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[ozfunghi]

If Nintendo communication looks anything close to that spirit, NX will sell less than the WiiU

That multiplayer really ?? LOL
So you sell something that is meant to be a stand alone party machine and you tell people they need (again) part of old devices to play with your friends ? Don't people understand that's part of what killed the WiiU. And i was calling it the day they revealed it. You don't say to people "we have that NEW system that is NEW and that you can play with our OLD system parts"..... You just don't..

There is a huge difference between supporting different options. And marketing every single possible option so that nobody knows what the hell the selling point of the device is.

If it's a simple dock with the tablet being the main thing, the tablet being upgradable just means replacing the whole console...No different than Neo or Scorpio, not a new upgradability concept.

I'm talking about selling the tablet as a standalone device or upgrade for those who want VR. That means no new dock, no new controllers, no new cables, no new poweradapter... Indeed, similar to the Neo or Scorpio, which are still just upgrades of PS4 and XBO. With that difference that you will be able to play certain games on the tablet without any form of peripheral, unlike the Scorpio/Neo which still need a controller, cables and a tv etc.

 

[MuchoMalo]

I'm expecting them to announce the delay in the October financial meeting. However, I think that it has been delayed for a reason and that they didn't simply lie to investors. Maybe the March date was just an optimistic one.

 

[andythinkpad]

When are you gonna reveal the NX Nintendo? When?

Reggie is waiting for go-ahead from Emily Rogers.

 

[Notor!ousG]

I'm expecting them to announce the delay in the October financial meeting. However, I think that it has been delayed for a reason and that they didn't simply lie to investors. Maybe the March date was just an optimistic one.

After seeing the Direct, I have no idea what to think right now.
It's all so confusing.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Personally, since we're deep in the month of September and NX hasn't been unveiled yet, I think it's been cancelled.

 

[CrAzY FiNgErS]

I'm expecting them to announce the delay in the October financial meeting. However, I think that it has been delayed for a reason and that they didn't simply lie to investors. Maybe the March date was just an optimistic one.

Maybe fall 2017? Go head to head with Scorpio.

 

[Hermii]

After seeing the Direct, I have no idea what to think right now.
It's all so confusing.

How does the direct affect anything at all about the NX?

And why are people suddenly expecting a delay?

 

[Notor!ousG]

How does the direct affect anything at all about the NX?

Because you get a partial view on what Nintendo is spending its resources on.
I really don't want the NX being delayed again, it would harm Nintendo I believe.

 

[Clessidor]

I'm expecting them to announce the delay in the October financial meeting. However, I think that it has been delayed for a reason and that they didn't simply lie to investors. Maybe the March date was just an optimistic one.

I'm expecting to reveal it in late September/early October. It just wouldn't made sense to overshadow the 3DS announcements right now with announce the NX reveal. There was nothing to expect and there is no reason to jump to the conclusion that NX has been delayed besides beeing impatient.

 

[MuchoMalo]

Personally, since we're deep in the month of September and NX hasn't been unveiled yet, I think it's been cancelled.

Ha.

Okay, so, Nintendo wouldn't want to announce an event the week of the Apple and Sony announcements, nor would they want to during TGS. September is 100% ruled out as of now unless press won't be getting hands-on time.

I'm expecting to reveal it in late September/early October. It just wouldn't made sense to overshadow the 3DS announcements right now with announce the NX reveal. There was nothing to expect and there is no reason to jump to the conclusion that NX has been delayed besides beeing impatient.

They probably don't want to overshadow this holiday's 3DS games period, and they have a lot of stuff for 3DS planned for Q1 2017. Everything is pointing to 3DS being their main drive for a while.

