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[Tarin02543]

It would be really cool if at the investors meeting we would get to see the final system in the same way as the SNES was unveiled all the way back in 1988, like this:

Just the CEO and Miyamoto at a wooden table, casually showing off the new system.

Man, all this NX news is getting me feel like I'm 8 year old again

 

[Mr. MondayNight]

You'll get the announcement in march, the unboxing/unveiling in June and the release 0n November 20, 2016

just speculating.

 

[AdanVC]

i would not be surprised to hear about the nx pretty soon. it's 2016 and it's not like nintendo hasn't revealed system information early in the year before: http://web.archive.org/web/20040402004236/http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040120/206239_1.html

It would be really cool if at the investors meeting we would get to see the final system in the same way as the SNES was unveiled all the way back in 1988, like this:

Just the CEO and Miyamoto at a wooden table, casually showing off the new system.

Man, all this NX news is getting me feel like I'm 8 year old again

The really good old days. Man you get hyped just by reading the article. "The amazing Super Nintendo" The coolest thing is that it wasn't hyperbole at all, the SNES was amazing indeed! Hoping NX can have some of that...

 

[WiiU0706]

You'll get the announcement in march, the unboxing/unveiling in June and the release 0n November 20, 2016

just speculating.

If Nintendo were to say these things, then that would be good enough for me, since i will have a date to look forward to other than E3 which is too far at the moment

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

Yup.

Maybe but it's most likely what's going to happen.

Its time we start speaking stuff into existence 10K...

 

[Neoxon]

Hmm, curious.

https://twitter.com/mochi_wsj/status/694016770173116420

Nice, but it could be just "We'll talk about the NX Platform later this year".

 

[The_Lump]

Nice, but it could be just "We'll talk about the NX Platform later this year".

Or he could be saying "or not" to the miitomo thing....

 

[Neoxon]

Or he could be saying "or not" to the miitomo thing....

Miitomo is supposed to be coming out next month, so I wouldn't be shocked if most of the talk was centered around that.

 

[Hermii]

I think "or not"means that this is just his speculation. He doesn't have a crystal ball or some insider information.

 

[gamerforever]

What if the new console is just a new homw console? Would people be disappointed?

 

[Malus]

I think "or not"means that this is just his speculation. He doesn't have a crystal ball or some insider information.

The "or not" means we're getting tons of awesome info very soon because Nintendo is sympathetic to the plight of Neogaf.

 

[Neoxon]

What if the new console is just a new homw console? Would people be disappointed?

I'd be fine with it, but I'd fear for the potential software droughts.

 

[Spyder_Monkey]

Or he could be saying "or not" to the miitomo thing....

They HAVE to be talking about miitomo. It's suppose to come next month and it's the start of the one thing arguably bigger than NX.

 

[Mihael Mello Keehl]

I think "or not"means that this is just his speculation. He doesn't have a crystal ball or some insider information.

Yep.. Im expecting NX announcements of announcement and a statement being released its coming this year. I will be 100% right so everyone rejoice right now.

 

[Shuggananas]

What if the new console is just a new homw console? Would people be disappointed?

Why would I be disappointed in a console lmao

 

[TheGreatMightyPoo]

Yep.. Im expecting NX announcements of announcement and a statement being released its coming this year. I will be 100% right so everyone rejoice right now.

What if instead they announce that there will be an announcement of an announcement in the near future??? You'd be wrong on an Xzbit-level technicality.

 

[Peterc]

What if the new console is just a new homw console? Would people be disappointed?

I prefer home console before handheld.

But rumors say handheld will be first. 3ds is also older then wiiu, so that seems to be logical.

 

[NeonZ]

They haven't actually said that. That's just a point of speculation based on what Iwata said a few years ago.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintendo-begins-distributing-software-kit-for-new-nx-platform-1444996588

The WSJ leak is the one that mentioned both handheld and console being different "NX" units and also seemed to talk about a single devkit distribution for entire project (which would line up with the shared library speculation, although it doesn't confirm it).

 

[TheMoon]

This is where they'll announce the Final Fantasy VII remake right?

Kimishima will play Half Life 3 multiplayer with all the investors right then and there. Then he's gonna tap the Chrom amiibo and turn the map into Crossfire Emblem.

