Roto Prime
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What does controlling leaks mean? Like to see if people like the prototype before showing it off?
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Report: NX Handheld Dimensions, Layout Info, Lack of Region Lock
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What does controlling leaks mean? Like to see if people like the prototype before showing it off?
I'd expect some games are 1080p and some are 720p similar to Wii U. Of course when playing games on the handheld all games will be 720p.
UnemployedVillain
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I don't even know. That's why when people claim that it doesn't make any sense to me
wild wild rice
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Either to mislead the public before the reveal and then show something better or to give false information to certain sources so Nintendo can trace who is leaking their info.
Lady Siara
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The giant spike connectors don't seem like they'd be very ergonomic if you're supposed to be using them like a Wii remote when disconnected. I'd assume that part is changing in the final product.
Also odd that the game cartridge slot is at the bottom and not the top of the unit, but it doesn't really change much. Just a bit on unorthodox is all.
From what I remember, the Vita prototype had a TV out that was phased out. I'm not sure if that'll happen here but I can see them having two models for sale: one bundled with and one without the dock.
Also odd that the game cartridge slot is at the bottom and not the top of the unit, but it doesn't really change much. Just a bit on unorthodox is all.
From what I remember, the Vita prototype had a TV out that was phased out. I'm not sure if that'll happen here but I can see them having two models for sale: one bundled with and one without the dock.
SlipperyFishes
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That's because it is a 2DS Micro mockup
I still believe that you don't need the dock to do "something", just by plugging it in it can run in a different state. Shield Tablet switches to a "high performance mode" when plugged in the TV. Laptops, tablets, phones all have different power modes. I just can't believe NX can't have the same.
Dark Cloud
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That's fine if it works like that. I still want to see how this whole NX as one controller works and feels.
Yeah, that would work fine. I didn't know the Shield Tablet could do that.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Gonna be super bummed if they don't offer a N3DS-sized unit.
Oppo
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jeez. this thing is all over the road.
whatever it is, it had better be instantly recognizable, not some weird hand-wavy concept like the Wii U was. so far I'm not seeing the "aha" moment, the "new concept in gameplay".
obviously we are missing a lot of pieces, but many runours are coalescing, and it looks like the futon of handhelds so far, not great.
whatever it is, it had better be instantly recognizable, not some weird hand-wavy concept like the Wii U was. so far I'm not seeing the "aha" moment, the "new concept in gameplay".
obviously we are missing a lot of pieces, but many runours are coalescing, and it looks like the futon of handhelds so far, not great.
Where does it say that it won't be compatible with a Pro controller?
I'm going to sleep. When I wake up, maybe people will have made posts about the following two things:
A connector is shown, like the Wii Nunchuk. This tells me the detachable controllers don't have their own batteries. If they did, they wouldn't need such huge connectors and could just use wireless communication.
This is important regarding the rumours we heard about new Wii remote models.
This tells me that the TV connector is a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable that connects directly to the TV or to the dock.
To connect to the dock, the cable would need to connect from dock to TV and the NX connects to the dock.
There is no information still about any performance changing modes when docked, especially now we know there is a TV connector on the NX itself.
So does that mean the NX only works in one state? Does that mean there will be an SCD later on? I don't know.
Edit: All quotes are from the OP.
A connector is shown, like the Wii Nunchuk. This tells me the detachable controllers don't have their own batteries. If they did, they wouldn't need such huge connectors and could just use wireless communication.
This is important regarding the rumours we heard about new Wii remote models.
This tells me that the TV connector is a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable that connects directly to the TV or to the dock.
To connect to the dock, the cable would need to connect from dock to TV and the NX connects to the dock.
There is no information still about any performance changing modes when docked, especially now we know there is a TV connector on the NX itself.
So does that mean the NX only works in one state? Does that mean there will be an SCD later on? I don't know.
Edit: All quotes are from the OP.
Dark Cloud
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Even with all this information there's still lots of questions because we haven't seen the final product lol.
PapaEmeritus
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I've been out of the loop for this for a bit, did Nintendo actually set a conference date to unveil this considering it's launching alongside Zelda in March.
The state could depend on being powered or on battery, not on being connected to TV/dock.
Sarcasm detector on the blink?
Right, but a prototype is likely thicker than the retail unit will be and may have the X1 in it.
Yeah, I'm thinking that there won't be triggers, sadly. Probably no clickable sticks either.
