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[tr1p1ex]

The tech behind it. You didn't find any other device, in 2012, which had the streaming tech like the Wii U had. Nearly without any lag you streamed a full game on your Gamepad or a movie. Some games even doubled the image so any lag had been seen much quicker if you would have compared gamepad and tv. So they put all their effort in the streaming tech but in the end it wasn't mindblowing enough to gather any attention.

Yep.

And even the extra space that the Gamepad takes up in the box costs Nintendo money.

I do think Nintendo concluded the Wii U wasn't going to be a winner a few years ago and instead of putting good money after bad, cut all their expenses to the bone while keeping the price static in order to not lose more money on the thing.

 

[BY2K]

ZhugeEX @ZhugeEX
One rumour i've heard about NX recently is that the NX will not have a simultaneous worldwide launch.

Japan first?
West first? (Like PS4)

@ArcadeGirl64 Perhaps. Let me know if you hear anything similar.

And as always, just file this under rumour.

ZhugeEX
@ZhugeEX
I am of course in no position to verify the above. No need to repost this anywhere as its just a rumour. Just thought i'd share what I heard

Interesting.

Rumor, obviously. So don't take it too seriously.

 

[Chie Satonaka]

You know what? I don't care anymore. I posted some info I heard and some people shat on me for it or accused me of writing fan fiction. I tried to do people a favour by sharing some interesting info and entice discussion.

If people are going to take every post I say as a rumor or leak or fact about Nintendo, that's their problem. They were warned I was just delivering second hand info, they were rumors and I'm not an insider.

My source said noticeably better, but that's vague and no specs were given so I'm speculating like you guys. Just forget it was even me posting that info.

For what it's worth, I imagine that most of us appreciated what you did.

If it was "fan fiction", you wouldn't have been allowed to have posted it to begin with. I've enjoyed reading the discussion that's taken place because of your post.

So thanks.

 

[TheLegendOfCap]

Interesting.

I would imagine if this is the case, the West gets it first for the holidays, and a spring worldwide launch.

edit: 10k thank you for the information. I rolled my eyes at a few users who laughed it off as "so nothing?" but I appreciate the lengths you went through to do it the right way.

At the very least, that everyone should agree on, is that we now have a few more sources to add fuel to the current rumor fire. It sounds exciting and I hope it plays out.

Wow! I love the Nintendo box art! Good job! Simple and straight to the point. NINTENDO, bitches!

Thank you!

 

[DaSorcerer7]

Interesting.

Rumor, obviously. So don't take it too seriously.

Console for the west first is safe bet I reckon.

 

[Dark Cloud]

Interesting.

Rumor, obviously. So don't take it too seriously.

Let's say this is true. The west would definitely get it first. I'm not trying to be mean, but we are much more important than Japan when it comes to consoles and Nintendo would want it out by this holiday.

 

[Vena]

Interesting.

Rumor, obviously. So don't take it too seriously.

14nm here we go!

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/s

 

[Ocarina_117]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

Great mockup - Nintendo box arts have been amazing this generation.

I know it doesn't matter but for someone who loves displaying their games; Wii-U cases have edged to the front of the shelves

Spoiler

DAT wonderful 101 cover art

 

[Jonneh3003]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

I'm digging this.

 

[Schnozberry]

I don't think they'll do that to Wii U owners (making it horrible to play). They'll probably up the res and fps.

720p30 on Wii U and 1080p60 on NX with addtional effects will feel like a pretty steep upgrade. I don't doubt it will still look very nice on Wii U, and the added bonus of gamepad features like a map and inventory will make it satisfying to play. I really enjoyed Wind Waker again with the gamepad. It made it a much more refined experience.

 

[Movalpolos]

No chance in hell this releases in the West first.
Will be either later or at the same time.

 

[Symbiotx]

The power comparison doesn't really matter to me... NIntendo isn't ever going to be my primary system. If it's powerful, that's great, but I care more about the new system, controller, features, and games. Those are the things I want to see.

 

[DaSorcerer7]

14nm here we go!

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/s

Believe.

 

[Neiteio]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

That'd be cool. They already use red to make Mario Kart 8 pop off the shelves. It's the most visible color on the spectrum, so might as well make all their games pop out!

 

[Instro]

Interesting.

Rumor, obviously. So don't take it too seriously.

Maybe console launches in the West this year, but the handheld launches in Japan first.

