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[Dystify]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)

 

[ultrazilla]

So have they made the big revelation that you'll be able to detach these controllers and plug them into android based phones?

Spoiler

No. I'm not an insider and don't have anything to base this on. Just an educated guess.

 

[Kurt]

Things i like to mention :

- i dont see any shoulder btn or scrollwheel
- If controls are detachable, we should get more control types with the system.
- If they are using advanced wiimotes, they could have recharged batteries

 

[Dark Cloud]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)

If it connects to the dock, then the dock would have to connect to the tv, which implies the dock does something extra to the NX?

Things i like to mention :

- i dont see any shoulder btn or scrollwheel
- If controls are detachable, we should get more control types with the system.
- If they are using advanced wiimotes, they could have recharged batteries

How would you be able to play Smash or Mario Kart if it has less buttons that a Wii remote when the remotes are not attached and no shoulder buttons when they're attached? Something has to be missing.

 

[Alienous]

I don't really understand the detachable controllers.

Could it be that they just fold behind the device? That might help the NX be more portable.

 

[jonno394]

So have they made the big revelation that you'll be able to detach these controllers and plug them into android based phones?

Spoiler

No. I'm not an insider and don't have anything to base this on. Just an educated guess.

Plug them in using what? Reading this "leak" it seems there's a specific way they connect to the NX device, which android phones do not have.

 

[purseowner]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)

Dock is an SCD sold separately that adds extra power?

 

[KAL2006]

This thing is too wide and thick for a child to hold. Holding something this wide is uncomfortable. They should have gone with clamshell or slide out design and had the controls below the screen.

 

[J@hranimo]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)

Ohoho, the plot thickens!

Spoiler

?

 

[ggx2ac]

Wait, the dimensions of the device means I can brag now because I always kept stating that I speculated the device to be tablet-sized.

 

[G.ZZZ]

9 cm long (and 3cm wide) controllers aren't usable, especially with buttons so close to the analogs. The fact that there is a protrudence make me thinks, however, that maybe those are to be connected to something else.

Also that thickness is insane. That put its volume easily above pixel C territory, which means 7-8 W possible power draw. I'm also starting to think that the dock don't even exist at this point.

 

[jonno394]

If it connects to the dock, then the dock would have to connect to the tv, which implies the dock does do down thing extra to the NX?

I can't decipher your mistyped message but...

Scenario 1) Connect direct to your TV, games render at 720p. just a TV out

Scenario 2) Connect to Dock, connect dock to TV, games display at 1080p using the docks internal specs to increase visuals ets

 

[KingSnake]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)

Well, there it is. People jumping to conclusions about the dock more than the Olympic athletes.

 

[User123456]

Dock is an SCD sold separately that adds extra power?

That, or the dock is purely for convenience.

Enables the NX to be fully portable and self-sufficient, but you can get home and just drop it in the dock while keeping the dock connected to the TV. No need to go fetch the TV connector for your NX every time.

Plus it'll charge your NX too! That's two connectors you don't need to go fetch!

 

[E-phonk]

well that's... quite some stuff. I've never heard of this website so I'm a bit surprised that they gathered so much info. I was expecting something else from Eurogamer or Kotaku or whatev

It's ex-destructoid UK

 

[Delio]

No way that thickness ends up final.

I'm pretty okay tho with it just being a supercharged handheld.

 

[hughesta]

I really need to see this thing for myself. Come on Nintendo.

 

[BY2K]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/status/770950059987001344)

Hold on, WHAT?

 

[Lilalaunebaer]

Damn, that´s wide as fuck. Almost 30 cm.

But like twice a day, there is a new thread on Gaf on some new/more detailed NX details.

Also, yeah, would not be suprised AT ALL if the dock is just a convenience thing. Would suck though.

 

[DownGrader]

This thing is too wide and thick for a child to hold. Holding something this wide is uncomfortable. They should have gone with clamshell or slide out design and had the controls below the screen.

Children feel comfortable with 7" and 10" tablets with no grips, and after 2011-2012 Wii U GamePad redesign, I can't imagine Nintendo not making NX without grips and/or rounded edges.

It'll be comfortable enough.

 

[KingSnake]

This thing is too wide and thick for a child to hold.

Lol. In a world where tablets exists. Hilarious.

 

[Yonafunu]

If it connects to the dock, then the dock would have to connect to the tv, which implies the dock does something extra to the NX?

USB ports probably.

 

[purseowner]

At the end of the day, it's shaping up to be a portable which can run Breath of the Wild. I'm already sold.

 

[outunderthestars]

I really need to see this thing for myself. Come on Nintendo.

This right here

 

[ultrazilla]

I don't really understand the detachable controllers.

Could it be that they just fold behind the device? That might help the NX be more portable.

My only theory about the detachable controls are that they'll somehow be usable on Android based phones. Otherwise, I'm with you. I don't understand the need to make them detachable.

Nintendo has talked about wanting to make a clean break from Wii/Wii U branding but honestly this seems like a Wii U upgraded game pad at this point.

 

[Zombie James]

Perhaps the console takes advantage of its 720p screen to downclock and render at a lower resolution in portable mode, saving battery.

