Tag: Macronix
Rumour ROM Chip Maker Macronix Drops Hint Nintendo Could Be Abandoning Optical Storage For NX
Could carts be making a comeback?
One of the earliest Nintendo NX rumours was that the system would abandon optical discs for game storage and may even move towards a totally download-based delivery mechanism. However, fresh speculation - promoted by comments made by Macronix, the company which traditionally su
News 3DS Game Cards Could Reach a Mighty 8GB
So expect huge games
The new-style cartridges used by 3DS may look similar to those you currently slot into your DS, but they're actually bigger, on the inside at least. Manufacturer Macronix has confirmed that the game cartridges will start at 1GB capacity and run all the way up to a massive 8GB of storage, a huge increase over the DS, which...