 

[Mpl90]

...I do not understand how we're coming with thoughts of NX delayed due to the recent Direct. Especially considering how some of the upcoming first party titles are Wii U-to-3DS ports, or minor spin-off efforts (Pikmin). The only titles I'd say look both original and with bigger effort (by the way, not saying the other titles look bad, Pikmin doesn't look bad honestly, but there is a value difference) are Ever Oasis and Mario Sports Superstar. This actually intensifies the feeling of last, major 3DS-related Direct before redirecting most of the focus on NX, I'll be honest.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Ha.

Okay, so, Nintendo wouldn't want to announce an event the week of the Apple and Sony announcements, nor would they want to during TGS. September is 100% ruled out as of now unless press won't be getting hands-on time.

I think the Nintendo community as a whole has put far too much stock in the idea of a big NX reveal event. I could easily see Nintendo announcing a video presentation a few days in advance, then giving the press multiple opportunities to go hands-on with the device over the course of the next six months.

 

[Hermii]

Because you get a partial view on what Nintendo is spending its resources on.
I really don't want the NX being delayed again, it would harm Nintendo I believe.

Nothing of what they showed was big budget first party games. If anything, the direct should confirm that Nintendo is busy with NX.

 

[Flare]

I'm expecting an early October reveal. Though I suppose it's possible that they reveal it through a direct in September and announce a press events in the later months for some hands-on time. I dunno.

 

[Snaku]

Because you get a partial view on what Nintendo is spending its resources on.

Which amounted to not much of anything at all. Shovelware, quickie ports, mini game dlc, etc. It's clear the majority of their resources are being spent on NX software, they're just throwing 3DS owners the smallest of bones so they don't feel shafted like Wii owners did in the lead up to Wii U.

 

[Rodin]

I think the Nintendo community as a whole has put far too much stock in the idea of a big NX reveal event. I could easily see Nintendo announcing a video presentation a few days in advance, then giving the press multiple opportunities to go hands-on with the device over the course of the next six months.

Yeah, i think this is exactly what's gonna happen.

 

[MuchoMalo]

I think the Nintendo community as a whole has put far too much stock in the idea of a big NX reveal event. I could easily see Nintendo announcing a video presentation a few days in advance, then giving the press multiple opportunities to go hands-on with the device over the course of the next six months.

Then Nintendo is stupid and everyone working on marketing needs to be fired. They need press hands-on and impressions at or very soon after the reveal, not weeks/months later. I'm not even talking about a live event necessarily; they could have the Direct to control the message but also invite press for private hands-on time around the same time. Revealing it without any press impressions is pure stupidity and a sign that the hardware and Nintendo's marketing teams aren't ready for prime time.

 

[Retrobox]

Nothing of what they showed was big budget first party games. If anything, the direct should confirm that Nintendo is busy with NX.

Spot-on. Nothing announced looks like it would take a lot of time or dedication at all (not saying the games will be trash). To me, the direct strengthened my suspicions that the NX project is right on track. The reason being that they want to mostly wrap up 3DS and Wii U things so that they can focus pretty much exclusively on NX as soon as they start talking about it. Because that's the kind of streamlining that they need to make sure everyone "gets" the system.

It's so interesting how the same event can lead people to completely opposite conclusions. It really shows how everyone thinks differently.

 

[Vena]

I'm expecting them to announce the delay in the October financial meeting. However, I think that it has been delayed for a reason and that they didn't simply lie to investors. Maybe the March date was just an optimistic one.

Do you also fear for the morning when the sun sets? I suspect you must given how much you love to jump to conclusions at the smallest thing.

"Ah shit, the sun has set! Well, it must have burned out if I can't see it any more."

 

[Godzilla's Left Toe]

I think the Nintendo community as a whole has put far too much stock in the idea of a big NX reveal event. I could easily see Nintendo announcing a video presentation a few days in advance, then giving the press multiple opportunities to go hands-on with the device over the course of the next six months.

They probably should since this thing has dud written all over it. gotta save some money.

 

[J@hranimo]

Not surprised to see this slowly becoming to "Jumping to Conclusions: The Thread" after the Direct.