 

[Hermii]

Kimishima will play Half Life 3 multiplayer with all the investors right then and there. Then he's gonna tap the Chrom amiibo and turn the map into Crossfire Emblem.

Gordon Freman amibo, HL 3 nx exclusive and GF in smash nx. Unprecedented partnership.

 

[The_Lump]

They HAVE to be talking about miitomo. It's suppose to come next month and it's the start of the one thing arguably bigger than NX.

I'll be honest I was just trying to dampen spirits. I've seen too many of these things go into full meltdown

 

[Peterc]

Wall Street Journal: Watch To Watch From Nintendo Earnings

NX: Anything new about its coming videogame system code-named NX is unlikely at the earnings conference because Nintendo would want to focus on Miitomo first. Nintendo has declined to say when it will kick off its promotional campaign, but analysts expect more details in June and a product launch toward the year-end shopping season.

SURPRISE: Nintendo has a history of making surprise announcements at its earnings calls. It isn’t rare for Nintendo to announce new initiatives at an earnings call as it did for the partnership with theme-park operator Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of ComcastCorp.’sCMCSA +2.96% NBCUniversal.

More information:
http://mynintendonews.com/2016/02/01/wall-street-journal-watch-to-watch-from-nintendo-earnings/

 

[mrklaw]

Wall Street Journal: Watch To Watch From Nintendo Earnings

NX: Anything new about its coming videogame system code-named NX is unlikely at the earnings conference because Nintendo would want to focus on Miitomo first. Nintendo has declined to say when it will kick off its promotional campaign, but analysts expect more details in June and a product launch toward the year-end shopping season.

SURPRISE: Nintendo has a history of making surprise announcements at its earnings calls. It isn’t rare for Nintendo to announce new initiatives at an earnings call as it did for the partnership with theme-park operator Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of ComcastCorp.’sCMCSA +2.96% NBCUniversal.

More information:
http://mynintendonews.com/2016/02/01/wall-street-journal-watch-to-watch-from-nintendo-earnings/

That would make sense, except that June seems late for a first reveal? Can they get enough momentum and interest if they only show it for the first time at E3? Maybe the combination of the first reveal plus concrete launch details will be enough?

But the Sony tactic of a February reveal and June blowout seemed to do well - why not copy that? (I just want to find out ASAP!)

 

[TheMoon]

Wall Street Journal: Watch To Watch From Nintendo Earnings

NX: Anything new about its coming videogame system code-named NX is unlikely at the earnings conference because Nintendo would want to focus on Miitomo first. Nintendo has declined to say when it will kick off its promotional campaign, but analysts expect more details in June and a product launch toward the year-end shopping season.

SURPRISE: Nintendo has a history of making surprise announcements at its earnings calls. It isn’t rare for Nintendo to announce new initiatives at an earnings call as it did for the partnership with theme-park operator Universal Parks & Resorts, a unit of ComcastCorp.’sCMCSA +2.96% NBCUniversal.

More information:
http://mynintendonews.com/2016/02/01/wall-street-journal-watch-to-watch-from-nintendo-earnings/

I hope everyone goes into this expecting only the following because expecting anything else is a bad idea:

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

If theres any mention of NX tomorrow, I expect it to be brief, something along the lines of 'we have a console codenamed NX in development that we will share more information on at a later date'

 

[TheMoon]

If theres any mention of NX tomorrow, I expect it to be brief, something along the lines of 'we have a console codenamed NX in development that we will share more information on at a later date'

There'll be nothing tomorrow anyway. Tomorrow is the earnings release, which means you'll get the documents which state how much money they made, how many things they sold, etc. The investor briefing with he presentation and Q&A is the day after, like always.

 

[Graphics Horse]

Yes tomorrow will all be about how good/bad their systems sold. I don't have a good feeling about the 3ds. Do NPD followers know how it did this US holiday?

 

[KingSnake]

I don't really expect any significant NX info coming from the investor meeting, but I really hope they follow the schedule that worked great for Sony and at least they announce the reveal for February-March with the full show at E3.

 

[xxbrothawizxx63]

I continually have a sinking feeling that this thing is going to be a Nintendo"TV" like device...

 

[blu]

A TK1 handheld with HDMI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsojUKyvBQ

 

[maxcriden]

There'll be nothing tomorrow anyway. Tomorrow is the earnings release, which means you'll get the documents which state how much money they made, how many things they sold, etc. The investor briefing with he presentation and Q&A is the day after, like always.

