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Topic: NX Possibly a stand alone third console?

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DjLewe78

I read this today, about the NX not replacing the WII U!
Could this mean they may be releasing a much more powerful entertainment machine and keeping the WII U on for family stuff? Im not saying its a definite but the article gives a source so surely it cant be ignored. What do you guys think?

http://www.christiantoday.com/article/nintendo.nx.rumor.upcom...

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shaneoh

The NX could be replacing the 3DS, we don't know. I'm not going to follow the link, but one of the ways that the NX could be a stand alone console, is by being a dedicated virtual console machine.

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WebHead

That's old. Could be a handheld, could be a microconsole-like media player, who knows.

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Octane

DjLewe78 wrote:

and keeping the WII U on for family stuff?

I don't think many families are interested in the Wii U, they haven't bought the system during its first three years, so I doubt that's going to change. And don't forget that Nintendo has difficulty supporting two consoles, another console is unlikely.

I'm not sure about a VC machine either, if that was true, they wouldn't have made such a big deal out of it. Besides, the PS TV hasn't gained mainstream attention either, so I don't think there's a huge market for such device.

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WebHead

@Octane: until confirmed otherwise I'm going under the assumption that NX is a family of systems, with one version launching next year and the other in 2017.

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skywake

The source that article links to mentions things Iwata said and the "NX is running Android" debunked rumour. So this is far from new news. Also I don't want to start a whole thing about it but, I wouldn't use that site as a source of news. Especially not on things relating to tech. Really the only sources you should put any weight on are places like Nintendo themselves, Nikkei, Famitsu, IGN and maybe a few others. Everyone else is going to be reporting third hand information.

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Octane

WebHead wrote:

Octane: until confirmed otherwise I'm going under the assumption that NX is a family of systems, with one version launching next year and the other in 2017.

I'm going to play it safe and say that it is hardware that is coming in the future. I think it's likely that it will replace either the 3DS or the Wii U, but that's all I know.

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TuVictus

I think an NX console and an NX handheld will be what it is. Definitely not some "third pillar" though. Whatever it is, either the 3DS or Wii U, or possibly both, will be replaced.

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DefHalan

The NX could be a Micro-Console that will bridge the gap between their home console and portable console.

People keep saying the Xbox One doesn't have Backwards Compatibility.
I don't think they know what Backwards Compatibility means...

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DjLewe78

I no the site isn't a tech site and believe me im not religious at all. I just check google - Nintendo NX news and this is the only thing thats popped up in while so thought id share.
The more info we get weather its real or not actually helps to put pieces of information together i think.
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Nicolai

skywake wrote:

The source that article links to mentions things Iwata said and the "NX is running Android" debunked rumour.

That same source also claims that the Wii U is "performing quite well." Lol, I'm not sure where that came from.

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CaterpillarGuy59

You seem to be forgetting that nintendo has tried the "third pillar" approach before, with the Gamecube, GBA, and DS. the DS completely surpassed the GBA in every way, so they ended up dropping it anyway. the third pillar approach just doesnt make sense to me in any situation. You cant release new hardware with better graphics, and specs, and all that and expect people to go buy the last gen console thats inferior in every way. people are going to buy the newer one.

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Xenocity

@DefHalan:
A Micro console would ensure it has no 3rd party support from anywhere in traditional industry.
It has to be a full fledged console.

NX family will replace the current systems, but that doesn't mean releases will halt on 3DS and Wii U.

The NPD Group defines a core gamer... See Nintendo isn't part of the "hardcore"/core gaming group according to NPD data.
http://venturebeat.com/2014/05/13/34m-hardcore-gamers-play-an-average-of-22-hours-a-week-but-nintendo-isnt-core-enough-to-count/

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DefHalan

@Xenocity: A micro-console wouldn't get support from big 3rd Parties, which is why it would be the 3rd Pillar. It would be the support system, not the full fledged home console. My idea is it would be home of VC series and small eShop titles. It would be the thing that connects between their home console and portable console. Basically all software available on the Micro-Console would be available on the Home and Portable Consoles. The Micro-Console would also act as a Steam Link for the Consoles, being able to stream games from your machine to a TV in a different room. My idea of a 3rd Pillar is basically a cheap way for people to get into the Nintendo Market and from there let them have a taste of what Nintendo's other devices can give you.

