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Report: NX Handheld Dimensions, Layout Info, Lack of Region Lock
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Toadthemushroom
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I'd have expected a camera for QR functionality and nice things to have like auto Mii creation, though given the hybrid nature of the device I guess a camera isn't really going to form part of the experiences of many games developers will have in mind for it.
Maybe this means Nintendo is going to have extensive sharing functionality for most of its games, and extend that to third parties. Lots of 3DS games use QR codes and local wireless to share content rather than online.
That nice smell of a new thread.
Yeah as with all Nintendo products* I'm not confident about he look and feel of this thing. I hope they prove me wrong, but I won't be surprised if it looks like a Fisher-Price Vita when it's unveiled. I mean I'll buy one regardless, but I really hope they take some notes from their contemporaries in terms of build and design.
*since the gorgeous DS Lite :'(
HandsomeCharles
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Doesn't need it in order to function, but debatable from a user perspective. These things get fucking hot when playing intensive games.
Cutting costs doesn't make sense to say in regards to a maybe-actively-cooled handheld using a cutting edge chip with removable controllers and TV-out dock. Almost everything about the design is added costs compared to their previous handhelds.
Wut?
Well, i hope there's something we don't know as well, but it wouldn't be the first time they pull that crap. Remember the "we don't want to unveil the Wii U line up too soon because we think competitors may steal our awesome ideas"? Yeah...
I'm hoping this because this thing needs a selling point, and the hybrid concept isn't in my opinion, not to the masses at least. So the rumors about low price and incredible line up better be real.
Yup. I also agree about QR, but maybe they thought it wasn't necessary (or emily is wrong and there'll be a camera, this is still a rumor after all).
Pretty much. I kind of like the New 3DS, but that's mostly because of the awesome faceplates. Not sure about build quality, as i don't have one (yet).
That's exactly why they might need to remove unnecessary things in order to keep the price as low as possible.
They're cutting costs on things they don't need, to facilitate the the things they do need to realise their concept.
Toadthemushroom
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Yeah, that's a fair point. Sony had problems with the thermals of the Vita during development (which itself was basically an iPad 3 stuffed into a smaller but much thicker form factor) which probably contributed to that handheld's ridiculous thickness (18mm). And its CPU was downclocked to either 333mhz or 800mhz depending on who you ask.
Yeah no mic maybe, but I cannot believe they're going to ditch all of AR functionality out of the gate. Low res cameras are a dime a dozen. There maybe no front facing cam, but if it's a handheld then I seriously doubt there's no backward facing cam.
I hope he didn't use HappyNintendoFan as a source. lol
I find it hard to believe it won't have a camera built-in....largely because a primary reason for detaching the controllers should be so you can use the screen like a mobile device/tablet.
It would seem crazy for Nintendo to go to the trouble of this type of set up and exclude a camera ...and lack the ability to play a port of Pokémon Go.
It would seem crazy for Nintendo to go to the trouble of this type of set up and exclude a camera ...and lack the ability to play a port of Pokémon Go.
No camera and Emily being unsure about triggers kinda proves my theory of multiple kinds of attachable controllers. Neat idea: simplistic controllers ( let's say NES style) wouldn't have any cameras or triggers, hardcore controllers would have sensitive analogs and triggers, casual ones would have camera etc.
Making Pokémon Go playable on NX would require a lot of things that would ultimately increase the cost of the device significantly.
Everyone has a phone with Pokemon Go and a camera. An ability to play a game everyone with a phone already has seems to be irrelevant.
Nintendo’s New NX Console to Go Retro With Videogame Cartridges. Doesn't seem thread worthy as it's been reported before.
http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintend...go-retro-with-videogame-cartridges-1472811942
http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintend...go-retro-with-videogame-cartridges-1472811942
Roto Prime
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ouufff, the new rumors really scare me, I don't like the sound of this Nintendo Tablet with really bad battery life -___- It really is a portable Wii U lol... Why Nintendo, why? Good bye Dual screens, good bye stylus, good bye longer batter life. goodbye 3D screen... Love you Nintendo, I will be by your side with the 3DS.
Dark Cloud
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Ohh nice
Does it say anything concrete thats not old news? I dont have a subscription.
Dark Cloud
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Do you have a subscription? I can't read the whole thing.
It's just a powerful handheld. Why does this continue to be news that it uses cartridges....? It's not a console first.
Stairouais
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Wich is kind of weird because they keep posting videos every few days, for a game that is supposed to come out in 6 months...
That's not so interesting. Practically confirms cartridges and links again to the article confirming hybrid.
Innovation could always be on the software side, which would also explain why revealing it early might be seen as problematic by Nintendo.
HandsomeCharles
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People forget about temperature from a comfort perspective. Until a device is burning through your hands, that is.
I work with mobile devices every day, so I'm probably more aware of it than some, but I really have to tip my hat to Nintendo that they can make a device like the 3DS that can run some pretty visually impressive games without even a noticeable increase in temperature for the player.
Apple. Stop burning me.
I'd just have thought Nintendo would want a device that could play every title they make.. console,handheld or mobile. It would also ensure more titles appearing on the system and even fewer droughts.
Dark Cloud
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Well, that's just analysts making their guesses and most of us already assumed this.
I don't wanna copy paste the whole thing as it'd steal clicks from the site, but there isn't really anything other than the cartridge report.
Some quotes from the article:
(Source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/nintend...go-retro-with-videogame-cartridges-1472811942)
iKnackwurst
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This would make their device an inferior place to play Nintendo mobile games on, not really ideal for grabbing the casual market. I always imagined the NX to get Nintendo mobile games a few weeks in advance to give casuals a reason to buy it, or have some added features.
Oh yeah, I should have quoted that first paragraph as it mentions his source about the cartridges.
Hero of Legend
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Most important IMO:
WSJ said:
Now are they speculating or have they heard a hint of it?
It seems almost certain now that Emily's info is very similar to Eurogamer's and that active cooling has popped up again, and now seems fully believable.
Would it then be the X1 or is Nintendo putting to market an actively cooled top-of-the-line mobile SoC Pascal. Huh.
No camera or mic would sense aa cost and size cutting. Curious on lack of triggers in her report.
Would it then be the X1 or is Nintendo putting to market an actively cooled top-of-the-line mobile SoC Pascal. Huh.
No camera or mic would sense aa cost and size cutting. Curious on lack of triggers in her report.
TLZ
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I guess the news is more losing the discs if the NX can be used as a home console or a standalone home console is involved. If the NX is a huge hit, I wonder how that would affect discs format on other future consoles. Would it put a dent in Sony's BR?
Vampirolol
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Here's hoping for a photo of the dev kit. Nintendo deserves more leaks.
I would bet my account it's the x1. We are talking about a company that releases +- 30 watt home consoles here.
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