Thinner would mean weaker and less battery space though. It's a trade-off. Though, Apple has taught the public that form >>>>>>>>>>>> function, so people would probably be more impressed by a super thin device less than half as powerful as Wii U than they would be by a thicker device 3x as powerful as Wii U.
Stairouais
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Nope. And we actually don't know if Zelda is gonna launch in March.
It's not just miiverse drawings. There's the whole art academy series, flipnote animation, swapnote (rip). Legitimate means to express creativity are few and far between in video games and it would be a great loss if Nintendo stopped providing adequate means to draw digitally in their hardware.
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Surprised to read the former. How come?
FreedomFighter
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Without a bottom screen.
BRocknRolla
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I wouldn't put any real faith in any of these rumors. I get the sense that a lot of then are just feeding off each other. We haven't seen anything but rumor and hedged speculation. Wouldn't be surprised if most of it ends up being BS.
No. The controllers need a plug because if that thing is as big as the devkit, they absolutely need a huge plug to avoid the controllers detaching during gameplay and destroying your console. The plugs can easily be just plastic.
No, and Zelda is launching "2017", not with the NX.
Dark Cloud
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Yeah I didn't think of this. That's all it probably is.
So the NX wouldn't have a tv out is what you're saying? That means the docks purpose would just be to sit the NX in it to connect to the tv.
Roto Prime
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LOL so mean lol.
I find it weird we can have these heated and opinionated discussions about split d-pads and analog stick placement but when it comes to touchscreens "eh, whatever my phone has is probably best". I don't disagree capacitive comes with some advantages but people don't seem to ever weigh the pros and cons given expected usage and form-factor, just a vague sense of modernity.
I really hope they have some stylus solution.
I really hope they have some stylus solution.
Plinko
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At this point, yes. I still think in the future it will be upgradeable.
Just to clarify this: NX is supposed to launch in March, but Zelda doesn't has a date other than 2017.
Yeah I've stopped thinking about it as a home console. I have a ps4 and I'm happy with that, I might get an xbox one s soon or wait for Scorpio next year. I just miss playing proper Nintendo games and knowing they'll look better or as good as Mario kart 8 and Mario 3d world on a handheld is exciting .
LordRaptor
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If its a handheld with a dock, the one thing that you can absolutely, positively, 100% guarantee that that dock will do, is supply power to charge the handheld while docked.
With that said, TV Out and Power connectors being on opposite sides of the handheld makes no sense, unless the 'dock' is more like a vice / clamp.
With that said, TV Out and Power connectors being on opposite sides of the handheld makes no sense, unless the 'dock' is more like a vice / clamp.
Roto Prime
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I hate Multi touch so much..I wish this was all fake, but the saying is "Where there is smoke, there is fire." I hope this is all a bad dream and Nintendo really is not dropping the second screen, I have grown so accustomed to it, it would be like removing the D-Pad to me.
That's power button, not power connector.
From what I understand, those controller units are interchangeable. You buy the base, tablet unit and then choose side controls that suits you best. Maybe non-split dpad one will exist too.
I'm also sure there will be some bundles with controls too. Call of Duty edition: Packed with controls bumpers etc.
Skittzo0413
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I wouldn't assume they won't be battery powered to be honest. Those connectors could also allow the three separate batteries to charge each other/combine their power to help make the portable last longer. These controllers are surely the new Wii remote-ish devices we heard about in the previous report.
Plinko answered this-
Like he said, keep in mind this is a development model, which is specifically designed to connect to various hardware to aid in development, like a PC. We could even end up seeing Wii U-esque streaming from the NX portable to the dock. Connectors, ports, and their locations will almost assuredly change between the devkits and the final product.
If you read Emily's blog post, you'll see that she and Laura talked and confirmed that they both have different sources who are all saying the same thing. So unless you think she's flat out lying, this is very likely to be accurate information about at least some of the devkits out there.
Inferno313
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That's not really how it went with the WiiU.
Dark Cloud
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I'm more on the side of there will be more NX systems coming in different shapes in the future. I don't think Nintendo places all their chips into a handheld that plugs to a tv and hopes it succeeds. The upgradable docks would be looked at as an optional accessory.
I still think what Iwata said about multiple platforms that use the same OS is what he wanted for the NX.
Serenitynow
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Since all of these people are breaking NDA anyway, why don't they just take a picture of the devkit instead of drawing it out? Assuming there are no publisher-unique identifiers on it like the Durango kits.
Falchion
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So multiple sets of controller add-ons? That would be wild.
narutomaki04
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Well it looks kinda eh. I can see this being Pretty cheap at launch.
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