Dark Cloud
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She clearly says she's sharing her final info tomorrow and she'll giver her final thoughts.
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Report: NX Handheld Dimensions, Layout Info, Lack of Region Lock
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So, I just realized something. You know how people were wondering when those dimensions made it so wide and we thought about how it could be smaller? Well, we forgot about the speakers. If this thing has front-facing stereo speakers a sacrifice is going to have to made for width. I know that some people will say that they should just put the speakers on the bottom or back, but Nintendo isn't known for form over function.
I misread it. I thought she was just giving final thoughts. I didn't read it as though she was going to leak something new.
Skiesofwonder
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I just want a yay/nay on clickable scroll wheels, Dock/SCD, and a September reveal.
The rest I can wait for the actual reveal.
The rest I can wait for the actual reveal.
If nothing else, Emily's blunt.
dreampeppers99
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andythinkpad
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The 12" Apple Macbook dimension is 13x197x281mm
This is literally the width of a 12" laptop.
This is literally the width of a 12" laptop.
Dark Cloud
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You better tell the person who's making the topic then. It'll definitely be one of us in this topic.
Skittzo0413
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Hear hear!
Also I don't know why people are expecting software leaks... Those typically cone from different sources than devkit leaks, and if a third party dev shares the game they're working on that kinda narrows down the source of the leak, making it easier to determine who broke the NDA.
There's plenty more we can learn about the hardware, just see how confused everyone in this thread is about pretty much everything.
Those dimensions were noted as being incorrect so I have no idea why you thought this is relevant anymore.
Realistically you're gonna need to go on gaming website blackout if you wanna avoid that kind of spoiler.
I'd like to avoid it too but not much can be done. I'd probably end up reading it on reddit eventually.
To be fair, not even Emily likes the constant NX threads here on GAF.
She has pretty much carried NXGAF through this in Footprints-like fashion.
Milly Osworth
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Years of speculations and I still don't know what the hell the NX is
We don't? The picture is pretty clear now. A handheld that connects to your tv.
I will scream.
Lord_Byron28
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Yeah scroll wheels would seem like a major feature for Nintendo to leave out of development kits and none of the sketches outlined any shoulder or trigger buttons which I think would be odd if the NX didn't have.
With that said I'm more curious about the "console" part of this hybrid and what if any function it has other than charging and being a TV input. That and what potential games we can expect.
AquaWateria
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Watch it be something completely different.
What are the chances that the speakers are on the controllers themselves? That would be neat.
LOL I did not mean it like that
3DS was already way too far into development to change anything by the time larger-screened phones with high-res displays started taking off in 2011. This is the first portable Nintendo has designed from the ground up since the smartphone boom, and it's not surprising at all for it to have a pixel density that's at least somewhat passable by today's standards.
We can't comment on the how much emphasis there will be on TV play in general until the system is officially revealed, but based on these rumors, there is very little emphasis on playing this device on the TV from a hardware perspective. We've heard nothing about a high-powered mode when the system is docked or a more traditional (optional) controller that is designed for home use. Nearly all of the NX's gimmicks are based around being able to play it anywhere. The biggest innovation here (if that's all there is to it) is that the detachable controls could function as two mini-Wiimotes, two simplified sideways controllers, one Wiimote/Nunchuck combo or a set of traditional controls. In contrast, the TV functionality just seems to be a charging cradle with a couple USB ports and HDMI out. According to some reports, you may not even need the dock at all, which is similar to what the PSP was doing years ago. However, all of the above, coupled with the multi-touch screen effectively allows the NX to have the broadest range of gameplay possibilities of any platform, regardless of it being used at home or on the go.
That's why this device makes sense even if there are other form factors coming later on - it's the best way to give anyone a taste of everything Nintendo has to offer for a supposedly very affordable price. You've got;
- Single-player touchscreen gaming (screen only)
- Single-player motion gaming (one paddle or both)
- Single-player traditional gaming (both paddles attached to the display)
- Two-player motion gaming (paddles held like a Wiimote)
- Two-player traditional-ish gaming (paddles held sideways)
- Some combination of the above
And all of these would be possible anywhere. This could grab the attention of people who aren't being served by Nintendo's current offerings. If the system is a success, they could branch out into more specialized types of hardware, all based on the same architecture and software development pipeline. And with the first (and probably weakest) device in the lineup supposedly being relatively close to the Xbox One in real world performance and supporting some of the most popular engines and dev tools, both first and third parties wouldn't have to compromise for a very long time.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Finally someone in this thread with class.
Dark Cloud
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If she were to spill some games atleast we can say we don't know what they look like.
If she does know what the dock does though I'll take that over software to keep the software a surprise.
Well that's that. Nothing new tomorrow.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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So I was right!
Check her last Tweet.
What? noooo!
Apparently. I admit I was the one who read it wrong then.
I saw what you're referring to.
AquaWateria
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Even if the NX turns out to be an abomination, I still enjoyed the time in these threads where people were speculating about bullshit and dumb shit.
Nothing beats an Nintendo speculation thread on GAF.
Nothing beats an Nintendo speculation thread on GAF.
Dark Cloud
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Ugh I have to take an L. I still feel like she could've worded it better lol
I guess this may be all she knows. Now we wait for Nintendo to reveal it.
I guess this may be all she knows. Now we wait for Nintendo to reveal it.
That makes two of us!...Oh hey just saw Nate's post. Phew.
May be optimism, but I take Emily choosing not to speak of NX until reveal after tomorrow as a sign that said reveal is sooner than not.
Seems to mean she went on a less sure source than whatever she is going on this coming time so take it seriously despite her misses in the past.
It seems like it was a Gematsu situation (something leaked from the planning stages of the game that didn't get added in the actual game). That's not to say that Emily was wrong, but perhaps her source got the info from a certain point in development where said discussions were happening. Then again, her recent tweet does indicate that her source on that was less certain than the one she has now.
Milly Osworth
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I still hope they change their mind on the lack of a female character playable in NX Zelda. My gf refuses to play male characters and I'm sure she is not the only one.
TheGreatMightyPoo
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Right, but it's worth noting because it would mean that we should still expect something wider than some would hope.
Boo.
Godzilla's Left Toe
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Years of speculations and I still don't know what the hell the NX is
It's a Handheld and a micro console
Would that she'd approve my follow request.
They're detachable so you can use them separated from the tablet, like when it's being used as a console and you're playing on your television. They're probably not going to include a whole separate console controller because that would just raise the cost of the product.
Also, the controllers may be detachable if the tablet has extensive touch-only usage, not requiring the use of buttons.
PushTheButtonMax
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