If there's a TV, there's probably a power outlet nearby. Plug it in, and NX works at full throttle delivering 900p upscaled to 1080p.

That's my guess, at least.

Now this sounds more like a hybrid. There has to be some tangible advantages to plugging it into a TV beyond plugging it into a TV. Otherwise it just sounds like a portable system with TV-out, and that's been done.

 

[Oregano]

Lol. In a world where tablets exists. Hilarious.

I mean thickness might be true. It sounds like a tank.

I think they'll manage though.

 

[Galang]

I'll probably wait for the lite version... Depending on how the original looks.

 

[Übermatik]

I just realised how HUGE 281mm wide is. For comparison, here's me holding a ruler like a gamepad at the 28.1cm mark:

 

[J@hranimo]

I hope Laura talks about some of these findings some more in the Podquisition with Jim Sterling.

 

[Oregano]

I just realised how HUGE 281mm wide is. For comparison, here's me holding a ruler like a gamepad at the 28.1cm mark:

Wow that's really, really wide. Wider than a 10 inch tablet isn't it?

 

[Mr. Pointy]

Connector seems to be able to connect to the dock AND to a Tv.

(Source: https://twitter.com/LaurakBuzz/statu...50059987001344)

Ohooooooooooooo this post is brought to you by the letters S, C and D.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I just realised how HUGE 281mm wide is. For comparison, here's me holding a ruler like a gamepad at the 28.1cm mark:

You said millimeters and said the Gamepads measurement is centimeters. That's two different types of measurements. Sorry I may have misunderstood

I can't decipher your mistyped message but...

Scenario 1) Connect direct to your TV, games render at 720p. just a TV out

Scenario 2) Connect to Dock, connect dock to TV, games display at 1080p using the docks internal specs to increase visuals ets

That's how I'm looking at it. Now THIS is a hybrid better for sure. Also, the dock could have some extra ports on it.

 

[Shiggy]

The TV dock could just be like the 3DS dock, which doesn't really add anything.

 

[Guymelef]

Ohooooooooooooo this post is brought to you by the letters S, C and D.

how?

Just like 3DS dock?

 

[outunderthestars]

I just realised how HUGE 281mm wide is. For comparison, here's me holding a ruler like a gamepad at the 28.1cm mark:

But this is just a prototype/dev kit. The final unit might have different dimensions.

 

[tali'zorah84]

Wait, so what becomes the controller when you dock the thing? Both sides detach and then attach to something that would make it resemble a Pro controller?

I think the "TV Connector" is referring to the dock connector, I don't think there's anyway Nintendo would risk trying to fit some kind of HDMI/proprietary port on a handle if they're trying to keep bulk down (which sounds like it should be top priority).

 

[Tratorn]

I can't decipher your mistyped message but...

Scenario 1) Connect direct to your TV, games render at 720p. just a TV out

Scenario 2) Connect to Dock, connect dock to TV, games display at 1080p using the docks internal specs to increase visuals ets

But then the dock would be sold seperately. Because who would use Scenario 1 if everyone had the dock anyways?

 

[kuroneko0509]

You said millimeters and said the Gamepads measurement is centimeters. That's two different types of measurements.

...... lol

 

[BY2K]

Ohooooooooooooo this post is brought to you by the letters S, C and D.

That doesn't mean the Supplementary Computing Device is happening.

Like, at ALL.

 

[chadskin]

So I presume the 'Power' connector actually doubles as both power and TV Out once you plug it into the dock which presumably has an HDMI Out, then? As mentioned before, the extra TV Out at the top could just be for the prototype, didn't Sony do this on the PSP/Vita prototypes, too?

Still, do they honestly expect people to lift the handheld out of the dock just to swap a cartridge? That sounds dumb.

 

[cireza]

I just realised how HUGE 281mm wide is. For comparison, here's me holding a ruler like a gamepad at the 28.1cm mark:

That's a dev kit. Probably bigger than the final product.

 

[Übermatik]

You said millimeters and said the Gamepads measurement is centimeters. That's two different types of measurements.

281 millimetres is 28.1cm...

 

[Orakio Rob]

Given the lack of detailed info about the dock, maybe developers only got the base unit?

If that's the case, maybe some of the dock functionality (like the TV-out stuff) was included in the devkit. That would explain the devkit being so large and thick.

 

[outunderthestars]

You said millimeters and said the Gamepads measurement is centimeters. That's two different types of measurements.

Not sure if serious.......

 

[Lilalaunebaer]

You said millimeters and said the Gamepads measurement is centimeters. That's two different types of measurements. Sorry I may have misunderstood




That's how I'm looking at it. Now THIS is a hybrid better for sure. Also, the dock could have some extra ports on it.

281mm & 28.1cm are the same thing.

Edit: As slow as the NX without the Dock.

 

[eggandI]

Oh man I really hope it's region free.

 

[KingSnake]

Retail units are almost all the time smaller than the devkits. So these dimensions more likely won't end up as final dimensions for the retail NX.

But it tells us that NX is practically a gaming tablet which makes it very likely to run Tegra at nice clocks.

 

[Kouriozan]

Nintendo don't have to "reveal" it anymore, we almost know everything about it at except games this point x)

 

[yoonshik]

It's fucking huge.