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[Waji]

I'm not a "fan" of Nintendo or anyone, but I think it's a great idea on the paper.
Let's see how the usual "new versions" go (like 3ds, New 3ds, 3DSLL...)

 

[Mediking]

Japanese developers like Atlus and Koei and Namco and maybe even Square Enix to some degree will be there for NX.

Netherrealm Studios might toss Injustice 2. Warner Bros. might toss some games.

But guys like Rockstar and CDPR? That's the real question. Cyberpunk 2077 on the go does sound incredible to me. It would be amazing. Same goes for GTA6. If the NX can get those games on the go................................. along with high quality Nintendo games........... and cool quirky JRPGS.............................

 

[Little Mons†er]

Either release an actual system or they can take this thing and their IPs and shove it up their ass.

Seriously wtf?

 

[mrklaw]

If this is legit, my ride on the NX hype elevator has reversed course and is heading toward the basement.

I was looking for a console, not a mobile device which connects to the TV. I just don't want to carry around any other device other than my phone. My iphone 6 plus is too big already.

This is great for a successor to the 3DS. A nice powerful handheld, but I'm underwhelmed at the idea of using this as a console.

I'm really hoping there's more to it than this because if it's just a handheld, it better be priced right. I'm not spending more than $200 for a dedicated gaming handheld.

Opposite for me. As I get older I have less time in front of the TV and my kids are often using it. This will let me play anywhere but not limit me to handheld size screens. I might even buy a couple of docks if they're affordable and have one in the living room and another attached to my PC monitor

 

[themagicalkitsune]

Ok, everybody. Pack it up, shut it down, and get Nintendo on the phone. Deku Tree doesn't like hybrid systems.

Deku Tree is dead so...

 

[Trogdor1123]

Sounds pretty awful to me... Definitely interested in how it turns out but I am not overly interested in it anymore. Seems seriously underpowered...

 

[BitStyle]

Considering that it would supposedly use cartridges. I hope you'd be able to play 3DS and DS games on it. Would be a really cool bonus.

 

[Dr. Worm]

this is not an actual system? what is it then? a sandwich? does it have mustard?

Doomed like Sega, it seems.

 

[oti]

I don't like this

 

[DizzyCrow]

Can someone explain how this is any better than a setup like the PS Vita and PSV TV? Why make something so complicated?

 

[big fake]

They're tripling down on the Japanese market.

Ya that fine for their business stand point but do they not realize they have the whole world to also deliver to? It's disgusting that this is what Nintendo has come to, mobile gaming as primary focus.

 

[Reallink]

I'll wait for the *NEW* Nintendo NXi with OLED and Tegra X3 in 2 or 3 years.

 

[Nirolak]

What if this is just one form factor? Who is to say the company doesn't also release a traditional console with the same architecture?

Like a cheaper Apple TV style variant (no screen, no battery)?

I could see that, but it would presumably be the same power level.

 

[Mr. Smiley]

I'm actually most curious about the OS.

Next few weeks will be annoying waiting for this reveal.

 

[ZeroX03]

People have this idea that the dock would contain a supplemental GPU. It's theoretically possible, but I consider it incredibly unlikely simply due to the price they want to sell this whole system at.

Didn't Nintendo's patents indicate multiple/supplementary processors on a docking system?

I expect higher clock rates on a powered dock at the very least, maybe cooling. If the dock has more than that it'd be adding a chunk to the cost or some weird sold separately deal.

 

[Kimawolf]

Nintendo GO is a Horrible name! Sony already released a system named GO. Why would Nintendo want to associate with that failure?

Nintendo Portable, NP is much better.

 

[Jarmel]

This reminds me of the Microsoft Surface articles when it was first announced. "It's a half-assed tablet, AND a half-assed laptop!" Yeah, no.

People like convenience and multipurpose function. It's elegant, a one-stop shop for (most) things Nintendo, and should sell boatloads.

Very excited.

The Surface also costs $1500.

 

[Jonneh3003]

I guess the Wii U will be my last Nintendo console.

The system hasn't even been announced yet, this hyperbole..

 

[mrklaw]

I like the suggestion someone had floated in another thread:

NEX: Nintendo Entertainment Experience.

Sony NEX cameras though..

 

[kiguel182]

Also, there goes my dream of a full fledge Animal Crossing on my phone.