The Micro-Console wouldn't replace the Home Console or the Portable Console, but it could be used to unite them in a unique fashion.

People keep saying the Xbox One doesn't have Backwards Compatibility.
I don't think they know what Backwards Compatibility means...

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Xenocity

@DefHalan:
Interesting Idea, but I don't see that happening since they are struggling just to get some 3rd party support on the VC.
It could happen, but not now since getting a new full home console out is top priority.

The NPD Group defines a core gamer... See Nintendo isn't part of the "hardcore"/core gaming group according to NPD data.
http://venturebeat.com/2014/05/13/34m-hardcore-gamers-play-an-average-of-22-hours-a-week-but-nintendo-isnt-core-enough-to-count/

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Vut

The NX is going to the console that they support from winter 2016 on. The Wii U is almost guaranteed to get a huge price drop when the NX launches to help bring in some profit. The 3dsXL should get a price cut also.

Going by the hybrid theory, the NX will most likely be backwards compatible with one if not both of the former consoles so pricing shouldnt be a concern.

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DefHalan

@Xenocity:
Why is it top priority? Because the Wii U isn't doing well? The software side of the Wii U is doing well enough. The only reason to release a new home console would be to stand against Microsoft and Sony. How would that be anything special? Why would they want to remain so secretive over the same type of console we have already had for 2 years. The Micro-Console idea is just the ground work to building something new and bigger. It is working towards a future and it is something that is unique. Playstation might have PSTV but that is just the beginning, Sony really isn't pushing any hardware except PS4. Why would Nintendo need to keep quite unless what it is doing is something more than another home console similar to the Xbox One and PS4?

People keep saying the Xbox One doesn't have Backwards Compatibility.
I don't think they know what Backwards Compatibility means...

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Xenocity

@DefHalan:
Most 3rd parties have left, retailers aren't happy with the lack of sales, the media isn't covering the Wii U or 3DS for the most part.
Add on top of it a regular disinterested or lack of knowledge of Wii U with the mass market, it's time to cut the Wii U off at the 4 year market and go to something better.
IBM is also in the process of ending PowerPC development and production, which the Wii U CPU is part of the PPC line.
Wii U might still see a few games release in 2017.

Nintendo tends to silent unless the something is nearing release.
Nintendo hasn't finalized the specs yet... but they have it in general ball park as developers were told at E3 according to NeoGaf.
That is how we know it is a console.
Though they might launch the new handheld in tangent with the console, since they most likely use the same OS and development architect.

A new console launch, could shock their console business to life, erasing the air of failure and desperation around Nintendo.
Thus having the consumers, developers, retailers all see Nintendo in a better light.

PSTV was the last ditch attempt by Sony to recoup their full investment in Vita, since they should a huge load of parts left over from the original purchase.
PSTV is selling horribly every where and retailers in the West have decided not to keep them in stock.
It's quite hard to find a PSTV in most Western retailers.

The NPD Group defines a core gamer... See Nintendo isn't part of the "hardcore"/core gaming group according to NPD data.
http://venturebeat.com/2014/05/13/34m-hardcore-gamers-play-an-average-of-22-hours-a-week-but-nintendo-isnt-core-enough-to-count/

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DefHalan

All the information we have about NX is from rumors. Many developers are still in the dark on the system. If Nintendo is really only givibg developers 1 year for development then we are going to have a repeat of the Wii U, tons of ports at launch of games that have been out for other consoles. Nintendo knows that won't increase sales or relations with 3rd Party. The only time the Media doesn't cover Nintendo is when there is no news to cover, that is one of the downsides to the directs. Nontendo does a huge mesia blow out once every two months (sometimes longer) while other systems drip feed media information to stay relevent. If we are really looking at a new home console next year designed to take on Xbox One and PS4, then I think we are just going to have a repeat of the Wii U (Which was supposed to take on the 360 and PS3)

People keep saying the Xbox One doesn't have Backwards Compatibility.
I don't think they know what Backwards Compatibility means...

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