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Eurogamer: NX = portable w/ carts, detachable controllers, Tegra, TV Out, no BC, Sept
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digita1alchemy
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So this means the new Zelda game will be portable. It also means people will get the home console versions of Monster Hunter and mainline Pokemon they've been clamoring for. This thing will surely be at least a moderate success.
PadWarrior
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How will the pro controller and GameCube controller work for this I wonder.
There is no 'X2' as such - it's just a term used for the rumoured replacement of X1 afaik
Diprosalic
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no, nobody says this and it won't be.
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Deleted member 752119
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Keep in mind market differences. That's true in the West, and especially the US where we mostly live in houses with multiple TVs, drive ourselves to work etc.
Very different in the east, and especially Japan where people are living in small apartments, have fewer TVs, and use public transit almost exclusively.
This device allows all games to reach both markets. People in the west can just leave it in the dock most of the time and use it as a console. But also have the ability to grab when going on a trip etc.--as well as those who like portables of course. While in the east they can use it as a portable and rarely use the dock.
As long as it's priced right to not seem excessive to people who will mostly just use it one way or the other, it could be a best of both worlds kind of situations.
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Nintendo is surely smart enough to make it $250 or less and with $49 games. Remember it's not aiming for console only.
serenewarfare
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Gsync was not a think I was thinking of, but it'd make a lot of since if they are partnering with Nvidia.
Absolutely not weaker than the Wii U. Probably about on par with X1 once all is said and done.
Absolutely not weaker than the Wii U. Probably about on par with X1 once all is said and done.
So I'm coming around to this idea in a big way, and for a couple main reasons;
- This should mean that all of Nintendo's teams are now working on the same platform.
- That *should* theoretically mean much more games on this console.
- Which means no more handheld-only Marios, Zeldas, Fire Emblems, etc. No more "Man, this Kid Icarus game is really good, I just wish it was on a console"
Assuming all those things, the software output for this should theoretically at least double, with a ton more games coming out for it.
Monster Hunter is now a console game. Phoenix Wright is now a console game. POKEMON is now a console game. Likewise, Splatoon 2, Breath of the Wild, and other big budget titles, are now portable games.
I can get behind that, in a big way.
- This should mean that all of Nintendo's teams are now working on the same platform.
- That *should* theoretically mean much more games on this console.
- Which means no more handheld-only Marios, Zeldas, Fire Emblems, etc. No more "Man, this Kid Icarus game is really good, I just wish it was on a console"
Assuming all those things, the software output for this should theoretically at least double, with a ton more games coming out for it.
Monster Hunter is now a console game. Phoenix Wright is now a console game. POKEMON is now a console game. Likewise, Splatoon 2, Breath of the Wild, and other big budget titles, are now portable games.
I can get behind that, in a big way.
Japan can not make a console successful alone in 2016. Monster hunter means nothing in the west (sad as that is). Western third parties don't care about handhelds.
Psyrgery ES
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I... Don't see it.
On concept it looks cool, but I think performance is going to take a hit. Even more if it can't compete with Xb1 and Ps4 graphics-wise
On concept it looks cool, but I think performance is going to take a hit. Even more if it can't compete with Xb1 and Ps4 graphics-wise
Graphics Horse
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Only one Nintendo game is above 16gb iirc, most are less.
Always-honest
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Any chance the docking station and the handheld can form a console together with more power than just the handheld?
Benzychenz
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Why would they?
Yeah basically.
Bjoern the Smexy
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Since the first bit of news about NX, how it is supposed to unify (Nintendo's) development of handheld and console games I always thought that NX would be a console-handheld hybrid of some sort. Play at home on the big screen, take the controller with you to play on the go.
If this actually comes true then this could potentially change the console market in a big way (and subjectively in a better way than PS4 Neo and Xbox Scorpio are potentially shaping the console future).
I just want this to be true.
It would also overlap with Ubisoft's recent comment about NX probably being successful with casual gamers again. Everyone played with some sort of handheld or smartphone before, so everyone would be right at home.
That said, the only thing I hope this will have is decent power (at least as powerful as the Wii U) and an HD screen (at least 720p).
