, why would I buy a device that requires an internet connection to use?

fedexpeon · Jun 30, 2015

No...They don't even have the basic online infrastructure for 2 generations now.

ninjabat · Jun 30, 2015

That would be suicide. Internet world wide is not yet good enough for a streaming device. Costs are too high for consumers.

Yoshi · Jun 30, 2015

I wouldn't even get it if it was offered for free. Full physical game ownership or bust. I won' spend a cent on download games, let alone streaming, the devil in gaming form.

Storm Kyleis · Jun 30, 2015

The $150 rumor has zero credibility, and that thread got locked.

jaosobno said:
Wait, there is a rumor that NX is a $150 device? Could someone point me to the direction of that rumor or at least elaborate?

This one.

ISee · Jun 30, 2015

Yes of course it will be.
Nintendo got the money to build up a brand new and flawlessly working streaming infrastructure for europe, aisa, australia, north- and south america.

Castef · Jun 30, 2015

CaviarMeths said:
Did I miss something? How does a product not even revealed yet have a USD price tag?

Yes. You missed the "rumors" word in the OP.

Castef · Jun 30, 2015

jonno394 said:
Also, why would I buy a device that requires an internet connection to use?

I don't know. Why would you buy a smartphone or a tablet?

Edi · Jun 30, 2015

I remember when lwata said the streaming is the futur of gaming back in 2012 or 2013 i will try to find and post the full interview.

FunBoy · Jun 30, 2015

Powered by Amiibo's. One Amiibo purchase necessary for each basic function you take for granted now.

Castef · Jun 30, 2015

Edi said:
I remember when lwata said the streaming is the futur of gaming back in 2012 or 2013 i will try to find and post the full interview.

Actually he said cloud gaming is NOT the future (here).

Kathian · Jun 30, 2015

This is so far from Nintendo's strengths and comfort zone. Truth is its cheaper (and more profitable) to see systems to households and let them worry about running cost, heat, network etc.

jonno394 · Jun 30, 2015

Castef said:
I don't know. Why would you buy a smartphone or a tablet?

Don't pretend either of those are comparable. Outside of the initial download, neither of those require the internet to be able to play games, they are on the device. Your OP is hypothesising a network based streaming device, so you would need an internet connection at all times whenever you want to game.

dickroach · Jun 30, 2015

Kathian said:
Truth is its cheaper (and more profitable) to see systems to households and let them worry about running cost, heat, network etc.

isn't software much more profitable than hardware tho?

Mdk7 · Jun 30, 2015

Please NO.

Caronte · Jun 30, 2015

No. That would be stupid even for Nintendo.

Taker666 · Jun 30, 2015

If I was a betting man, I'd be more willing to put money on Nintendo going back to using carts for their home console..

...over them making an online game streaming service/device.

Matt · Jun 30, 2015

That $150 rumor was not accurate.

Stiflers Mom · Jun 30, 2015

No way..

If Sony isn't nailing it with help of Gaikai yet, Nintendo doesn't have the technological means to do it by far.

Castef · Jun 30, 2015

StifflersMum said:
If Sony isn't nailing it with help of Gaikai yet, Nintendo doesn't have the technological means to do it by far.

Nintendo had not expertise in motion controllers.

Then they put the Wii out of their hat.

I don't think the "They have no expertise on this" reasoning is valid in this case.

Caronte · Jun 30, 2015

Castef said:
Nintendo had not expertise in motion controllers.

Then they put the Wii out of their hat.

I don't think the "They have no expertise on this" reasoning is valid in this case.

The Wii was very successful, but it wasn't technically impressive. It's completely different.

Castef · Jun 30, 2015

Caronte said:
The Wii was very successful, but it wasn't technically impressive. It's completely different.

Naaah. At the time it WAS technically impressive. And I'm not talking about graphics, of course.

Rosur · Jun 30, 2015

Radec said:
If it is then its DoA.

Yep this, too much competition in that space already.

dark10x · Jun 30, 2015

I don't believe it will be BUT if it were I would actively avoid it.

CaviarMeths · Jun 30, 2015

Castef said:
Naaah. At the time it WAS technically impressive. And I'm not talking about graphics, of course.

I would agree with you if MotionPlus was the remote that launched in 2006 with the machine.

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