 

[The_Lump]

You know what? I don't care anymore. I posted some info I heard and some people shat on me for it or accused me of writing fan fiction. I tried to do people a favour by sharing some interesting info and entice discussion.

If people are going to take every post I say as a rumor or leak or fact about Nintendo, that's their problem. They were warned I was just delivering second hand info, they were rumors and I'm not an insider.

My source said noticeably better, but that's vague and no specs were given so I'm speculating like you guys. Just forget it was even me posting that info.

I was just kidding mang, didn't mean to offend. I'm making fun and of this very fact: people don't think or read properly, they just jump to conclusions and read way too much into everything a "leaker" has to say.

Ignore the haters. You did a good thing imo and you stuck your neck out where others wouldn't.

 

[Menitta]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

I hope the NX game cases are the same size as Xbox one and Ps4.

 

[Hero of Legend]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

I'd make the box more crimson like this:

And obviously we'd need to consider the actual name. I doubt it's just Nintendo.

 

[Oddduck]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

I love the idea of Nintendo doing red cases.

 

[tr1p1ex]

He brought the information to specific mods who vetted that the people who supplied said information are likely to know what they are talking about within the industry. It does not guarantee 100% accuracy but it offers some legitimacy

I was afraid of that. It not only doesn't guarantee 100% accuracy. IT doesn't guarantee 1% accuracy.

 

[Pinky]

Maybe console launches in the West this year, but the handheld launches in Japan first.

This would make the most sense. Consoles are big in the west, but Japan is handheld/mobile land.

 

[Movalpolos]

That'd be cool. They already use red to make Mario Kart 8 pop off the shelves. It's the most visible color on the spectrum, so might as well make all their games pop out!

"Colors of the game cases will save NX!"

There's one to add to the chalkboard.

 

[-Horizon-]

I like the red theme in that mock up. Though I hope they don't do that slight curve like for the Wii U. Just make it a straight line pls

Interesting.

Rumor, obviously. So don't take it too seriously.

Yep, taking a stab in the dark and I'll say the west will get the home console first. And when the handheld gets revealed, japan will get that first.

 

[Shadowlink]

No chance in hell this releases in the West first.
Will be either later or at the same time.

It wouldn't be anything new if we were to look at the release dates of Wii and Wii U.

 

[tr1p1ex]

Ignore the haters. You did a good thing imo and you stuck your neck out.

How is repeating vague rumors already posted on the internets sticking your neck out?

 

[Schnozberry]

No chance in hell this releases in the West first.
Will be either later or at the same time.

Missing the Holiday shopping season in the West would be a mistake. I could see them doing Later November into December in the US/Europe and January in Japan

 

[Peterc]

NES, SNES, and N64 did what?

Edit: If you're implying they were the most powerful, nope.

The Master System was the most powerful console of the third generation.

The Neo Geo was the most powerful console of the fourth generation.

The Nintendo 64 was about the only one you could argue was the most powerful of the bunch in the fifth generation, but it was bottlenecked in so many ways it's only really the most powerful on paper.

What was the first and second? Cbs?

Master system came 2y later than nes.

Didn't know that, because games looked better on nes.

Neo geo, does this count?

It's the same thing with atari jaguar 64.


Just looking at traditional consoles.
Sega, Nintendo, xbox, Playstation.


Otherwise we can even count steam.

 

[The_Lump]

How is repeating vague rumors already posted on the internets sticking your neck out?

See reactions in this thread.

 

[Dark Cloud]

I'd make the box more crimson like this:

And obviously we'd need to consider the actual name. I doubt it's just Nintendo.

Yes I love this crimson red! Use his box, but with the crimson red looks great.

This would make the most sense. Consoles are big in the west, but Japan is handheld/mobile land.

This makes the most sense. And I've said maybe there's a reason nobody in the west knows about the handheld because Nintendo knows the western devs don't develop games for it so the devkits for it was only sent to Japanese devs.

 

[Movalpolos]

How is repeating vague rumors already posted on the internets sticking your neck out?

That's what I would like to know.

 

[Daft Punk]

You know what? I don't care anymore. I posted some info I heard and some people shat on me for it or accused me of writing fan fiction. I tried to do people a favour by sharing some interesting info and entice discussion.

If people are going to take every post I say as a rumor or leak or fact about Nintendo, that's their problem. They were warned I was just delivering second hand info, they were rumors and I'm not an insider.

My source said noticeably better, but that's vague and no specs were given so I'm speculating like you guys. Just forget it was even me posting that info.

