This might get buried in the comments section but recently I re-watched Nintendo's 2012 E3 presentation. When they discussed the Wii U they talked about wanting to free up the TV (Off-TV Play). They said it couldn't be dependent to just the TV because for the past 30 years they always were. So they wanted the Wii U to have its own screen to break away from being tied to only one screen. So I can see the NX being a portable console that isn't dependent on a TV screen. So the carts make sense if you have a hybrid system. We will know more in a few weeks time.
I am very skeptical about these rumors. We are less than a year away from release and still we have little to no information from Nintendo. I've always supposed this company but recently I am a bit wary of them. I really want this generation to be a hit, but I'm concerned it'll be a flop.
Here's my interpretation when he says it isn't a pure replacement. Think about the Wii U and what it was intended to do. Everything you had for the Wii and everything it could do (minus playing GameCube games and some other small features) could be done on the Wii U. The thing was designed as a total replacement for the Wii.
Now the NX could be a game changer, or it could be a flop. I'm keeping an open mind about it for now. If it is a "new way of playing games" then I'm excited for it. We were all taken by surprise (for better or worse) when the Wii released in 2006. Sure the motion controls were odd at first, but they were fun... when they worked. I'm hoping for a big surprises that catches everyone off guard when the NX is revealed later this year. I would be surprised if the concept of the NX brought integration of all your devices together. Home console, portable gaming (3ds, etc), mobile gaming, and the likes of that all together somehow.
But to get back on topic. I think the best thing to do is sit back and wait. The announcement could come in mid September at the Tokyo Game Show, or in a direct. As for now, I'm happy to just wait and see.
This article is the poster child of clickbait. Whoever thought this was a great topic to write about and keep the comments open is ridiculous. This shows a serious lapse in judgement. The comment section isn't full of constructive discussions, just a lot of arguing. I'd expect to see this on a Gawker site, but not here.
I haven't seen the offer to repair a DS Phat in the US for a while. Anyways i've been looking for a replacement housing for my silver phat for a while. Can anyone link or suggest places to find a quality replacement housing? I would love to repair my hinge.
I stopped by my local store last night. Asked if there any special events going on this Saturday. The employee confirmed the store would open 1 hour early on Saturday for an "event". They strongly hinted at coming an hour earlier before the store opens early in order to wait outside. Hinting that there will be limited quantities for this event and it is first come first serve. There was no mention about having a PowerUp Rewards Card to get in early.
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Re: Get an Early Look at the Super Nintendo World Attraction at Universal Studios Japan
@Peach64 It is a temporary structure. It's a stage for an upcoming event to make announcements about the expansion. Also it is in a parking lot.
Re: The Escapists 2 Will Be Breaking Out on Nintendo Switch This Year
@whitemaskedhero I haven't seen a comment from them recently. Are they still around?
Re: Weirdness: Desperation for NX Details Even Makes an Old Forum Post Interesting
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Thank the Normans for that lovely "-our" ending 😉
Re: Wall Street Journal Reports That Nintendo NX Will Indeed Use Flash-Based Game Cards
This might get buried in the comments section but recently I re-watched Nintendo's 2012 E3 presentation. When they discussed the Wii U they talked about wanting to free up the TV (Off-TV Play). They said it couldn't be dependent to just the TV because for the past 30 years they always were. So they wanted the Wii U to have its own screen to break away from being tied to only one screen. So I can see the NX being a portable console that isn't dependent on a TV screen. So the carts make sense if you have a hybrid system. We will know more in a few weeks time.
Re: 3DS Nintendo Direct Confirmed for 1st September
Just gonna throw this out there for something that probably won't happen. Super Mario Galaxy 3ds
Re: Italian Bishop Likens Pokémon GO To Nazism, Claims It Turns Players Into "Walking Dead"
Jeeze this comment section is a goat rodeo
Re: Gallery: Take a Close Look At All The Latest Pokémon and Features in Pokémon Sun and Moon
So excited about this!
Re: Poll: The Nintendo NX - Where Do You Stand on the Future of Nintendo?
I am very skeptical about these rumors. We are less than a year away from release and still we have little to no information from Nintendo. I've always supposed this company but recently I am a bit wary of them. I really want this generation to be a hit, but I'm concerned it'll be a flop.
