Absolutely. I'm thinking this as well, especially since this seems like the only patent making progress (or at least the only one Rosti is posting). It could keep the console at a cost effective price woke future proofing it.
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Nintendo's Supplemental Computing Devices patent almost granted, issue fee paid
Absolutely. I'm thinking this as well, especially since this seems like the only patent making progress (or at least the only one Rosti is posting). It could keep the console at a cost effective price woke future proofing it.
God the wait for confirmation of what NX is really is destroying me. Hopefully though we've only got 2 months left to wait at most...hopefully.
The fact that this patent keeps popping up makes me think they really are going to use this in some way with NX, and that has me very excited because I really like the idea of an upgradeable console, as long as it's done right.
The fact that this patent keeps popping up makes me think they really are going to use this in some way with NX, and that has me very excited because I really like the idea of an upgradeable console, as long as it's done right.
ArchedThunder
Banned
If they still plan to launch by March a reveal should be coming in the next 3 or so months.
Davey Cakes
Member
I will be happy if this is the "gimmick" of the NX. Mostly because it won't be a gimmick at all and could have really positive implications for streamlined local gaming experiences.
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
Note that the SCD patent is one of the older patents that may or may not be related to NX. It was filed in 2014, while many others (game console without optical disk for example) were filed in 2015. That's the main reason I have posted more about the SCD patent, simply because enough time has passed for it to mature enough.
No chance. Nintendo has always problems to get their software ready for the launch of a new console. Do you really expect Nintendo to have a generation leap which requires more work and program their games for the different "graphic levels" (Console, Console +1 SCD, Console +2 SCD, Handheld, Handheld +SCD) at the same time? Sounds insane in my eyes.
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
Update: Two new events yesterday on July 14
07-14-2016 Dispatch to FDC (Final Data Capture)
07-14-2016 Application Is Considered Ready for Issue
07-14-2016 Dispatch to FDC (Final Data Capture)
07-14-2016 Application Is Considered Ready for Issue
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Sounds like the APUlet idea behind the early CELL patents: http://www.embedded.com/electronics...apulets-and-the-future-of-connected-computing .
Yeah there will be a limit IMO. Too much work in terms of QA and development spent on somthing people may not even play. My guess is it will be Home console + docked handheld for some kind of functionality maybe a boost in performance if ever something comes out of this.
First image of the Nintendo NX:
A simple approach would allowing the handheld to use a console in the same network to provide console-grade graphics or run console-only games. This could be done automatically and seamlessly by using something like wake-on-LAN.
A simple approach would allowing the handheld to use a console in the same network to provide console-grade graphics or run console-only games. This could be done automatically and seamlessly by using something like wake-on-LAN.
blu
Wants the largest console games publisher to avoid Nintendo's platforms.
Is that the fabled 10Gb duct tape?First image of the Nintendo NX:
A send-inputs-receive-frame approach ala wiiU gamepad does have certain hard requirements for the network characteristics, though. We know how it looks when those are not met - ps remote play.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
"No chance" for which part--this being the gimmick of NX, using handhelds as controllers, or eliminating download play?
Yeah it definitely feels like this is what is holding the NX announcement back, because I don't think I've ever seen them push this hard for a patent approval right before a new system launch. People joke about but how many GameCube's duct tape together fl does that equal and I think Nintendo is trying to give gamers just that!
The SCD being the gimmick at launch. If it´s technically feasible and easy to implement (which I doubt, but I´m not a tech guy) then it should be released in late 2019/2020.
Jessie.Bristol
Member
Most likely using a Thunderbolt 3 connection with USB-C (or some proprietary connection): http://gizmodo.com/heres-the-box-that-can-turn-your-puny-laptop-into-a-gra-1724958260
R
Rösti
Unconfirmed Member
Not yet, but it most likely will be granted soon (in a few weeks). It practically is already, it's just some paperwork that needs to be done.What does that mean? Is the patent now official granted?
Mr. Pointy
Member
If the SCD can function like a NAS or external HDD for your NX console, it would be a useful way to store your digital NX handheld games locally. Those games will probably start pushing 8-16GB in size and micro SD cards are still quite expensive once you get past 64GB.
Plinko
Wildcard berths that can't beat teams without a winning record should have homefield advantage
Understood.