It's tomorrow for those of us in NA, though. Tomorrow evening. Presuming we get a live play by play as we sometimes do. 😉

 

[Booker.DeWitt]

Sorry if this was already confirmed, but the nx will come with the game pad that is like a portable handheld system such as the 3ds or you will buy that separetly and you can use as a gamepad? If it is 2 in 1 system, either the price will be high or the hardware will be average.

 

[Exterminieren]

I certainly think investors will ask about the NX, seeing as it's 2016 and all. Much depends on whether Nintendo decides to head them off at the pass by announcing very basic details, or if they just fob them off.

 

[TheMoon]

It's tomorrow for those of us in NA, though. Tomorrow evening. Presuming we get a live play by play as we sometimes do. ��

No, that's the earnings release. That's always the thing that comes first. The presentation always comes the following day.

look here: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/schedule/index.html at past entries. And please skip over last January's briefing because the reason for the delayed briefing will remind you of sad things

 

[maxcriden]

No, that's the earnings release. That's always the thing that comes first. The presentation always comes the following day.

look here: https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/schedule/index.html at past entries. And please skip over last January's briefing because the reason for the delayed briefing will remind you of sad things

No. It's both. Japan time is 14 hours ahead for us right now in EST.

We get the earnings release after 15:00 (3 PM) JST, or 1 AM tonight (Monday/Tuesday) in the middle of the night EST.

We get the presentation on Weds. 10:00 AM JST, or 8 PM tomorrow (Tuesday) night for EST.

Sorry if this was already confirmed, but the nx will come with the game pad that is like a portable handheld system such as the 3ds or you will buy that separetly and you can use as a gamepad? If it is 2 in 1 system, either the price will be high or the hardware will be average.

We don't know anything about the NX beyond what's in the OP. We don't know if it will come with a GamePad, or what connectivity between the possible two systems will be, or if the NX will bake brioche with Mario's face stamped on it.

 

[TheMoon]

No. It's both. Japan time is 14 hours ahead for us right now in EST.

We get the earnings release after 15:00 (3 PM) JST, or 1 AM tonight in the middle of the night EST.

We get the presentation on Weds. 10:00 AM JST, or 8 PM tomorrow night for EST.

God damnit, timezones!

Sorry if this was already confirmed, but the nx will come with the game pad that is like a portable handheld system such as the 3ds or you will buy that separetly and you can use as a gamepad? If it is 2 in 1 system, either the price will be high or the hardware will be average.

exactly zero things are known about what NX even roughly is. just a bunch of nebulous things that can and have been interpreted in various ways.

 

[maxcriden]

God damnit, timezones!

You were so sure, though. It was cute. I get confused, too.

DK is timezones. You're Kirby. I'm Luma. Alistair Roo is Luigi of course. NX is Rainbow Road. @_@

(Bowser is Spyder_Monkey. Peach is TheOnlyOneheEverFeared.)

 

[TheMoon]

You were so sure, though. It was cute. I get confused, too.

DK is timezones. You're Kirby. I'm Luma. Alistair Roo is Luigi of course. NX is Rainbow Road. @_@

(Bowser is Spyder_Monkey. Peach is TheOnlyOneheEverFeared.)

first it's like

then it's all

which makes me go

and timezones be like

 

[maxcriden]

first it's like

Heh. Awesome. Hopefully there will be an El Dorado-esque treasure trove of satisfying NX info at the end of this long track of hype train rail we're all on.

 

[WiiU0706]

Come on Investors ask the good questions and come on Kimishima give us some actual Nx info for us to chew on until the next meeting

 

[Thraktor]

Eh. Nintendo said itself that the repeating issue is maintaining the active use rate by having a steady flow of releases (topic 18 in OP). This is even more important if this platform is indeed hardware independent and to have a long breath. Having high sales right out of the gate won't help new third party support much; that support will either need to be there before the hardware release, or it won't be there for another one to two years to come due to development times, during which lackluster sales could quickly stop development again like the wait and see approach of plenty publishers on previous Nintendo systems have shown. NX is better off with steady and consistent sales while continuously increasing library size and variety of available compatible hardware.

