get2sammyb
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It's an interesting concept and I'm fascinated to see more. That said, it doesn't really appeal to me. I'd leave it stationary 99.9% of the time, and there are machines that do that better.
Eurogamer: NX = portable w/ carts, detachable controllers, Tegra, TV Out, no BC, Sept
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nephilimdj
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I wonder if they are bumping the battery as we speak since pokemon go is a battery killer, 3DS would die in 30mins if it could play Pokemon GO
I mean they are going to need their own versions
I mean they are going to need their own versions
purseowner
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But then why is it a dock, and not just a cable included in the box...
Oh right I forgot about the new Sonic. I think Dragon Quest XI is also said to come out for NX and that one is skipping the PS360 generation.
mugurumakensei
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depends. if it uses an x2, it should be easy enough. if it uses an x1, it's not likely.
I guess it'd be possible ala Surface Book, where the handheld would come with Tegra and the optional dock would be with a more powerful Nvidia's dedicated GPU. The dock could make it not dissimilar to the Wii U today except that code would need to be compiled for handheld and handheld+dock. Like the Book, this'd also opens up potential upgradable paths.
On reason I doubt that this is the case it is that the tech would be on the dear side for both the handheld and dock which could put folks off.
sixteen-bit
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Oh wow, megaton
One thing is for sure, even though it's incredibly obvious, Nintendo is going with awesome portable chip technology compared to the 3DS which was rumored to use one of the early Tegra SoCs,
but ultimately ended up using DMP (Digital Media Professional) PICA 200 GPU.
NX will be an absolutely MASSIVE upgrade for Nintendo handheld gaming over 3DS and New 3DS,
The console / HDTV side of things is much more murky however.
but ultimately ended up using DMP (Digital Media Professional) PICA 200 GPU.
NX will be an absolutely MASSIVE upgrade for Nintendo handheld gaming over 3DS and New 3DS,
I hope to God stereoscopic 3D is still there. Would look glorious on a higher resolution screen, backed up by Tegra
The console / HDTV side of things is much more murky however.
basically search for a 3DS recommendation thread and a Wii U recommendation thread
and then combine those recs
hyped as fuck right now
I guess it's new for Nintendo? I also don't see how this will bring in the casuals as Ubisoft mentioned, or even less how it brings third party games to Nintendo.
Nintendo has the patent for a 'Supplemental Computing Device', which entails an device providing extra resources to a gaming system.
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What is this 'much weaker' hw you're talking about?
Resolution scales, as proven by ps4/xbone multiplats. CPU-wise an X1 will likely beat both xbone and ps4, as long as NX does not have half its cores 'reserved'.
dancrane212
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Being able to play handheld games on a TV with a controller is more than worth it however. Really miss that feature from back in the pre-Wii days.
Tarnpanzer
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I wonder how many TF NX has.
I think the concept is interesting, but I am not a fan of mobile gaming. I have a 3DS and two Vita, but I only play with them at home lying on the couch, or in my bed. So the mobile component of NX is no use for me. I rather play the games on a big screen with 7.1 surround sound.
I think the concept is interesting, but I am not a fan of mobile gaming. I have a 3DS and two Vita, but I only play with them at home lying on the couch, or in my bed. So the mobile component of NX is no use for me. I rather play the games on a big screen with 7.1 surround sound.
stan423321
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Okay, this is certainly getting interesting. "We're not making a hybrid. We're not making a hybrid.... SURPRISE WE'RE MAKING A HYBRID"
I will post more thoughts about it later but the whole thing depends on how greedy Nintendo gets on it. NVidia Shield tablet is 900 PLN (<250$), if they manage to get the controllers in by cutting on the screen size and keep within that price range while slightly refreshing the chips it could be a very attractive proposition.
More expensive, yes. Less reliable, hell no.
I will post more thoughts about it later but the whole thing depends on how greedy Nintendo gets on it. NVidia Shield tablet is 900 PLN (<250$), if they manage to get the controllers in by cutting on the screen size and keep within that price range while slightly refreshing the chips it could be a very attractive proposition.
