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[Dr. Black Jack]

Nintendo needs to reveal the goddamn system already.

 

[kuroneko0509]

https://twitter.com/Noahfromfuture This guy :-D

"Leaking stuff" and then saying CEO was interpreted wrong and 4Chan leaks are wrong too...

>Noahfromfuture follows you
wait since when? :O

 

[Father_Brain]

Definitely not threadworthy, but small update to Emily Rogers' big NX post. Nothing very exciting, though.

https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/...-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/#more-10516

Tiny Update #1 — September 20th, 2016

Toshiba, Megachips, and Macronix are all involved with the Nintendo NX.
Toshiba is the world’s second-largest NAND chip maker after Samsung. They also manufactured the flash memory chips for the Nintendo 3DS.
NX hardware is finalized. Don’t expect any drastic changes.
NX is now entering a very early stage of production.
Zero percent chance of NX being delayed from its March launch.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I've suggested before that people may be over thinking it. Nintendo are in a tough spot. If they revealed their plans early on, their competitors could make things tough for them seeing as there is no way Sony and Microsoft want to risk losing market share to Nintendo like back in the Wii era.

Hence, the secret would most likely be that it's a hybrid. I don't think there is anymore hidden secrets.

Edit: Correction, I should be saying the brand new concept is a hybrid. They wanted to keep that secret.

Tbh I think you're right. I think I'm just overthinking it. A hybrid is new and would be a very cool concept on its own. I hope they push "there will be a lot more Nintendo games on it" too.

Don't expect Nintendo giving you the moon. Going full on the hybrid train might already be a big game changer. Just consider a console which works as a handheld on the go, but also supports traditional home console like local multiplayer on TV with detachable controllers and additional controllers etc.
It's definitvely something completely new.

Yeah, I'm overthinking it. I'm getting pessimistic for no reason even though I'm usually not. A hybrid stronger than the Wii U is great. I hope Nintendo does a side by side comparison of BotW on Wii U and then show it how it looks better on the NX + plus you have the ability to take it on the road.

 

[udivision]

Quote still does not disprove people who believe it's a family of systems with multiple form factors that just share an OS

I don't think that idea is even worth being humored at this stage, but I guess we'll see.

 

[Hermii]

In a hypothetical world where the NX was revealed 2 years ago, maybe Sony or ms would have come out with something that kind of did something similar. Smartglass, remote play. You never know.

 

[kuroneko0509]

Definitely not threadworthy, but small update to Emily Rogers' big NX post. Nothing very exciting, though.

https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/...-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/#more-10516

someone will make a thread sooner or later anyway... and here I thought she said that she won't update anything about nx anymore

 

[ahkdigital]

He also says Retro is working on a new IP - Mermaid Legends, a fantasy adventure game for mature audiences. I don't think he expects or wants his tweets to be taken seriously.

"The Faith and The Hope" isn't too shabby, though. It works as a band name if it doesn't turn out to be a game.

Also, don't knock "Mermaid Legends" : there could be some great work done with that sort of setting.

 

[KingSnake]

Quote still does not disprove people who believe it's a family of systems with multiple form factors that just share an OS

Sure, if they ignore common sense.

Edit: "The NX is trying to change the concept of what it means to be a home console device or a hand-held device"

A family of system doesn't change that concept. Sure, more devices can follow, but the first NX will be a game changer.

 

[spyroflame0487]

So...if they're still going to support 3DS into ...was it 2018?....then we'll likely stay having the main series games on 3DS until then right?

I'd love to have one on a hybrid console, especially if it means we can get really nice looking Pokemon models. The washed out colors of them in XYORAS make me sad when I'm looking at them compared to GO.

 

[georly]

someone will make a thread sooner or later anyway... and here I thought she said that she won't update anything about nx anymore

She has said that several times (ok maybe just two). Hard to hold in those rumors when so many people keep spreading the opposite. I too get the urge to correct people when they're wrong, so I don't blame her.

