I'm still in the camp that it's a Wii U replacement first and foremost.
From what we've heard thus far I'd argue that:
In terms of what it is it's more of a 3DS successor
In terms of how it'll be handled it's more of a Wii U successor
In terms of what it'll do it's a successor to both
Basically, it's a portable system first from what has been leaked/rumoured. There's no getting away from that. It has it's own screen, battery and it's using cartridges rather than disks. And so you can only really say it's following on from the 3DS based on the hardware itself.
But with that said, the 3DS is still getting some software support. The one big game we know the NX is getting was originally a Wii U game. It's only fair to assume that Wii U support is migrating to the NX before 3DS support is. So while it might eventually replace the 3DS it's the Wii U that's being impacted the most early on.
In the long run though it's probably going to be a bit of both. We'll get the big home console experiences and a portable package. We'll be able to play it on the road and in our living rooms. It kinda seems like it's going to exist in both spaces. Is that a hybrid device? I'm not sure. I'm not sure whether it'll exist as both entirely, a bit more of one than the other or parts of one and the other. I guess time will tell.
My biggest concern is if the detachable WiiMotes are correct. That might mean that the user base gets split into two camps because of the different controller options, even though they are technically the same. I.e the same mismatch Win 8 managed to introduce.
And I want a home console variant of NX. Otherwise I am not sure I will buy it. I do not want another portable machine, smartphones have plugged that niche for me.
Nintendo NX to Have an Optional Subscription Based Model, Hardware is Free, $10 Per Month
Another day and another Nintendo NX rumor has surfaced. The latest leak claims that Nintendo NX will offer a subscription based model to its users.
It is an optional model that will allow gamers to play all Nintendo games for $10 a month. Subscribers will be offered NX hardware for free. Meanwhile, those who prefer paying full price upfront for the console and buy cartridges are free to do that.
The subscription model is not very economical and rates may rise over time. $10 a month adds up to $120 a year and $240 for two years. However, offering free hardware (leasing) to subscribers will surely encourage gamers to sign up for Nintendo’s subscription based service.
The system is similar to smartphone leasing.
It is hard to imagine third parties being on-board with the idea for $10 per month model for all games but since it is Nintendo’s own system, expect all Nintendo games to be part it at least.
The subscription service will probably have small indie developers as third party in the beginning. If the system turns out to be a success, major publishers and developers may come on-board.
Not that I think they would do a subscription model, but it would make some sort of sense. I am surprised MS and Sony hasn't tried it yet, since that is a proven way to get people to part with money they don't have and they both already have the subscription model already.
Errrrrr I know I said micro console early early on but I don't think thats all. Nintendo starting to develop for phones, develop movies, a new Netflix Zelda series (I can recall, correct me if that's BS). They need a way to bring all that together and play premium games so I think although it's a dedicated gaming console (on the go) maybe at home it's a lot more entertainment based.
It's all confusing but you what, I like a surprise, and boy are we owed one
How to bring in more adult gamers? Offer them finance! This is all well and good but wouldn't normal game stores worldwide have to then set up finance departments? If thats not the case then that leaves existing mobile phone stores already offering similar packages with tablets/phones, which then leads on to weather or not NX is a 4g tablet/phone?
I think this is plausible and as an old boy I would be up for it, if your not, go to the shop and buy one, options are great
What happens if you stop paying? Will the system become unplayable? Will Nintendo ninjas raid your house during the night and take the system back? I get the subscription part, but the free hardware is not something I'd expect. I assume it would involve contracts and all of that, but how long will you need to pay for your system?
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Well, that's certainly novel! $10 per month would be appealing to many, but hardware+games for that price would leave Nintendo with little to no profits I think. Two years with that is less than what just a console usually costs.
Well, if the rumor has any truth to it, there might be more to the story.
BTW, there's a rumor that the announcement for the date of the reveal might come today, on the 12th! It's only 7:30 AM in Redmond, USA, so there's the whole day to wait if that's true. :----D
I'm not expecting any announcements today regarding a reveal date, nor tomorrow. I think if it's revealed this month we will hear about the announcement after TGS.
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