tiebreaker
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Highly doubt it considering Nintendo priced the new 3DS XL at 199 without the charging cable.
My guess would be 300 for the handheld and docking station with the controller and external HDD sold seperately.
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Eurogamer: NX = portable w/ carts, detachable controllers, Tegra, TV Out, no BC, Sept
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Highly doubt it considering Nintendo priced the new 3DS XL at 199 without the charging cable.
My guess would be 300 for the handheld and docking station with the controller and external HDD sold seperately.
Angry Chair
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Discs can't be used in handhelds.
I see what you are saying but what's the point of detaching the controllers if you aren't docking it to play on a TV?
I could only imagine it being around Xbox 1 level when docked. Even if it's the upcoming Tegra chip it would need to be throttled in handheld mode to save battery.
I think it's quite telling how they've changed to more realistic character models (no more chibi thank god) and use more cinematic camera angles for Sun/Moon.
Eurogamer's rumor record, while not flawless, is easily among the industry's best.
Weltall Zero
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You could also see it as an overpowered handheld / underpriced home console.
A Nintendo portable more powerful than the Wii U seems quite surreal. Let's see how "portable" it is, but with a good enough form factor it could be quite a success
Also this is definitely not good for the Vita, right?
Aaronrules380
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All else aside the ability to change performance level is nothing new, and it could easily have an internal "switch" that activates when it's docked and no longer needs to worry about battery life. And again, Nintendo did have that external computing device patent
So, wait.... which part do you connect to the TV-dock?
It does make a difference when the handheld is dedicated to gaming only. No having to have your software run on 100 different types of devices and having the phone hardware split between so many different applications.
If what is said about the NX is true, it really would be a great handheld. I don't get much time at home to sit down and play but I can pickup and go with a handheld a lot. Hopefully it's comfortable enough in the hands and portable to the point of big pockets.
If this is true, and i repeat if, then Zelda for WiiU will be way better than the NX version...I like the idea of a Home/handheld console, though to do that they can't compete with next gen graphics, and not even with their previews console WiiU! also being a Tegra machine it'll be again cut out from multiplatform games with PS4 and Xbox One...at this point i think we should consider NX more like a 3DS successor rather than a WiiU one, of course you'll be able to play with it at home too, but it's main focus looks mobile seen all the specs and features. It makes sense since mobile is the only thing keeping Nintendo "alive" these days, perhaps they're done with proper home console for now
BrokenFiction
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It's amazing to me how many people are reading the thread, but not the original 2 articles in the OP.
Night Angel
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I'm glad if it's a handheld. Nintendo has never impressed me in the home console space, but aside from hardware issues I've enjoyed their handhelds. Hope it's true.
Now give me 2 joysticks, 720p (at least 540p), and no 3d.
Now give me 2 joysticks, 720p (at least 540p), and no 3d.
Milly Osworth
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Sounds too complex for casuals.
thiscoldblack
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This sounds good to me. Although I would prefer if they had a powerful system this time around. Also, Mario needs to be a launch title.
SilverLunar
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any examples of this chip's performance in a game?
I honestly dont believe the hybrid rumor one bit.
I honestly dont believe the hybrid rumor one bit.
Yes. I resent that I'll have to pay extra for a handheld device that I don't want just so I can play games on a tv.
At least the Wii U tablet was used in conjuction with the tv....this thing will just sit in a dock for me as an expensive ornament.
Dash_Riprock
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andthebeatgoeson
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32gb carts? That's a cheap thing? What are the current ds carts in size?
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Knowing Nintendo it might be a 480p display and surely the hardware can't be dramatically higher than 3DS XL. $250 is very possible since sources say the system is first and foremost aiming for a handheld market.
This confusing stuff will never attract casual's attention.This is much better than my cut up Wii U mockup and the similar one from Tom Philips.
I did your idea with a Wii U gamepad:
They could literally call this Wii U 2, what could go wrong!
Hell, they could attach 2 more controllers on the remaining sides and launch with a port of Warlords.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=182309465&postcount=4608
So other than the console and handheld being the same device with probably an external processing unit releasing later on for higher resolution and more power. Although I personally expected for Nintendo to simply try and utilize already existing devices like a smartphone for a screen.
Also surprised about no backwards comparability. Not expecting to buy this until there is at least 10 games I want or Spla2oon. But theoretically that could be accomplished by the end of 2017 since I'd guess there is going to be plenty of more games announced for the launch and the rest of 2017.
Still awaiting more concrete information, I don't care that much about the graphics myself so the games are what are really going to be a factor for me.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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The direct/official announcement is September?
That's the trend in the market though. The PS4 and XB1 are AMD PCs-in-a-box.
I think it's proven to be the best solution for the market though, both from a sustainability and support perspective.
The world needs more Pokemon Go players running around oblivious of their surroundings.
On topic, the concept sounds way too on the left field. Most likely it will be a greater success for Nintendo than the Wii U but not close enough to catch PS4.
Angry Chair
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Sorry Eurogamer but that concept is dumb as fuck!
This is a detachable controller! Not controllers I dont care what yall say
Someone gave Eurogamer that concept art.
No man, that's a legit leak. Straight from Reggie's harddrive. The real deal.
AcademicSaucer
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their space in the home console market is really small tho.
So, wait.... which part do you connect to the TV-dock?
Probably through HDMI.
Exactly!!! With most games being multiplatform nowadays there no point having another console that plays the same games. I already have a PS4.
This could be a great move for Nintendo. I really interested to see they sell it.
They had me sold at cartridges
Mihael Mello Keehl
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It could, think of the surface book concept. When docked with keyboard it has its own dedicated gpu increasing performance
The video said that the PS3/360 versions had much more stable frame rates on Trine than the Shield version.
Regginator
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Sounds okay. But the lack of BC is expected but disappointing
Why do people keep posting this video? Doesn't RE 5 run like shit on PS4/X1 too?
NESpowerhouse
Perhaps he's wondering why someone would shoot a man before throwing him out of a plane.
Sooo...
Time to preorder BotW for Wii U?
Time to preorder BotW for Wii U?
KillerMan91
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Really don't see how this thing is going to sell that well in the west. Expensive handheld that doesn't match other consoles when it comes to working as a home console. Not to mention one of the selling points of Nintendos handhelds has been atractive price (see 3DS before the price cut). Well I guess we will see what happens.
ElectricBlanketFire
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This is much better than my cut up Wii U mockup and the similar one from Tom Philips.
I did your idea with a Wii U gamepad:
They could literally call this Wii U 2, what could go wrong!
Hell, they could attach 2 more controllers on the remaining sides and launch with a port of Warlords.
I'd say external computing device is the way to go.. I mean, designing handheld to withstand console power & heat dissipation only to be used when docked just doesn't make sense..
You can literally design it but it would have huge space (or heavy heatsink) that won't do shit while on "portable" mode, would totally nullify the point of being hybrid.
Lol.
It's an hybrid, not an handheld, probably going to be $300.
Hero of Legend
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I did a quick photoshop. To my understand NX concept is going to be somewhat like this? Of cause I am assuming the controller in the handheld form will not be like that, but somewhat more portable.
ok, the previous one seems kinda wrong, so here's the updated one that's closer to the description
Oooh, I can totally dig this!
Also consider the controller(s) could connect from the side or something giving you a TATE screen for shmups. Just a thought!
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