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DaSorcerer7 · Apr 4, 2016

This user has been recently verified at Reddit.

As promised, I've decided to share some more NX information with you. This is second-hand information from trusted sources (like last time) and I have little reason to doubt its validity.
Here you go:
x86 architecture.
Backup data to Nintendo server (most likely My Nintendo).
Support for additional screen.
Can handle ports of current-gen games.
Will be able to interact with smartdevice apps.
Using NX software will unlock My Nintendo reward points.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoNX/comments/4dbau3/you_survived_the_af_lockdown_now_claim_your_reward/?sort=old

Previous thread he created before getting verified.

https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoNX/comments/4c1ji6/before_april_fools_rolls_around_i_want_to_clear/

diaspora · Apr 4, 2016

Support for second screen sounds like smartglass.

Anth0ny · Apr 4, 2016

x86 architecture.

praise the sun if true

Maxey · Apr 4, 2016

x86 is a beast.

Falchion · Apr 4, 2016

So backwards compatibility is there? That's nice at least.

daveo42 · Apr 4, 2016

Is the vetting process the same on Reddit as it is on GAF?

Regginator · Apr 4, 2016

x86 architecture.
Can handle ports of current-gen games.

though the question is if 3rd party devs want to go through the trouble

p3n · Apr 4, 2016

Just like the verified controller leaks from trusted sources.

UnemployedVillain · Apr 4, 2016

Like other people said in the other thread, doesn't this present an issue if they want similar architecture for their handheld? Wouldn't ARM make more sense?

p3n said:
Just like the verified controller leaks from trusted sources.

And this

Linkhero1 · Apr 4, 2016

Falchion said:
So backwards compatibility is there? That's nice at least.

Where does it say that?

Soapbox Killer · Apr 4, 2016

Nope, never again.

whitemex88 · Apr 4, 2016

These sound more like educated guesses. Nothing really surprising

OrbitalBeard · Apr 4, 2016

If the x86 rumor is true, doesn't it kill the idea of a cross-compatible ecosystem between a home console and a portable device?

Nirolak · Apr 4, 2016

daveo42 said:
Is the vetting process the same on Reddit as it is on GAF?

It sounds similar:

FlapSnapple[M] [score hidden] an hour ago stickied comment
This user has been verified by the mod team. We have confirmed that he has connections to Wii U developer(s) and/or development hardware and very likely has knowledge about the NX via those same connections. This verification is sort of general/open ended and I unfortunately cannot verify specific details on a point by point basis.

It's a verification of who they are (which is checkable) as opposed to the information they're giving (which is much harder to check).

I can't speak to the quality at which they check the user's ties however compared to what we do.

TangorFopper · Apr 4, 2016

x86 means no binary backwards compatibility with WiiU (it's a PPC CPU).

BY2K · Apr 4, 2016

p3n said:
Just like the verified controller leaks from trusted sources.

Those leakers were never verified.

diaspora · Apr 4, 2016

I dunno how BC will work with the dumpster fire of the Wii U's PowerPC CPU. Though, if the XB1 can do it...

The Cool One · Apr 4, 2016

Can we get some indication of power from this info at all?

Mihael Mello Keehl · Apr 4, 2016

Falchion said:
So backwards compatibility is there? That's nice at least.

This is probably fake but where did you read BC?

Madao · Apr 4, 2016

sounds like a very generic list with expected features.......

Linkstrikesback · Apr 4, 2016

diaspora said:
Support for second screen sounds like smartglass.

Both ps4 and xbone have a second screen solution. (Vita and smart glass respectively).

I guess a potential NX handheld could be a second screen for the console.

Zalman · Apr 4, 2016

I expected the second screen stuff to stay in some capacity. I don't think they will force anyone to play something like Mario Maker with a regular controller. The option might be there, but yeah.

BiggNife · Apr 4, 2016

Friendly reminder that someone once got "verified" at reddit for posting this:

(it was a fake leak that a college student did for an assignment) http://kotaku.com/the-fake-video-game-rumor-someone-spread-for-homewor-1699726881

paragonpro · Apr 4, 2016

The notion that it could handle modern games is all I wanted to hear : )

hodgy100 · Apr 4, 2016

OrbitalBeard said:
If the x86 rumor is true, doesn't it kill the idea of a cross-compatible ecosystem between a home console and a portable system?

nope x86 mobile intel atoms exist.

GAMEPROFF · Apr 4, 2016

Cool, someone aggregated a lot of infos from patents and already known informations.