Maybe the 3DS still has life and they want to put more titles out for it through 2017? Maybe this doesn't affect NX at all and gives no slight indication?

 

[OrbitalBeard]

Then Nintendo is retarded and everyone working on marketing needs to be fired. They need press hands-on and impressions at or very soon after the reveal, not weeks/months later. I'm not even talking about a live event necessarily; they could have the Direct to control the message but also invite press for private hands-on time around the same time. Revealing it without any press impressions is pure stupidity and a sign that the hardware and Nintendo's marketing teams aren't ready for prime time.

Well, alright.

 

[finalflame]

I'm expecting to reveal it in late September/early October. It just wouldn't made sense to overshadow the 3DS announcements right now with announce the NX reveal. There was nothing to expect and there is no reason to jump to the conclusion that NX has been delayed besides beeing impatient.

There's plenty of reason to believe it is delayed. Notably, the fact we're expecting it to be "announced" 5 months before release. Absolutely ridiculous for Nintendo to have said NOTHING about the system 6 months before its allegedly set to launch.

Either it is delayed, or they have absolutely no idea what they're doing, as usual. I guess this should no longer come as a surprise with Nintendo.

 

[Maiar_m]

If there's any announcement it wont be until late this month, and < 6 month of marketing planning seems really short so it also nullify the idea of a March launch. Working under the assumption that marketing planning with outside agencies for ads and so on can only take place after a reveal to minimize potential leaks.

But let's be real. There's no NX. They're just saying there is, fabricating false leaks to feed into the illusion that there is, but meanwhile at Nintendo:

I will now proceed to assume this as absolute truth until such time I'm proven wrong by a real-life product.

 

[Metal B]

Starting to wonder just how many people realised my mockups were trying to highlight how stupid this thing sounds. Even when the controls are attached to the screen, the underside of your palm will be pushing the bottom analog stick all the time! They're probably too small for any pointing as well, unless u hold it with the tips of your fingers.

Hard not to notice you're point, but the asset were great for ignoring it and taking it serious =)

 

[Zoon]

Then Nintendo is retarded and everyone working on marketing needs to be fired. They need press hands-on and impressions at or very soon after the reveal, not weeks/months later. I'm not even talking about a live event necessarily; they could have the Direct to control the message but also invite press for private hands-on time around the same time. Revealing it without any press impressions is pure stupidity and a sign that the hardware and Nintendo's marketing teams aren't ready for prime time.

I can totally see a Direct reveal happening and after a week or so demo units on major retailers. I'd say such thing is unlikely for september since plans/reserving space would have leaked.

 

[Godzilla's Left Toe]

There's plenty of reason to believe it is delayed. Notably, the fact we're expecting it to be "announced" 5 months before release. Absolutely ridiculous for Nintendo to have said NOTHING about the system 6 months before its allegedly set to launch.

Either it is delayed, or they have absolutely no idea what they're doing, as usual. I guess this should no longer come as a surprise with Nintendo.

Kimishima was the president of NOA.

 

[Calamari41]

I'm kind of surprised that they didn't save Mario Sports Superstars for the NX... though I also wouldn't really be surprised to see it ported. Other than that, it's clear that the rest of the lineup in this Direct was filler. Good looking filler, but filler nonetheless. Today certainly didn't make me think that the NX isn't on track.

 

[DooMAGE]

Nothing of what they showed was big budget first party games. If anything, the direct should confirm that Nintendo is busy with NX.

And what about pikmin 4? Looks like it was just a 3DS game. Even Miyamoto is working on it.

 

[maxcriden]

Then Nintendo is retarded and everyone working on marketing needs to be fired. They need press hands-on and impressions at or very soon after the reveal, not weeks/months later. I'm not even talking about a live event necessarily; they could have the Direct to control the message but also invite press for private hands-on time around the same time. Revealing it without any press impressions is pure stupidity and a sign that the hardware and Nintendo's marketing teams aren't ready for prime time.