And I want to know how additional controllers would look like, because that thing sure as hell has to have some sort of multiplayer. And alternative control methods (Arcade Sticks, etc.).
If this actually comes true then this could potentially change the console market in a big way (and subjectively in a better way than PS4 Neo and Xbox Scorpio are potentially shaping the console future).
I just want this to be true.
It would also overlap with Ubisoft's recent comment about NX probably being successful with casual gamers again. Everyone played with some sort of handheld or smartphone before, so everyone would be right at home.
That said, the only thing I hope this will have is decent power (at least as powerful as the Wii U) and an HD screen (at least 720p).
And I want to know how additional controllers would look like, because that thing sure as hell has to have some sort of multiplayer. And alternative control methods (Arcade Sticks, etc.).
I'm Spartacus
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X1, X2 chips
What if...
There is a solely portable version that has the X1 and the portable/home hybrid has the X2, each apropriately priced.
Could be interesting?
What if...
There is a solely portable version that has the X1 and the portable/home hybrid has the X2, each apropriately priced.
Could be interesting?
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Pro controller is wireless so if supported it could just sync to the device in portable (on kickstand etc.) or console modes.
GameCube would just require USB adapter and only work in console docked mode if supported I'd assume.
Majukun
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yep, pretty much this
A hybrid would be the Wii U with a gamepad that could operate without the console, this just sounds like a handheld with an HDMI cord - a bit disappointed to be honest. Nintendos console efforts are so above and beyond any of the junk they tend to publish on their handhelds, although if it's as powerful as the Wii U I'm totally on board.
Don't Wii U games top out at 25GB? So this is an upgrade.
Dock has USB ports probably. Pro controller doesn't work, please buy our new NX pro controller.
Aaronrules380
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It's significantly bigger than Wii U.
If I pop them together for the console mode, the controller seems to be very small. hm
The Abominable Snowman
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Ha. I knew it would be a handheld. Pity all those guys who were hoping for a "Xbox One or better!!!" console though.
Noone wants a third horse console. Nintendo knows their strength!
Noone wants a third horse console. Nintendo knows their strength!
When Nintendo saw people starting to do this, they knew exactly what they needed to do.
Bravo!
Edit: Next year they will reveal a Gear VR style attachment if VR is still a thing by then.
What are these magic planes with that much leg room but 90s train seats?
Pancakes R Us
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Can someone photoshop 'NX is not a hybrid' on that infamous Comical Ali picture?
Never be certain about anything, even when Nintendo says it. The amount of posts on this board that say it's 100% not going to be a hybrid because Nintendo said so...I've lost count how many I've read over the past year or so.
Never be certain about anything, even when Nintendo says it. The amount of posts on this board that say it's 100% not going to be a hybrid because Nintendo said so...I've lost count how many I've read over the past year or so.
Japanese and indie devs. They are the 3rd party who can find a space on NX.
sixteen-bit
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Don't worry, the carts will utilize that S-DD1 chip from Star Ocean for compression.
Black Republican
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sounds great, no BC is a shame but its cool
just means i have to complete Bayonetta and Fatal Frame 5 sooner before selling it
just means i have to complete Bayonetta and Fatal Frame 5 sooner before selling it
NingenJanai
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What if the cartridge only contains the portable version of the game, and the highres assets must be downloaded from the internet when the console is docked?
Joelstinton14
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Not really. I think Dark Souls 3 was 17GB. It may require some optimisation on some games, but it's achievable.
Always-honest
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Oeeeeee... Even more interested now.
Leafhopper
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The first line of text in this is that it's a portable first and foremost.
ElectricBlanketFire
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By comparison, Xenoblade Chronicles X requires 22.7 GB.
DriftingSpirit
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It makes sense. This is Nintendo essentially acknowledging that they just can't cut it in the console space but instead of throwing in the towel, they'll be leveraging the handheld space (that they completely dominate) to make hardware that can sell as a handheld with console capabilities.
TheLastCandle
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If this means software droughts will be lessened I'm all for it. Let that freak flag fly, Nintendo.
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