The Wii U got broad support from pretty much all major publishers around the launch period. Even EA put out Madden, FIFA, Need For Speed

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and Mass Effect 3

to "test the waters" before dropping the system. Ubisoft and Activision supported it for around a year with their flagship titles. For all the talk about Nintendo never getting any kind of third party support ever again, those third parties aren't stupid, and they don't want to miss out on potential revenue if a system does turn out to be successful. Even if their expectations are almost zero, they'll schedule some cheap ports for the first 6 months to a year of the system's life, and they'll either ramp production up or down depending on how well it does.

We don't know anything about the NX beyond what's in the OP. We don't know if it will come with a GamePad, or what connectivity between the possible two systems will be, or if the NX will bake brioche with Mario's face stamped on it.

I'd buy the shit out of that Super Toast.

i would not be surprised to hear about the nx pretty soon. it's 2016 and it's not like nintendo hasn't revealed system information early in the year before: http://web.archive.org/web/20040402004236/http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/040120/206239_1.html

I'd say the DS was a little unusual, because of the expected success of the PSP. Besides, Nintendo already announced the NX last year, we just haven't got any confirmation of what it is yet.

I don't expect anything more than "Our new games platform, NX, will be revealed at E3 in June this year". Investors aren't going to need to know a whole lot more. Maybe if we're insanely lucky they might confirm that there's both a handheld and a home console, but anyone who's expecting any actual info on the NX is going to be pretty disappointed.

A TK1 handheld with HDMI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsojUKyvBQ

Hmm...

$200 for 1000pcs

Nintendo's really going to have to get that NX handheld price down now that their competitors are selling handhelds for 20c a piece!

[slightymoreseriously]A thousand pieces isn't actually that big an order, maybe time for NeoGAF to make its long awaited entry into the console business?[/okaynotreallythatseriously]

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NeoGAF Splorgenborg. Believe

 

[Aostia]

probably just a defensive mechanism, but I've drop any hope for relevant news for tomorrow/day after.
At least, hopefully they will announce a Direct shortly after, to talk about incoming 3DS/Wii U games and Nintendo account/My Nintendo (considering that they should be live starting from March in the West)

 

[Rösti]

Anybody got that countdown clock for the meeting in US pacific time?

Here's an updated post regarding the briefing:

Nintendo's FY 2015 Third Quarter Financial Results Briefing

Time: Feb. 3, 10.00 AM (JST) / Feb. 2, 08.00 PM (EST) / Feb. 2, 05.00 PM (PST)
Location: Hotel New Otani Tokyo (likely in the Fuyo banquet hall)

TSE operating hours are 09.00 - 15.00 (JST). I believe the earnings release will come on February 2 after the market closes.

Fuyo banquet hall:

 

[wild wild rice]

You'll get the announcement in march, the unboxing/unveiling in June and the release 0n November 20, 2016

just speculating.

A timeline would be lovely. I've been checking GAF way too often lately hoping for some sort of drop.

 

[Tarin02543]

I really hope the name of the system will stay as Nintendo NX and not Wii Waweewu

 

[TheMoon]

Come on Investors ask the good questions and come on Kimishima give us some actual Nx info for us to chew on until the next meeting

Q1: So, Kimishima-san. Lol @ dat 900p leak. What gives.

A1: *Kimishima gestures at an obscured figure in the back row.*

Q2: Explain how dividends work, please. [...]

I really hope the name of the system will stay as Nintendo NX and not Wii Waweewu

Wii brand is over. No point in still pretending to worry about that.

 

[maxcriden]

I really hope the name of the system will stay as Nintendo NX and not Wii Waweewu

Imagine a Nintendo Kimi-san. Named after El Presidente.

 

[Hermii]

Imagine a Nintendo Kimi-san. Named after El Presidente.

Mr. K

I like it

 

[AmyS]

A TK1 handheld with HDMI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpsojUKyvBQ

Interesting, and the Tegra K1 is already 2 years old (early 2014) and Tegra X1 was last year.

Blu, do you feel there's any possibility the handheld NX might have TK1 equivalent graphics performance from AMD, PowerVR, or whoever provides the GPU?

 

[10k]

"What will release first, Kimishima-San? Mother 3 or NX?"

*Kimi puts on serious face*

"The NX is Mother 3."