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[Rösti]

Perhaps the following should be added to the OP:

Come back to http://www.nintendo.co.uk at 16:00 CEST (3pm UK time) for a first look at Nintendo’s next gaming platform, codenamed NX. This preview trailer will serve as Nintendo’s preliminary announcement of information regarding the platform.

Source: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016...f-NX-coming-today-at-3pm-UK-time-1148672.html

 

[Stormforger]

I am hoping for the best for Nintendo with the NX. I soured on the Wii Quickly and readily didn't see the point of the Wii U.

 

[Painguy]

Im in a weird position right now. I have to get up in 1hr 20min. Only rsn im up is cuz i had to pull a late sesh to do an assignment. Should i sleep or should i just stay up...class at 8am. If i sleep there is a 60% chance ill pass out n miss NX reveal n my class lol.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

The industry is fine?

The handheld part isn't. Neither is the mid tier developer and AAA devopment is seeing the least amount of releases ever with hardly anyone doing anything creative or taking any risks. Indies are somewhat picking up the slack but they're not a replacement for the mid tier developer.

 

[Quintin DM]

Alright GAF, I'm awake and ready, let's go!

 

[kuroneko0509]

I'm pretty sure the UK price will be a case of replacing the $ symbol with the £ symbol and calling it a day. Thanks Brexit.

lmao I can see that happening

 

[Raybunny]

My dick is still flaccid regarding the reveal. But, color me intrigued.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I want the NX to succeed for Iwata and he can go down as one of the greatest presidents in video game history. 😭

 

[Hermii]

We don't really have rumored specs, though.

The only credible sources put this somewhere between Wii U and Xbox One, with no commitment on where on the spectrum it'd fall. The only thing we kind of know is that it's GPU solution is Nvidia and probably related to Tegra.

Pascal based tegra, better cpu than Xbone / PS4 (I know that doesnt take a lot, but still), 3, 4 times Wii U flops.

 

[daxgame]

I always have more games than I can play, either in my backlog or in my wishlist. There are always interesting games coming up, the industry is fine.

"I have games to play, so the industry is fine"
I like the logic.

On a more serious note, I think that instead of talking about the industry, we can all agree that it would be extremely boring without Nintendo's quirks and games.
(and Iwata ;_

 

[Skittzo0413]

We know it's Pascal, and we know it's WiiU <<< NX < X1.

If the final unit has active cooling that may not be the exact case. Thraktor posted about it way back in this thread, that active cooling with their custom Pascal chip throws a wrench in what we thought we knew. Meaning, it opens up the possibility of >XB1 power, and at FP16 (which UE4 for instance uses heavily) >PS4 performance.

Not that the above is likely, as it would likely be more expensive than Nintendo wants.

At this point all we can safely say is that the GPU is much more powerful than that of the Wii U and the CPU is likely going to surpass those of the PS4/XB1.

 

[Übermatik]

"Home gaming system" seems like awfully specific wording... Has me thinking.

 

[DragonKnight]

Would jizz for three years straight if galaxy 3 got announced

Completely outta left field wish would be Dark Souls 1 remaster so i can finally play that fucking game.

 

[User123456]

Im in a weird position right now. I have to get up in 1hr 20min. Only rsn im up is cuz i had to pull a late sesh to do an assignment. Should i sleep or should i just stay up...class at 8am. If i sleep there is a 60% chance ill pass out n miss NX reveal n my class lol.

Sleep. Even a short nap will make you feel much more rested and alert.

You're gonna need that to fully bask in the glory of the NX.

 

[Oregano]

come on now

Context: He's a handheld/Vita fan.

 

[Hermii]

Perhaps the following should be added to the OP:


Source: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2016...f-NX-coming-today-at-3pm-UK-time-1148672.html

It wont be on youtube?

 

[KAL2006]

The handheld part isn't. Neither is the mid tier developer and AAA devopment is seeing the least amount of releases ever with hardly anyone doing anything creative or taking any risks. Indies are somewhat picking up the slack but they're not a replacement for the mid tier developer.

I'm hoping NX is the place for mainly AA titles like 3DS. With a few AAA sprinkled here and there. I wanna see a breadth of unique content and not another PS4 with Nintendo games as I already own a PS4 and PC.

 

[Yabberwocky]

Laura from LPVG said they're not using the Wii branding.

 

[KingSnake]

How can I watch this potential failure on my android? Or can't I?

Doesn't know how to watch things on the mobile, calls something else a failure.

 

[oni-link]

If Iwata filmed anything for this reveal before he died it's going to be mighty hard to remain composed while watching it at work

 

[TrutaS]

I predict it all being just one story:
- A guy turns on the console on his TV and it runs the new Mario, plays it a bit with the fancy new controller.
- Then he get's a message or something and decides to meet his friend.
- Picks up the controller/console from the tv attachment and the game continues seamlessly as he walks out and is on the bus.
- Then he joins his friend who also has one, and they start playing together, the other guy plays as Luigi.
- Cut to name of console, and date for when we'll hear more about it.