 

[Genio88]

Considering this is getting an HD Pokemon game, I think we'll be fine then.

Yes, a finally full HD and with decent graphics Pokemon RPG will be awesome, i just hope they looked at the Pokemon Go success, which features the first gen Pokemon, and they'll put those first 151 in the newer game

 

[Jubenhimer]

Didn't Iwata say that they're looking to emulate iOS and Android with future hardware?

 

[Already Torn]

Can someone explain how this is any better than a setup like the PS Vita and PSV TV? Why make something so complicated?

I guess you wouldn't have to But two separate things, and that's assuming it doesn't get a boost from the dock.

Yes, a finally full HD and with decent graphics Pokemon RPG will be awesome, i just hope they looked at the Pokemon Go success, which features the first gen Pokemon, and they'll put those first 151 in the newer game

They've done this since Diamond and Pearl 10 years ago.

 

[Huge Succeeded]

Nintendo GO is a Horrible name! Sony already released a system named GO. Why would Nintendo want to associate with that failure?

nobody even remembers the PSP Go lol

 

[Little Mons†er]

This is why rumours are annoying

Everyone goes crazy over something they haven't actually seen, felt, touched or played yet

 

[ViewtifulJC]

The system hasn't even been announced yet, this hyperbole..

To be fair, the Wii U looks like its gonna be the last Nintendo console, so by definition we're all on that train

 

[ArtHands]

So how is this meant to work when you're playing on the TV? Do we still have to use a controller with a screen in it or do we detach both of the side controller things from the screen and stick them together to make a controller? I hope controllers we buy for local multiplayer won't be too expensive.

You detached the controllers from the screen part, and slot the screen into a dock which connect to the tv. Seems the controllers will be seperated, but i guess you can buy a shell to combine em as one too

 

[Beach Head]

oh god, please don't be like this.

 

[Kolx]

So no bc and no graphical party which will affect 3rd party support smh. I might just hold on my WiiU if so and play Nin old games. Also, what's the point behind cartilage? Does it really have any advantages nowadays as it used to?

 

[Always-honest]

hey look, two add-ons for android stuff.

 

[The_Dama]

If I can play Fifa and CoD on the go with no downgrades, I'm in.

 

[Jonneh3003]

This is why rumours are annoying

Everyone goes crazy over something they haven't actually seen, felt, touched or played yet

This thread had some pretty crazy reactions:

There's always a group of commenters saying "SERIOUSLY NINTENDO YOU NEVER LEARN"

 

[Dartastic]

I'll buy it as long as re4 gets ported to it.

Welp, seeing as RE4 has been ported to basically every platform under the sun, you're probably going to wind up buying the NX.

 

[mikeyvids]

Sony NEX cameras though..

Sony NES

The merger is complete. Megaton.

 

[Yado]

All the buttons are clickable scroll buttons. A,B,X,Y, D-PAD...everything. Nintendo Scroll.

I think it could work if you have joysticks on the left and right on the front, under them is the d pad on one side and abxy on the other.

On the top right and left at the back are the clickable scroll wheel things/triggers and at the bottom left and right on the back are triggers. These things at the back will be accessible to our index fingers when the controllers are being held on its side and when they're attached to the screen in an upright position you just use your index fingers for the top triggers, and little fingers for the triggers at the bottom.


I know I'm right. Bookmark this post.

 

[gunstarhero]

So confused by this detachable controllers rumor...

Assuming the system has a dual analogue controller, how will the 2 detachable controllers support this?

When in portable form, it's easy to imagine an analog on each side of the screen, but when detached... then what? Each player would only have 1 analogue stick each.

Unless the portable form has 4 sticks. LOL. O_O

 

[DizzyCrow]

I guess you wouldn't have to But two separate things, and that's assuming it doesn't get a boost from the dock.


They've done this since Diamond and Pearl 10 years ago.

Most Nintendo players are already buying just one, why force something they don't want? And if the dock gives it a boost, why not just have a more powerful console? This doesn't make practical sense

 

[Already Torn]

So no bc and no graphical party which will affect 3rd party support smh. I might just hold on my WiiU if so and play Nin old games. Also, what's the point behind cartilage? Does it really have any advantages nowadays as it used to?