Don't use retarded in this way, please.

 

[Azoo]

Not surprised to see this slowly becoming to "Jumping to Conclusions: The Thread" after the Direct.

Maybe the 3DS still has life and they want to put more titles out for it through 2017? Maybe this doesn't affect NX at all and gives no slight indication?

It's been that since the bi-daily threads of new 'leaks'. lmao

Not sure what to expect of NX anymore, nor when they're going to announce it. I feel like we're at the point where anything goes, from the most safe to most abstract ideas.

 

[MuchoMalo]

Do you also fear for the morning when the sun sets? I suspect you must given how much you love to jump to conclusions at the smallest thing.

"Ah shit, the sun has set! Well, it must have burned out if I can't see it any more."

The problem is that there isn't really an opportunity to announce an event in September anymore, leading me to believe that the reveal has been delayed. They also seem to still be avoiding acknowledging that NX even exists as much as they possibly can. It doesn't feel like announcement is close at all. I also feel like they're pushing 3DS so hard that they may bot want to ruin its momentum with an NX announcement. Then we already know that they have an Animal Crossing direct for November, they don't do two directs in one month, so, I guess October is the only chance but that seems like such an awkward time for a reveal. January really looks most likely at this point, but can they reveal NX just two months before release?

Don't use retarded in this way, please.

Right, I forgot about a thing... I edited, but I've already been quoted so... Bye y'all

 

[KingSnake]

I don't see any reason yet for NX to be delayed. Still the question if they want to reveal it before Pokemon or after remains.

 

[maxcriden]

Ha.

Okay, so, Nintendo wouldn't want to announce an event the week of the Apple and Sony announcements, nor would they want to during TGS. September is 100% ruled out as of now unless press won't be getting hands-on time.

September is by no means 100% ruled out. There are times other than TGS, and the week of the Apple announcement is not necessarily meaningful. Plus, there are four weeks in September after this one, and you listed three events.

Right, I forgot about the sensitivity level here... I edited, but I've already been quoted so... Bye y'all

It's not about sensitivity level, it's about not disrespecting people born with intellectual disabilities.

 

[OrbitalBeard]

If they're hosting an event, there's really nothing awkward about holding it in early or mid October. And if they're not planning an event, they can reveal the device at any time, which means a September unveiling is completely on the table.

 

[DooMAGE]

NX is sounding more like Sega's Neptune, just to draw attention and never released.

 

[Clessidor]

There's plenty of reason to believe it is delayed. Notably, the fact we're expecting it to be "announced" 5 months before release. Absolutely ridiculous for Nintendo to have said NOTHING about the system 6 months before its allegedly set to launch.

Either it is delayed, or they have absolutely no idea what they're doing, as usual. I guess this should no longer come as a surprise with Nintendo.

When they said March 2017, that doesn't mean it will come out on the 1st. It could still be late March. Then a late September /early October reveal would be almost 6 months, not 5.
Then think about timeframes. Nintendo couldn't reveal at E3, because the system comes out in March and it is the next big thing. It would overshadow all 3DS announcements.
Then we hit summer, the time where announcement won't get attention. Now September started and the first thing they do is to get rid of all 3DS announcements for the holidays and early 2016.
Then we have Sony event & TGS, in late October starts the holiday season.
I always expected it late September and it still looks like it. There is no reason to believe it to be delayed except it's not revealed before TGS.

 

[21XX]

Right, I forgot about the sensitivity level here... I edited, but I've already been quoted so... Bye y'all

If you think not using "retarded" in a derogatory sense is more about the sensitivity of others than the vileness of the word in context, then by all means, goodbye.

 

[maxcriden]

NX is sounding more like Sega's Neptune, just to draw attention and never released.

There is no logical basis to truly believe that. We have hardware leaks. We have a first party and third party game confirmed for the system. We have most of Nintendo's internal teams working on unknown projects. We have Nintendo telling their investors the system is a thing that is happening.