 

[Sheroking]

A $50 dollar price fluctuation doesn't make the system anymore attractive if the value isn't there. If the hardware doesn't offer anything attractive to the a wide mass of consumers, there isn't much that can be done outside of liquidating the product through bargain bins.

Disagree (to the central point at least).

There are plenty of people who are interested, but not committed. There's a reason places list prices like "199.99 instead of 200.00". The perception of something being much more affordable is relevant.

You will sell to a lot of people who are simply like "why not?" at lower entry prices than you will at higher prices. Obviously, you need to establish SOME value.

 

[GRW810]

I'm really not sure a three minute video is brief enough to tease nor is it long enough to inform.

Nintendo are obviously hoping for a buzz before revealing more later on but if today‘s offering falls flat for whatever reason they'll lose any potential for hype.

It's a dangerous approach but it tells me they are super confident about whatever NX is.

Im in a weird position right now. I have to get up in 1hr 20min. Only rsn im up is cuz i had to pull a late sesh to do an assignment. Should i sleep or should i just stay up...class at 8am. If i sleep there is a 60% chance ill pass out n miss NX reveal n my class lol.

I'd have a nap if I was you. You're so tired you're misspelling your words.

 

[NeonBlack]

in b4 WiiP(ortable)

 

[megashock5]

299 is my bet. They really want to be lower than the competition and the Wii U.

But the competition is already at $299, aren't they? Sometimes for bundles, even.

I predict it all being just one story:
- A guy turns on the console on his TV and it runs the new Mario, plays it a bit with the fancy new controller.
- Then he get's a message or something and decides to meet his friend.
- Picks up the controller/console from the tv attachment and the game continues seamlessly as he walks out and is on the bus.
- Then he joins his friend who also has one, and they start playing together, the other guy plays as Luigi.
- Cut to name of console, and date for when we'll hear more about it.

All to The Clash's "Should I Stay Or Should I Go"

 

[ShellyDeKiller]

Great birthday gift for me!

 

[diaspora]

If the final unit has active cooling that may not be the exact case. Thraktor posted about it way back in this thread, that active cooling with their custom Pascal chip throws a wrench in what we thought we knew. Meaning, it opens up the possibility of >XB1 power, and at FP16 (which UE4 for instance uses heavily) >PS4 performance.

Not that the above is likely, as it would likely be more expensive than Nintendo wants.

At this point all we can safely say is that the GPU is much more powerful than that of the Wii U and the CPU is likely going to surpass those of the PS4/XB1.

There are no circumstances in which a tegra device will offer anything approaching Xb1 performance. None.

 

[Hermii]

I predict it all being just one story:
- A guy turns on the console on his TV and it runs the new Mario, plays it a bit with the fancy new controller.
- Then he get's a message or something and decides to meet his friend.
- Picks up the controller/console from the tv attachment and the game continues seamlessly as he walks out and is on the bus.
- Then he joins his friend who also has one, and they start playing together, the other guy plays as Luigi.
- Cut to name of console, and date for when we'll hear more about it.

That would actually be pretty good. Impossible to be confused unlike Wii U reveal.

 

[Iriscomeback]

I predict it all being just one story:
- A guy turns on the console on his TV and it runs the new Mario, plays it a bit with the fancy new controller.
- Then he get's a message or something and decides to meet his friend.
- Picks up the controller/console from the tv attachment and the game continues seamlessly as he walks out and is on the bus.
- Then he joins his friend who also has one, and they start playing together, the other guy plays as Luigi.
- Cut to name of console, and date for when we'll hear more about it.

I would be down with this. Clear and simple message.

 

[Malakai]

That C.O.P. video is not how the real thing runs on DS. See this video on N3DS. Really fluid gameplay and driving it is unbelievable.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnM1CnHQ3nE

You are correct. That is much better video.

 

[MetalSlug]

Well, yeah, 3pm UK time is 10am EDT.

I have to go to work at 3PM

Ah well, I'll catch up on it when I get home.

 

[I Wanna Be The Guy]

Context: He's a handheld/Vita fan.

Yes! Desperate for Nintendo to bring handheld gaming to glory. And yeah Vita is my favourite platform this gen, despite its obvious shortcomings. If Nintendo can nail this they'll bring handheld gaming back from the brink of destruction.

 

[MrJohnSherry]

Hype as hell for this - pity I will be in work when this and RDR2 trailer drops. God dammit!

Hoping for no more than £249 entry price - if a price gets revealed.

 

[Oregano]

I'd be happy with a bit better than Wii U but fully portable. I don't really play home consoles any more.

 

[orioto]

"Home gaming system" seems like awfully specific wording... Has me thinking.

By taking this route, if this is indeed to give it more value as a home console that you can take everywhere (rather than a portable with a tv out), they also take a risk i think.