More expensive, yes. Less reliable, hell no.
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MassiveNights
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I will be honest, I expected a console priority with handheld feature but a handheld priority with console feature is much better for me and a more justifiable purchase considering I will likely stick with Sony or Microsoft for console.
I am excited to get my hands on this, especially with the full force of Nintendo first party behind it. New full scale Zelda and new full scale Mario on the go? Wow!
I am excited to get my hands on this, especially with the full force of Nintendo first party behind it. New full scale Zelda and new full scale Mario on the go? Wow!
Davey Cakes
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Right. And console functionality is an option.
Just Nintendo playing to their strengths.
Hopefully people will be willing to accept the power compromise of it means basically getting the new equivalent of Wii U and 3DS libraries both on one system.
I imagine the majority of Nintendo's planned audience will not care about power. They'll enjoy the convenience of the system and all the games that come with it.
killatopak
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told ya so.
all the hybrid naysayers eat some crow.
all the hybrid naysayers eat some crow.
:Motorbass
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what more should it do to become a "real" console?
Theanine3D
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Look up any list of best 3DS games. Many, MANY of them are third party.
If most of those companies move on to the NX, you'll now also be able to enjoy their games without having to play them on a tiny screen. Bravely Default, Ace Attorney, Monster Hunter, all of those now on your TV.
It's basically a trojan horse way for them to get their handheld partners to also make games for their console. By turning the console into the handheld.
purseowner
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I think this highly possible.
JustSomeone
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We are getting one in 3 or so weeks
Weskerlover
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I am very happy with this news (if true of course)! This is a dream come true for fans of Nintendo software. All studio's focusing on one machine 
No more two separate libraries was one of the things pretty much everyone was sure about.
Graphics Horse
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The 3ds was arguably 'DOA' but I doubt the Xbone will ever outsell it.
Teletraan1
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So this is what I have wanted out of a handheld forever. Something I can hook into my TV rather than sit and look at uncomfortably in a world with cell phones that are so much smaller and lighter than any of Nintendo and Sony's offerings obviously because of buttons and seconds screens but still.. I don't commute and only ended up playing "portable" games from the same chair I do my TV only worse due to the hardware. Neck strain be gone and still be able to enjoy the games available for the system comfortably. The form factor and ergonomics of portable devices usually sucked too (hello claws, bad nubs and circle pad pros) so detachable controller is ace. Hopefully I can use my Classic controller. Sounds perfect to me as long as the price is right.
sammyCYBORG
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As someone who doesn't play handheld gaming, all I care about it how it works as a home console.
I really hope the home console aspect isn't compromised by this design, if true.
I really hope the home console aspect isn't compromised by this design, if true.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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If this thing is expensive at launch like 3ds was their is a very high chance.
dragonyeuw
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I doubt they'll sacrifice processing power in order to travel that road again.
nelsonroyale
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Okay...this has me interested. I wasn't really interested in another PS4 equivalent, since I have that. Just make it reasonably powerful and I am interested.
Sounds very interesting if executed well. 3rd party support will probably suffer once more if it is so underpowered, but it can't really match PS4 in a portable form.
But, for Nintendo gamers it's a great option and gives a lot of flexibility, and of course the 1st party software lineup will be much better if they have to focus on one device.
Also, they can release improved models in the future, since the architecture will probably be more common and not something like the WiiU.
But, for Nintendo gamers it's a great option and gives a lot of flexibility, and of course the 1st party software lineup will be much better if they have to focus on one device.
Also, they can release improved models in the future, since the architecture will probably be more common and not something like the WiiU.
schaft0620
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Maybe? Absolutely not. You know what the problem with that is? THAT HARDWARE IS 3 YEARS OLD AND FROM LAUNCH COULDN'T SCRATCH THE SURFACE OF WHAT GAMES COULD DO.
backflip10019
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Haven't you been reading this thread? Because it has a dock! A DOCK.
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