 

[L Thammy]

"I'm sorry you're offended."


Honestly, I'm not in a huge rush to see the thing. I'd rather Nintendo make a good impression so I can buy a handheld that does as well as it can rather than rush things out and bring on more disaster. 3DS and Wii U were definitely kicked out the door too early.

 

[maxcriden]

"I'm sorry you're offended."

Probably my biggest pet peeve. Worse than people jumping to the worst possible conclusions about video games based on the most minimal info, even.

 

[J@hranimo]

When they say March 2017, that doesn't mean it will come out on the 1st. It could still be late March. Then a late September /early October reveal would be almost 6 months, not 5.
Then think about timeframes. Nintendo couldn't reveal at E3, because the system comes out in March and it is the next big thing. It would overshadow all 3DS announcements.
Then we hit summer, the time where announcement won't get attention. Now September started and the first thing they do is to get rid of all 3DS announcements for the holidays and early 2016.
Then we have Sony event & TGS, in late October starts the holiday season.
I always expected it late September and it still looks like it. There is no reason to believe it to be delayed except it's not revealed before TGS.

This person gets it. Cosign.

 

[Hermii]

The problem is that there isn't really an opportunity to announce an event in September anymore, leading me to believe that the reveal has been delayed. They also seem to still be avoiding acknowledging that NX even exists as much as they possibly can. It doesn't feel like announcement is close at all. I also feel like they're pushing 3DS so hard that they may bot want to ruin its momentum with an NX announcement. Then we already know that they have an Animal Crossing direct for November, they don't do two directs in one month, so, I guess October is the only chance but that seems like such an awkward time for a reveal. January really looks most likely at this point, but can they reveal NX just two months before release?



Right, I forgot about the sensitivity level here... I edited, but I've already been quoted so... Bye y'all

Thats some major reaching to conclusions. Im not buying any of your arguments.

They can't reveal in September or October because?

They can't have two directs in a month because?

 

[Dark Cloud]

Personally, since we're deep in the month of September and NX hasn't been unveiled yet, I think it's been cancelled.

Lmao

 

[MuchoMalo]

It's not about sensitivity level, it's about not disrespecting people born with intellectual disabilities.

If you think not using "retarded" in a derogatory sense is more about the sensitivity of others than the vileness of the word in context, then by all means, goodbye.

Actually the reason it slipped out because mentally handicapped people I've known don't like the word being used for them because it's an insult. So, when I think about it that way, I usually only think of the word itself as an insult and not "retarded" as a word describing a group. It's a bit confusing, but the point is that it's not related to insensitivity as much as it is that "retarded" is an insult in my mind no matter who it's used on.

"I'm sorry you're offended."

That's not what I meant, but I can see how it came across that way.

Thats some major reaching to conclusions. Im not buying any of your arguments.

They can't reveal in September or October because?

They can't have two directs in a month because?

They never have two directs in a month.

 

[Malus]

I still believe in our lord and savior Nicowav.

I probably shouldn't, but I do.

 

[J@hranimo]

I still believe in our lord and savior Nicowav.

I probably shouldn't, but I do.

Who? What'd they say?

 

[Malus]

Who? What'd they say?

He apparently got a handful of other things correct in the past. Don't remember specifically.

Said we'd get a reveal around the 20th of September.

 

[MuchoMalo]

Who? What'd they say?

They said to expect something around the 20th. I'd guess it's thje announcement of an announcement if they choose to reveal on October.

 

[spekkeh]

January 2017 - "Please Understand" 2017 edition

March 2017 - End of fiscal year. Official announcement of NX delay
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Angry GAF

Rumors

rumors
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E3 2017 - Official reveal. Hand-on demo. Holiday 2017 launch.

This is how I expect things to go down. Because they usually do with Nintendo, or if nothing else so that I don't end up disappointed.

Spoiler

Even then I will still end up disappointed.