Spyder_Monkey
Banned
No. In fact I'm willing to bet that this won't be part of the NX at all. At least at launch anyway.
I bought a 64GB Micro SD Card one week ago at retail for €8,99 Euro
I'm sure Nintendo will get a better price if they order 1 Million Micro SD Cards And seriously, considering everyone is making the move to an iterative business model in the console market, this could be a huge windfall for Nintendo, offering the same iteration at less expense to the end consumer by comparison to their competitors.
It really puts the "we don't want the competition to copy our ideas" sentiment that people laughed off into perspective. Because if they waited until after the patent was secure, they could be like "you wanna copy us? Go ahead, I'll make money off YOUR sales that way, too!"
Lupin the Third
Member
Unfortunately by patenting Ocarina of Time's "Z-targeting", it's limited its use on other platforms over the years.
Mr. Pointy
Member
Nintendo will pack 8 and/or 16GB SD cards in their handhelds. There won't be any limited edition consoles with 200GB cards.I bought a 64GB Micro SD Card one week ago at retail for €8,99 Euro
Tye The Czar
Member
If this means that the NX will be an inexpensive 💵 💵 console that lets you add equally inexpensive 💴 💴 upgrades to match with current gen competitors, then I am excite! 😱
Yes
The standard console with controller could cost $99,00 Dollar, and then you could buy 3 different SCD's SKU's, like one for $149, $249 and $499 Dollar. So you can decide how much you would like to spend and how much powerful your console will be. The more you spend the more powerful your console will be But you don't have to buy an SCD, your games will also run good enough without an SCD, it's your choice if you want that extra power 
Mato
Member
Perhaps you can split the NX handheld in two parts. The controller part can be used as a controller for the NX console. The other part that contains the CPU, GPU etc can be mounted onto the console to increase the console's power. Games are build in a way to take advantage of the extra available power. Perhaps you can chain multiple such supplemental devices...
Fredrik
Member
Day 1!
The only thing about the upgrades (Neo and Scorpio) that makes me angry is that I've just bought a 399 console 3 years ago and now they want me to buy another 399 console mid-gen essentially making this generations hardware cost 798 (!!!).
A 100 upgrade box after 3 years would be bought day 1 without hesitation.
Yes
I want this to be true but I think it's too much to hope for.
Stilton Disco
Member
Yes
Yeah, this is what I'm hoping for. Sounds like a potentially great idea, and could completely eliminate their hardware deficiencies without alienating the price sensitive casual players and parents wanting a toy for their children.
They'd still need to get their third party relations in order and modernise/diversify their first party output (and before anyone jumps down my throat on that, I mean more games like Splatoon that take Nintendo's core design strengths and apply them to genres they usually ignore), but this could potentially solve so many of their problems without alienating anyone.
Cheeseman Battitude
Member
And it's from day one, unlike the N64's RAM expansion, which can only be a good thing.
Panajev2001a
GAF's Pleasant Genius
Achievement Unlocked: getting the real point of more frequently released iterative consoles
.revisionup
Banned
Sorta like this?
Stilton Disco
Member
Man, I loved being able to upgrade the N64 as a teen, both the expansion pak and all the modular controller attachments. If this really is the NX'sgimmick, I am absolutely on board for it!
I also wonder if this might be a good way of getting the PC enthusiasts, or those that aspire to be, interested. All the customisation of a PC combined with the user friendly, safe and simple approach Nintendo has to hardware could be very popular.
Damn it, I know I should keep my hype in check and expect the worst so as motto be disappointed, but gods damn does this set my imagination on fire with its potential!
Schnozberry
Member
Yes
I think we're looking at this all wrong. I don't think the SCD is a supplementary CPU+GPU at all. I think it's a storage device and sharing platform that lets Nintendo use customer bandwidth to improve it's own infrastructure, while offering benefits in return. It's a distribution platform with some fringe cloud computing benefits, if it exists at all.
Adding additional horsepower to your console sounds great in your head until you have to sort through all the marketing confusion that would come from it. Having a cloud connected hard drive that stores all your games and any other media Nintendo sells, can receive remote commands to download things while your console is off, plus lets you opt-in to a P2P system to speed up other peoples downloads in exchange for credit towards games? Well, that might be a more interesting consumer product.