If it is also going to be a handheld, why are people so shocked about the 900p/60FPS claim? Hell, I am the exact opposite, sounds great for a console that is also going to be a handheld.
They need to make it affordable, and it the NX Is truly going to be both a console and a handheld at the same time, sacrifices need to be made. The most logical place, especially for Nintendo who has always valued gameplay, is in the graphics.
I am utterly dumfounded at how people were not either A) expecting this not to be the case and are b) actually surprised it is.
Of course this is only a rumor, so who knows if it is true or not, but it makes complete sense to me if it winds up being the truth.