Meaning that they doesn't have a final product yet to show ?

NX hardware is finalized. Don’t expect any drastic changes.
NX is now entering a very early stage of production.


They very likely DO have a final product to show right now.

 

[Peterc]

Definitely not threadworthy, but small update to Emily Rogers' big NX post. Nothing very exciting, though.

https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/...-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/#more-10516

Meaning that they doesn't have a final product yet to show ?

 

[Jonneh3003]

Yeah right, expect sun and moon graphics upressed.

Sun and Moon is artistically far better than that. That's just ugly.

 

[Justice_Bolt]

Definitely not threadworthy, but small update to Emily Rogers' big NX post. Nothing very exciting, though.

https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/...-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/#more-10516

Then show the damn console Nintendo! It's time now.

 

[jonno394]

Meaning that they doesn't have a final product yet to show ?

It doesn't mean that at all

 

[TyMiles2012]

I looked through that Noah dude's twitter. Mermaid Legends? Wtf?

 

[Dark Cloud]

Meaning that they doesn't have a final product yet to show ?

Of course they do. That's full worldwide production.

 

[LordOfChaos]

Yeah, some Pokemon like Volcanion have a ludicrous polygon count.

http://s30.photobucket.com/user/Mikimaru_/media/VolcanionWire2_zps42cbfd43.png.html

They funny thing is that someone here said that he believes the models are all very low-poly. Shit man, why do you think the game lags so much in battles?

A modern tessellation unit would chew through that!
One of many ways a modern Tegra is a lightyear beyond the 3DS

 

[VendettaRed07]

I don't think that idea is even worth being humored at this stage, but I guess we'll see.

Sure, if they ignore common sense.

Edit: "The NX is trying to change the concept of what it means to be a home console device or a hand-held device"

A family of system doesn't change that concept. Sure, more devices can follow, but the first NX will be a game changer.

Sure, I am not anticipating that either at this point. But still, we have exactly zero real confirmation or any specific quote from Nintendo themselves that really tells us exactly what this thing is or what type of consoles it is (or is not).

 

[10k]

Once you get home with your brand new NX you can connect to the internet and download a Polaris GPU. But then you need to follow HNF and watch SMD64 24/7.

Do not mock the light of Polaris.

 

[Schnozberry]

Meaning that they doesn't have a final product yet to show ?

Samples and mass production are entirely different animals.

 

[Dmax3901]

Definitely not threadworthy, but small update to Emily Rogers' big NX post. Nothing very exciting, though.

https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/...-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/#more-10516

Can't help but be suspicious of her sharing info on this date in particular. She must know people are already hanging out for any little tidbit.

 

[VendettaRed07]

I looked through that Noah dude's twitter. Mermaid Legends? Wtf?

We are going to start linking to Vermin Supreme's twitter for NX rumors at this rate

 

[orioto]

That said delay are not only about hardware... Nintendo has had more trouble being ready for it's launch line up in the past.

 

[Izayoi]

REVEAL THIS SHIT ALREADY

 

[ggx2ac]

Someone bring out the Iwata quotes.

"Please understand."

*Clap clap*

 

[Hidden One]

Can't wait for the Diamond and Pearl remake on the NX in XD Gale of Darkness graphics turned up to 11.

 

[Kimawolf]

"Always on" in what sense? Their last few systems have had online functionalities that are always active as long as you have a connection.

Ik thinking more like a 3g/4g connection to do true mobile gaming.

 

[Yukinari]

Can't wait for the Diamond and Pearl remake on the NX in XD Gale of Darkness graphics turned up to 11.

Makes me sad that we wont see a sequel to Gale of Darkness because Genius Sonority is dead.

 

[VendettaRed07]

REVEAL THIS SHIT ALREADY

People can feel annoyed by these sorts of posts all they want.

But realistically every NX thread doesn't deserve to be anything more this quote over and over again for like 200 pages

 

[Oersted]

We are going to start linking to Vermin Supreme's twitter for NX rumors at this rate

Wait for the YouTube videos of invite only NX reveals, which look like they are filmed in clasrooms.