Shizuka · Apr 4, 2016

What does "additional screen" even mean?

AdanVC · Apr 4, 2016

Another week, another set of NX rumors. At this point I will just wait till official info tbh.

x86 sounds ace if true...

Kouriozan · Apr 4, 2016

Sounds reasonable enough.

FelipeMGM · Apr 4, 2016

Falchion said:
So backwards compatibility is there? That's nice at least.

nope, that wasnt mentioned at all

True Fire · Apr 4, 2016

Sounds like Nintendo is doubling down on its iOS/Android connectivity. I think that's a good idea.

komorebi · Apr 4, 2016

Soapbox Killer said:
Nope, never again.

Yeah, I'll wait for Nintendo this time.

Zombie James · Apr 4, 2016

Moving to x86 would be a massive step in the right direction. The ability to handle current-gen ports would also imply 8GB.

boclfon479 · Apr 4, 2016

support for second screen could be compatability with the NX handheld

Lights and Waves · Apr 4, 2016

Sounds great!

GaussTek · Apr 4, 2016

Falchion said:
So backwards compatibility is there? That's nice at least.

This would mean the opposite, I think lol.

diaspora · Apr 4, 2016

Shizuka said:
What does "additional screen" even mean?

Handheld being used as a controller (VITA) or smartphone like smartglass.

OneUh8 · Apr 4, 2016

Can't trust any rumors these days lol. E3 can't be here sooner.

omonimo · Apr 4, 2016

Shizuka said:
What does "additional screen" even mean?

Another touch screen controller. It seems. Not a surprise.

Possumowner · Apr 4, 2016

x86...if true of course,Nintendo is about to get very interesting.

GavinGT · Apr 4, 2016

Why leak this stuff and not address any of the real questions we have about this thing?

kirby_fox · Apr 4, 2016

Sounds like a lot of the same speculation we've been hearing. New architecture, supports a second screen whatever that is.

Huh. What if it can use your phone or tablet as an optional controller? That would explain both the no buttons rumors and the connecting to other things and the second screen.

georly · Apr 4, 2016

If true, I love the idea that achievements are basically mynintendo currency. You can play games and cash in your time played to buy other games or cool bonuses.

All the other stuff sounds good, too, I guess.

omonimo said:
Another touch screen controller. It seems. Not a surprise.

Or the ability to use your smartphone or NX portable system as a 2nd screen.

Guess Who · Apr 4, 2016

hodgy100 said:
nope x86 mobile intel atoms exist.

Sure, but they're almost certainly partnering with AMD, not Intel, and AMD trying to make an x86 chip for a portable device... well, that'd be something to see, haha.

gofreak · Apr 4, 2016

Shizuka said:
What does "additional screen" even mean?

Second screen wii u style?

This is all fairly rudimentary info though. Nothing here on an (expected) USP.

platina · Apr 4, 2016

So strong enough for now....

Kouriozan · Apr 4, 2016

boclfon479 said:
support for second screen could be compatability with the NX handheld

Yeah I'm wondering if the basic console pack will have a more traditionnal controller so they could sell it cheaper and propose a Wii U Gamepad-like to buy to get handheld compatibility.

jelly · Apr 4, 2016

x86 is interesting and a nice excuse to sell you the same stuff again but at least going forward that might never happen again. All three console makers x86, sweet.

OrbitalBeard · Apr 4, 2016

GavinGT said:
Why leak this stuff and not the stuff we really care about?

This is the stuff we care about.

That being said, I'm done taking these rumors seriously. I'll wait for Nintendo to announce .

Toadthemushroom · Apr 4, 2016

Shame, would have preferred 64 bit ARM cores, which are progressing faster than x86 cores and can easily compete with the AMD Jaguar/Puma level cores in PS4 and One.

Though admittedly Apple is the only SoC designer that has a high performance solution that make a best-in-class handheld these days -- the Apple-designed Typhoon Cores and PowerVR GPU in the Apple A8 in the ultra-thin and small iPod Touch don't throttle at all while giving the same performance as quad core, higher-clocked, hotter chips that can only work in much bigger devices. (Same goes for the Twister cores in A9)

Though AMD Zen has me hopeful that console manufacturers will have better options down the line. And Jim Keller was apparently not fond of AMD's K12 ARM solution at his time there: http://www.fudzilla.com/news/processors/39179-jim-keller-was-not-a-big-fan-of-k12

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