 

[Vena]

Believe.

Frankly, while I am joking, I have no idea why Nintendo would stagger release for a console that I can't imagine they expect an EXTREMELY large demand, and that also has no meaningful software in the pipelines to feed a different market or otherwise (nor do other market much care for the old product). Makes me want to believe that the reason for a staggered launch would be, quite simply, because they cannot generate this thing even based on low-projections at a fast enough rate and have to shore up supply for a single region holiday... and in the west this is the most voluminous shopping time of the year and one of Nintendo's largest markets.

If they are on 14nm, though...

 

[Meesh]

Gaf insider Orgen said we'd get a reveal of some kind before E3. I'm ready.

Oh gawd I'm ready now!!! Rumours be dammed I need the straight goods.

 

[James Scott]

The red cases is pretty good. The blue didn't match the Nintendo branding, I feel

 

[jelly]

Is this a silly question, will it have Blu-Ray?

Was WiiU something inbetween?

I know they don't like paying the license for DVD or Blu-Ray playback.

 

[The_Lump]

The red cases is pretty good. The blue didn't match the Nintendo branding, I feel

Spice Orange or bust.

 

[Movalpolos]

Missing the Holiday shopping season in the West would be a mistake. I could see them doing Later November into December in the US/Europe and January in Japan

It will fail if it's released in 2016. Nintendo should know this.

 

[dreampeppers99]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

RGB -> Done! NX will lauch 13 Nov this year

 

[ffdgh]

I know this has nothing to do with specs but I'm crossing my fingers that we get blu-ray sized red cases to stand out from Xbox's green and PS4's blue.

I made this mock up because of Nintendo's recent embrace of the red. It makes me positive we're gonna see something like this.

I'll miss the blue but I'm ok with red boxes if they go that route. Looks goon on mario maker.

 

[Brofield]

That'd be cool. They already use red to make Mario Kart 8 pop off the shelves. It's the most visible color on the spectrum, so might as well make all their games pop out!

I agree. Honestly, what bugs me most about the Wii U red game cases is that the curve at the top is still blue. It should be red to match the case, but I don't have the technical know-how to make the appropriate edits to the coverart and make it fit

 

[Dark Cloud]

It will fail if it's released in 2016. Nintendo should know this.

Why would it fail?

 

[Vena]

It will fail if it's released in 2016. Nintendo should know this.

The basis of this implied-factual, future sight based claim is...?

 

[MisterR]

No chance in hell this releases in the West first.
Will be either later or at the same time.

If that's the case, then it's extremely stupid on Nintendo's part. Consoles are much more relevant in the west.

 

[Aostia]

Console in the west first and portable in japan first. I would be ok with that.
Red cases too would be cool.
About the rumor. Thank you 10k for having looked for mod approval

These are rumors and so I treat them.

 

[Instro]

Is this a silly question, will it have Blu-Ray?

Was WiiU something inbetween?

The WiiU was blurays, it just didn't play bluray movies. This will probably be the same unless they shift to cartridges/gamecards for the console.

 

[Schnozberry]

It will fail if it's released in 2016. Nintendo should know this.

Do you have tonight's lottery numbers?

 

[Zoon]

Please be transparent, i prefer it a lot more than the matte/whatever wii u has.

 

[Daft Punk]

Is this a silly question, will it have Blu-Ray?

Was WiiU something inbetween?

I know they don't like paying the license for DVD or Blu-Ray playback.

I'm pretty sure Nintendo used a Blu-Ray formatted alternative to avoid having to pay Sony and the rest of the consortium for royalties. That's why you couldn't watch Blu-Ray movies I believe.

 

[Peterc]

The common theory is a shared library between all their NX devices and more frequent hardware iterations. Kinds of like apples model with iPhone and iPad.


You know what? I don't care anymore. I posted some info I heard and some people shat on me for it or accused me of writing fan fiction. I tried to do people a favour by sharing some interesting info and entice discussion.

If people are going to take every post I say as a rumor or leak or fact about Nintendo, that's their problem. They were warned I was just delivering second hand info, they were rumors and I'm not an insider.

My source said noticeably better, but that's vague and no specs were given so I'm speculating like you guys. Just forget it was even me posting that info.

Glad you did it and you followed all the necessary steps by verifying. Ignore those comments. If they don't like leaks, they shouldn't be in this thread.

 

[Nanashrew]

Home console first in the west, Japan later.
Handheld in Japan first, west later.

I could easily see it play out like that.