Cartridges are much faster and can store more data afaik. More sturdy too.

 

[the androgyne]

I think they'll sell it in 3 configurations:

Screen only
Screen + controller
Screen + controller + dock

With one game purchase that can be played (for better or worse) on any of the configurations. Can offer games cheaper ie retricted modes for "screen only" config, pay to upgrade to the "controller" experience, pay to upgrade to the "TV/HD" experience.. Maybe lol

Different configs gives them a price point at every market segment; kids, dedicated handheld gamer, dedicated console gamer.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

What if this is just one form factor? Who is to say the company doesn't also release a traditional console with the same architecture?

Because why would they? The point seems to be an all in one device to avoid the hardware the software costs of creating two devices. Same reason I'd be shocked if the dock has any additional power other than maybe up scaling.

 

[Nirolak]

So no bc and no graphical party which will affect 3rd party support smh. I might just hold on my WiiU if so and play Nin old games. Also, what's the point behind cartilage? Does it really have any advantages nowadays as it used to?

Well, it's a handheld, so it's not feasible to put a giant disc drive in it.

 

[Feep]

The Surface also costs $1500.

The Surface costs like 500, the Pro costs around 900, and only the Surface Book costs that much.

 

[IntelliHeath]

That's amazing.

 

[Neoleo2143]

Yes, a finally full HD and with decent graphics Pokemon RPG will be awesome, i just hope they looked at the Pokemon Go success, which features the first gen Pokemon, and they'll put those first 151 in the newer game

Er, the regional pokedex may be different for each game, but you're definitely able to have all the Pokemon ever created in one game if it's the newest generation.

 

[DrROBschiz]

Sounds like exactly what I would want from a Nintendo console. Now I'll be able to play MH on my tv and on the go...again....finally.

Preach!

Didnt Capcom say they have a new entry to announce this year?

You think its an NX Monster Hunter?

 

[Jonneh3003]

So no bc and no graphical party which will affect 3rd party support smh. I might just hold on my WiiU if so and play Nin old games. Also, what's the point behind cartilage? Does it really have any advantages nowadays as it used to?

No installs and improved load times. Not having to install every 50gb is a huge selling point for me.

 

[Pyrrhus]

It will be Nintendo TDS (table docking station) so there is no confusion with the DS,3DS,NDS.

I don't think they're going to call it the Nintendo Tedious.

 

[orioto]

My skills suck to do otherwise, haha! I figure the top screen would be better since it's a better screen ratio, but I got lazy! (At work, LOL!!)

I might try to fix the ratio in a second though, unless someone beats me!

I did it for you quickly

Wuold be the size of a Vita when buttons out, smaller when slided in i guess.

 

[LucidFlux]

I still need more information of course, but I'm intrigued at the notion of a hybrid. I haven't played a handheld since the GBC and I haven't kept a game installed on my phone for more than a day (except for PoGo going 2 weeks strong now) but If the form factor is convenient enough I'll gladly take this on the go with me. I can just imagine doing some side farming for items in Zelda while I'm out and then docking back at home to tackle a dungeon.

Now, those that are concerned about sacrificing performance for the sake of portability, and inferring that this is nothing more than a handheld with an HDMI out are forgetting about the doc and SCD patent. This along with the possibility of multiple SKU options (console only perhaps?) which could even have varying degrees of power for the doc/SCD and then there's the possibility of daisy chaining multiple SCD together as per the patent.

The point is we still don't have too many details yet so we're all just speculating on what this one thing could be but it's obvious now and they've said it themselves, Nintendo is building towards a future where development teams are all working in the same ecosystem so they can bring in new devices of varying degrees of power without interrupting production thanks to common architecture and scalability.

 

[jstripes]

It's just the next phase of "console warz!"

My favorite are the people simply posting "Nintendo never learns", as if creating carbon copies of Sony and Microsoft's devices is the only option for making video games.

Seriously. If Nintendo "simply listened to what gamers wanted", they would have been out of business 10 years ago.

Opposite for me. As I get older I have less time in front of the TV and my kids are often using it. This will let me play anywhere but not limit me to handheld size screens. I might even buy a couple of docks if they're affordable and have one in the living room and another attached to my PC monitor

Same here. I don't play my consoles as much as I used to because I don't get much time in front of the TV.