 

[Clefargle]

Nintendo needs to reveal the goddamn system already.

Seriously, I would welcome the official reveal just to put an end to 20 posts like these per page.

 

[Aostia]

Definitely not threadworthy, but small update to Emily Rogers' big NX post. Nothing very exciting, though.

https://arcadegirl64.wordpress.com/...-expect-from-the-final-nx-product/#more-10516

As I anticipated first shot of preproduction starting in september
Hw finalized
And they attacked me back in early september

 

[iHaunter]

Get ready for Pokemon Rumble NX, bitches.

You read it here first.

Just like Pokemon Snap WiiU?

So many missed opportunities, it's like Nintendo hates money.

 

[ggx2ac]

As I anticipated first shot of preproduction starting in september
Hw finalized
And they attacked me back in early september

Hey, I was in agreement that things had to start soon because Nintendo had to produce a working prototype or have finalised retail units for their reveal because of how close to launch things are.

 

[kami_sama]

Each passing day I want Nintendo to announce it more and more.
Why must they torture us?

 

[Pinky]

Just waiting patiently. I feel news is coming real soon. My gut says so.

 

[VendettaRed07]

Ok, last ditch effort to try and find out the reveal date.

 

[Lutherian]

I hope Mods won't close another thread. The NX is like a hydra : close one thread, three more are created !

 

[kinggroin]

You know, when there was this talk about increasing software output by creating a baseline OS that can accommodate multiple Nintendo devices...this isn't what I had in mind.

 

[MoonFrog]

Good. Hybrid made the shared catalogue mystery finally make sense. Portable and home launching together but as one instead of as a bundle. If Nintendo can get a good bang for buck ratio, where bang is power/efficiency/battery life/etc., hybrid was always the way to go.

 

[Oersted]

You know, when there was this talk about increasing software output by creating a baseline OS that can accommodate multiple Nintendo devices...this isn't what I had in mind.

They can simply release other devices later which will be compatible with the games format. No matter if handheld or home console.

 

[Father_Brain]

They can simply release other devices later which will be compatible with the games format. No matter if handheld or home console.

Yes, I would assume the plan is for all dedicated Nintendo hardware going forward to iterate on the NX architecture, much as PS4 Pro (and likely whatever succeeds it) iterates on the PS4 architecture, and Scorpio will iterate on the XB1 architecture.

 

[superNESjoe]

It's gonna be Pokémon Box 2 and you'll all be sorry.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I think some people just want a powerful Nintendo home console-thinking they'll have so much third party because of it, but it doesn't work just like that.

 

[Kaako]

Yup, I thought this was already known though(?)

 

[Skittzo0413]

I wouldn't be so nitpicky about translated statements.

I'm not being nitpicky, and I'm comparing this translated statement to other translated statements translated from the same language. I'm no expert in Japanese but you would think there is a clear difference between the words "platform" and "device", right?

Also the fact that the NX itself is what's being referred to as "trying to change the concept of what it means to be a home console device or a hand-held device" has never been stated officially before. Previously it was Iwata speaking about Nintendo's "future hardware", before the NX code name was announced, that they would make statements about handhelds and consoles sharing an architecture, so many of us thought the NX might just the first device in that future line of hardware (and it still might be). But this quote indicates that the NX itself will have components of home consoles and handhelds, which clearly shows that it is very likely to be the rumored hybrid.

 

[kinggroin]

They can simply release other devices later which will be compatible with the games format. No matter if handheld or home console.

So they will keep this OS moving forward for sure?

 

[Schnozberry]

You know, when there was this talk about increasing software output by creating a baseline OS that can accommodate multiple Nintendo devices...this isn't what I had in mind.

The NX Tablet hybrid may not end up being the only form factor if it's a success.

Edit: Beaten

 

[MissCauthon]

Why can't they just give a friggin date to the announcement!?