Re: Somebody Has Already Hit the Level Cap in Pokémon GO
And supposedly some guy in the UK has caught all the avaliable pokemon
Re: Video: Eurogamer's NX Rumours and What They Mean for the Next-Gen System
Didn't eurogamer do a similar thing with the 3ds and were way off?
Re: Random: Here's 9 Mighty Reasons Mighty No. 9 Is Only Just Better than Nothing
Better than nothing. Like when you pay to have your whole house painted and they paint one side.
Re: Shigeru Miyamoto Sets Criteria to Turn Nintendo's Virtual Reality Research Into a Product
@Madder128 It has its uses outside of gaming. It might be a fad now, but I see it having practical applications in the long run
Re: Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Needs To Sell 2 Million Copies To Make A Profit
@arojilla at least I'm not the only one. Really wishing I picked up the GameCube version of Twilight Princes when it came out
Re: Fans Create Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE Patch Which Uncensors Western Censorship
Welcome to the Internet! Where we have serious and civil discussions!
Re: Nintendo Share Price Falls to Lowest Point in Over a Year as Global Markets React to 'Brexit'
Less than 24 hours and everyone is so worried their lives are going down the drain.
Re: Pokémon Sun and Moon 'Fan Editions' and Limited Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL Confirmed for Europe
Reminds me of: http://nintenblog.com/images/ds/dspoke02_big.jpg
Re: Rumour: Nintendo's Next Generation Handheld Is Codenamed "MH"
Maybe this one will print money again
Re: Two Neat Super Mario Maker Costumes Have Been Unearthed by a Data Miner
The past few days have been slow for news. The Yooka-Laylee post was a great read though
Re: Monster Hunter Generations, Limited Edition New 3DS XL and More Now Up for Pre-Order From Official UK Store
I'm loving that design!
Re: Random: This Japanese Super Mario 64 Guide Book Is Simply Adorable
"Sigh" powers up N64
Re: Tatsumi Kimishima Reiterates That Nintendo NX Is A New Way Of Playing Games
Here's my interpretation when he says it isn't a pure replacement. Think about the Wii U and what it was intended to do. Everything you had for the Wii and everything it could do (minus playing GameCube games and some other small features) could be done on the Wii U. The thing was designed as a total replacement for the Wii.
Now the NX could be a game changer, or it could be a flop. I'm keeping an open mind about it for now. If it is a "new way of playing games" then I'm excited for it. We were all taken by surprise (for better or worse) when the Wii released in 2006. Sure the motion controls were odd at first, but they were fun... when they worked. I'm hoping for a big surprises that catches everyone off guard when the NX is revealed later this year. I would be surprised if the concept of the NX brought integration of all your devices together. Home console, portable gaming (3ds, etc), mobile gaming, and the likes of that all together somehow.
But to get back on topic. I think the best thing to do is sit back and wait. The announcement could come in mid September at the Tokyo Game Show, or in a direct. As for now, I'm happy to just wait and see.
Re: Weirdness: The NES Zapper Just Became Much Deadlier
This article is the poster child of clickbait. Whoever thought this was a great topic to write about and keep the comments open is ridiculous. This shows a serious lapse in judgement. The comment section isn't full of constructive discussions, just a lot of arguing. I'd expect to see this on a Gawker site, but not here.
Re: Nintendo Is Ending DS Phat Repairs In Japan
I haven't seen the offer to repair a DS Phat in the US for a while. Anyways i've been looking for a replacement housing for my silver phat for a while. Can anyone link or suggest places to find a quality replacement housing? I would love to repair my hinge.
Re: More North American Women Own A Games Console Than Men
@rjejr they didn't use just PS and Xbox. It included anything that could be considered a home gaming console. From 1st generation until now.
As for portable gaming, all portables would be included too. E.g. stands for "for example". Not for what two consoles they looked at.
Re: Rumours and Contradictions Are Everywhere in The Case of GameStop's Exclusive amiibo Triple Pack
I stopped by my local store last night. Asked if there any special events going on this Saturday. The employee confirmed the store would open 1 hour early on Saturday for an "event". They strongly hinted at coming an hour earlier before the store opens early in order to wait outside. Hinting that there will be limited quantities for this event and it is first come first serve. There was no mention about having a PowerUp Rewards Card to get in early.