RobFox64tm
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Hello fellow Gaffers! I don't usually make threads like this, but I thought it'd be fun to show off a bit of my creativity, and maybe inspire others to share theirs.
After Eurogamer's NX rumors last week, I've been racking my brain trying to visualize this damn thing. What better way to do that than to design the system myself, right? Unfortunately I don't have access to Adobe software, so I made this in Paint. I spent a fair bit of my free time last week on this, so I hope you all like it. Feel free to share your thoughts and any designs you might want to show off as well. With an official reveal looming on the horizon, the fun won't last forever, so let's see what you got!
Before I get to my design, I just want to clarify a few things about it.
First of all, I couldn't figure a way to incorporate detachable, working controllers into it, so I opted for a tablet---which I refer to as a slate---model with detachable controller pieces that can connect to a "controller core." This creates a single, fully functioning controller that can sync up to the docking station that connects the slate to the television. The idea was that all features like gyro controls, the battery, the NFC and wireless functionality would be in a single unit, so the right and left controller pieces only contained the buttons, sticks, scroll wheels and rumble motors, which are powered by the core. This seemed like the most cost effective way to do this, as additional controllers, containing the core, left and right pieces, could be sold separately as a single unit for about the same price as other controllers on the market.
The second thing I wanted to clarify are the proportions. I designed everything with a 6" screen in mind. The sticks, triggers, and D-pad are supposed to be identical in size to the ones featured on the Wii U gamepad, while the face buttons are only slightly larger than those featured on the 3DS XL. The width of the full controller unit is about the same as a NES controller, so while compact, it should fit comfortably in most hands.
Finally I just want to list off a few things I had in mind about the device's specifications and functionality.
-The slate features a 6" capacitive touch screen with a 540p resolution for simple scaling from console mode's 1080p.
-The slate features front and rear facing cameras, a microphone, NFC functionality and gyro controls.
-The control piece's L and R buttons are also scroll wheels.
-The slate sits in the docking station at a slight angle and can display rudimentary images and data when in console or sleep mode.
-The docking station does increase computing power slightly to optimize for gaming on the TV---1080p, 5.1 Linear PCM audio, etc.
-The slate features flash memory that can be expanded via the SD card slot.
-Memory on the base station can also be expanded via the USB slots.
-The power and home buttons have been combined.
-The controller core can be set in the base station and charged when not used.
-Not pictured in my design are a volume slider, a mic/headphone jack and a wireless switch, all on the top and bottom portions of the slate.
Yes, the Gamecube controller adapter works with the base station!
Hope you all like it and I look forward to seeing yours!
After Eurogamer's NX rumors last week, I've been racking my brain trying to visualize this damn thing. What better way to do that than to design the system myself, right? Unfortunately I don't have access to Adobe software, so I made this in Paint. I spent a fair bit of my free time last week on this, so I hope you all like it. Feel free to share your thoughts and any designs you might want to show off as well. With an official reveal looming on the horizon, the fun won't last forever, so let's see what you got!
Before I get to my design, I just want to clarify a few things about it.
First of all, I couldn't figure a way to incorporate detachable, working controllers into it, so I opted for a tablet---which I refer to as a slate---model with detachable controller pieces that can connect to a "controller core." This creates a single, fully functioning controller that can sync up to the docking station that connects the slate to the television. The idea was that all features like gyro controls, the battery, the NFC and wireless functionality would be in a single unit, so the right and left controller pieces only contained the buttons, sticks, scroll wheels and rumble motors, which are powered by the core. This seemed like the most cost effective way to do this, as additional controllers, containing the core, left and right pieces, could be sold separately as a single unit for about the same price as other controllers on the market.
The second thing I wanted to clarify are the proportions. I designed everything with a 6" screen in mind. The sticks, triggers, and D-pad are supposed to be identical in size to the ones featured on the Wii U gamepad, while the face buttons are only slightly larger than those featured on the 3DS XL. The width of the full controller unit is about the same as a NES controller, so while compact, it should fit comfortably in most hands.
Finally I just want to list off a few things I had in mind about the device's specifications and functionality.
-The slate features a 6" capacitive touch screen with a 540p resolution for simple scaling from console mode's 1080p.
-The slate features front and rear facing cameras, a microphone, NFC functionality and gyro controls.
-The control piece's L and R buttons are also scroll wheels.
-The slate sits in the docking station at a slight angle and can display rudimentary images and data when in console or sleep mode.
-The docking station does increase computing power slightly to optimize for gaming on the TV---1080p, 5.1 Linear PCM audio, etc.
-The slate features flash memory that can be expanded via the SD card slot.
-Memory on the base station can also be expanded via the USB slots.
-The power and home buttons have been combined.
-The controller core can be set in the base station and charged when not used.
-Not pictured in my design are a volume slider, a mic/headphone jack and a wireless switch, all on the top and bottom portions of the slate.
Yes, the Gamecube controller adapter works with the base station!
Hope you all like it and I look forward to seeing yours!