A portable console that plays home console games like BotW (hopefully more) is impressive. Now, a 300$ home console that is less powerful than a PS4, people will compare to other consoles if it's branded as a home console and it won't be an advantage. (I'm talking about people who don't like portable gaming obviously, and won't see the portable thing as an advantage to them)

 

[Hoo-doo]

Why are we assuming we're getting price at all from this trailer?

This is not the full reveal. It's a sneak peek. I doubt we get to see more of the hardware than just close up dutch angles of some weird plastic sidepanel thats impossible to discern.

 

[Sheroking]

We know it's Pascal, and we know it's WiiU <<< NX < X1.

Where real world performance falls will be curious to see. It's got newer technology than either of the twins.

Pascal based tegra, better cpu than Xbone / PS4 (I know that doesnt take a lot, but still), 3, 4 times Wii U flops.

We don't know any of these things.

The legitimate sources I'm speaking about are Eurogamer, Emily Rogers and maybe a few others that have been attached to that circle of information. The people who have made Pascal claims or claims about a better CPU are outside of that circle AFAIK.

I believe any FLOP calculations done were speculative, and came from people looking at the performance of an untouched Tegra X1.

 

[Outrun]

My dick is still flaccid regarding the reveal. But, color me intrigued.

Foreplay is important in situations like these...

 

[GinoFelino]

Doesn't know how to watch things on the mobile, calls something else a failure.

-destroyed-

Foreplay is important in situations like these...

Ride the hype train to completion

 

[fossi8]

Please show NX amiibo

 

[Skittzo0413]

There are no circumstances in which a tegra device will offer anything approaching Xb1 performance. None.

Thraktor typically knows what he's talking about in this area:

Well, crunching my numbers, assuming ~10-15W TDP for the full SoC (on the upper end of what would be feasible given battery life, but Emily Rogers did say battery life was poor), you'd be looking at:

If it's 2 Pascal SMs, clock speed around 1.5GHz and around 750 Gflops FP32 / 1500 Gflops FP16

If it's 3 Pascal SMs, clock speed around 1.3GHz and around 1 Tflop FP32 / 2 Tflop FP16

If it's 4 Pascal SMs, clock speed around 1.2GHz and around 1.2 Tflop FP32 / 2.4 Tflop FP16

Plus a pretty beastly CPU.

Even the first would stomp on any smartphone GPU and in theory be capable of close to PS4 visuals at 720p. That has me suspicious, though, as all the reliable sources have been saying it doesn't compete in power with PS4/XBO, and the above aren't that far off. Potentially I'm massively overestimating the TDP they're hitting, or perhaps there is a docked mode where the clock speeds increase and the fan turns on, and whichever dev has been leaking details simply hasn't been made aware of it yet, with their hardware running at portable clocks.

Honestly I don't know what to think anymore. I'm going to go curl up in a ball in the corner of the room and rock gently back and forth for a while.

Now, again, I want to stress that the above is highly unlikely for reasons of battery life and cost but claiming that it's impossible for Tegra just seems pretty silly.

 

[Syntsui]

The price will be the most important thing to factor here, let's hope they don't fuck up on that front. PS4/Xbone are already dirty cheap and it doesn't help that they receive bundles pretty much every month.

 

[El Topo]

Why are we assuming we're getting price at all from this trailer?

We're not getting a price from a 3 minute preview trailer. I don't know how anyone got that idea. I'd love to be wrong, of course.

 

[Daphnes Nohansen Hyrule]

I predict it all being just one story:
- A guy turns on the console on his TV and it runs the new Mario, plays it a bit with the fancy new controller.
- Then he get's a message or something and decides to meet his friend.
- Picks up the controller/console from the tv attachment and the game continues seamlessly as he walks out and is on the bus.
- Then he joins his friend who also has one, and they start playing together, the other guy plays as Luigi.
- Cut to name of console, and date for when we'll hear more about it.

I can see this happening

 

[DXB-KNIGHT]

Foreplay is important in situations like these...

The Zelda videos are foreplay

 

[Robiin]

Great birthday gift for me!

Happy birthday!

I start working in one hour...

 

[MatrixMan.EXE]

My dick is still flaccid regarding the reveal. But, color me intrigued.

Bruh

 

[shingi70]

The handheld part isn't. Neither is the mid tier developer and AAA devopment is seeing the least amount of releases ever with hardly anyone doing anything creative or taking any risks. Indies are somewhat picking up the slack but they're not a replacement for the mid tier developer.

Mid Teir development seems to be dead and buried,you have some decent Kickstarter games, but if it's from one of the established pubs they go over like a lead balloon.

 

[purseowner]

My dick is still flaccid regarding the reveal. But, color me intrigued.

Sad to hear that your body isn't ready.

 

[AmyS]

Zelda frogs confirmed

The botw theme reminds me of fire emblem music for some reason.

OMG this video is fucking gorgeous!