You know this is actually a smart idea and I'm surprised sony and ms didn't think of it. By getting the Android game library on the console there's already access to thousands of games
Ok, what about this idea:
Nintendo releases core games on mobile for huge user-base (possibly free or close to free entry), but said games "WORK BETTER" on NX, in that they are actually ported Android versions, but have added Amiibo, controller, QoL, and TV display support through the NX gamepad/console hybrid thing.
I'm SURE Nintendo's looking very closely at the Amiibo craze, and would like leverage that as a reason for people to get the NX console instead of playing base game on mobile.
People are already shilling out crazy money for mobile game IAP's.. Perhaps Amiibo could be an easy jump for them? (form factors aside).
Just a thought...
I know that it's just a rumour, but Nintendo would be fools to have their mobile games available exclusively on the Amazon app store. Stick them on everything under the sun for maximum damage.
If their new OS supports multiple hardware types (handhelds and consoles) then it's very much in their interest to make supporting Android code as easy as possible. Mobile software completely dominates Japan, if Nintendo handhelds natively run mobile software they will absolutely make a killing from revenue through a Nintendo-owned storefront on their hardware. Japanese 3rd parties who are already transitioned to mobile will gladly support another revenue source that will easily run their code. Likewise, mobile devs are the only widespread source of handheld developers left in the West.
This.
I'm totally convinced this is what they are planning, hope they execute it well enough.
Also too many people think android = google app store. They will never have standard APK's running, but they could easily let every android developer make a build to support NX just by releasing the necessary dev tools and SDK's.
They would still 100% have control on the content like on the eshop, they could even have a licence fee like they have now, but most important would be they would offer easy, no effort migration for android apps and games. And instead of google, nintendo takes the 30% cut.
I know that it's just a rumour, but Nintendo would be fools to have their mobile games available exclusively on the Amazon app store. Stick them on everything under the sun for maximum damage.
They could definitely have a section of the E-shop that just hosts Android games. If they do it right, they wouldn't even need to be ported; they would just run on the NX.
You know this is actually a smart idea and I'm surprised sony and ms didn't think of it. By getting the Android game library on the console there's already access to thousands of games
There is no way they'd give you access to the entire Android library on day one.
If they use mobile they they wouldn't need to "emulate" in the classical sense, because the hardware would be the same. Phones currently have a huge overhead by the OS.How powerful would NX have to be to emulate Android games?
This.
I'm totally convinced this is what they are planning, hope they execute it well enough.
Also too many people think android = google app store. They will never have standard APK's running, but they could easily let every android developer make a build to support NX just by releasing the necessary dev tools and SDK's.
They would still 100% have control on the content like on the eshop, they could even have a licence fee like they have now, but most important would be they would offer easy, no effort migration for android apps and games. And instead of google, nintendo takes the 30% cut.
You guys are dreaming the same thing and drinking the same kool aid that Amazon did. They too thought that in no time they would have equal share with the Play store if all they did was made it easy to port.
But it turned out that it doesn't work that way. Not for Amazon, and certainly not for Nintendo. If this IS Nintendos plan, its going to brick outside of Japan, thats for certain.
This sounds incredibly stupid if they are emulating Android, because Google moves a helluva lot faster than Nintendo can even dream of. Sure, great, day zero maybe everything is compatible and works fine.
2 years later when Google is on Android 7.0, Nintendo will be struggling to maintain compatibility plus you know a whole bunch of stuff will just not work.
Of course maybe they are going to be running android so "compatibility" just means only running code authorized by Nintendo, which is fine, but I really hope they don't go the typical Nintendo route and come up with some extremely convoluted and complex emulation system which is short sighted and Japan-centric.
Emulating modern android games on Nintendo hardware...wut...
How are pc android emulators?
Doesn't seem like there's really a point for this anyway. Doesn't solve handmedowns. People play it because it's available, not because they're desperate for that android game.
Even if we only look at the japanese market (where handhelds are currently dominating) I don't see much reason why japanese developers wouldn't opt-in for a 15-20 million install base. It would already be worth the effort for nintendo.But it turned out that it doesn't work that way. Not for Amazon, and certainly not for Nintendo. If this IS Nintendos plan, its going to brick outside of Japan, thats for certain.
"So people like mobile games then. Okay I got an idea."
cant most mobile games work with a controller attachment? I'm assuming those kinda games with support buttons, which is most people issue with mobile games.
Speculation says Q4 2016 or later.I cannot wait for NX, any rumours or decent speculation on a release date?
But in the era of mobile gaming will people be willing to pay $40+ for a Nintendo game when they can get a game for free? I think it's a mistake Nintendo to be associated with Android at all.
The Amazon Store is lacking, but it's better curated which is probably a benefit here. I also think Amazon would be more willing to do the work to tailor a NX native version of the store that only surfaced suitable games than Google would.
I cannot wait for NX, any rumours or decent speculation on a release date?
My guess is it will be more of a virtualization solution, not full-blown emulation. Assuming they're smart and go with ARM.
You can already run Android (x86) on any Windows, Mac, or Linux OS through Virtualbox, and run Android programs inside it in a window within those OS's. It's really nothing new.
This would allow them better speeds than actual emulation, since emulation is always much slower than running code natively. And it would still allow that extra layer of security provided by running the Android self-contained.