It's time to put to bed the speculation of a hybrid console. In Iwata's own words-
"In contrast, the number of form factors might increase. Currently, we can only provide two form factors because if we had three or four different architectures, we would face serious shortages of software on every platform. To cite a specific case, Apple is able to release smart devices with various form factors one after another because there is one way of programming adopted by all platforms. Apple has a common platform called iOS. Another example is Android. Though there are various models, Android does not face software shortages because there is one common way of programming on the Android platform that works with various models. The point is, Nintendo platforms should be like those two examples."
NX will either be the first of multiple form factors in a family of products or Nintendo may simultaneously launch both a new portable and console with a shared OS in the same year. Both DS and WiiU need to be replaced and the company needs to entirely move away from dual screen designs.
They should launch September 2016 on the 20th anniversary of N64/Mario 64. If you wait until 2017 then you're at the doorstep of MS' next launch in 2018.
Hardware- I want Nintendo to move to X86, use a GPU that is on par with PS4, use a better CPU than Sony, and include 16GB of RAM (DDR3 or better). I'd prefer that they use a solid state game medium and leave behind the PC design (optical discs and massive HDD).
Software- Third parties aren't going to widely support the console no matter what so Nintendo has to acquire at least 6 Western teams to make me confident in the software for the platform.
Management- Iwata should be replaced as the president of the company. I nominate Hideo Kojima (when he is finished with Konami).
Branding- Just call it the NES7/NS7.
Controller- The simplest answer is the correct answer. The controller should be the next evolution in one-handed motion control (bringing us 3D motion tracking with dual analog support). I am still dumbfounded that Nintendo did not improve upon their remote and build WiiU around it. Ride the horse that brought you to the dance!
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Re: Analysis: Assessing Why NX Needs to Take Over From Both the Wii U and 3DS
It's time to put to bed the speculation of a hybrid console. In Iwata's own words-
"In contrast, the number of form factors might increase. Currently, we can only provide two form factors because if we had three or four different architectures, we would face serious shortages of software on every platform. To cite a specific case, Apple is able to release smart devices with various form factors one after another because there is one way of programming adopted by all platforms. Apple has a common platform called iOS. Another example is Android. Though there are various models, Android does not face software shortages because there is one common way of programming on the Android platform that works with various models. The point is, Nintendo platforms should be like those two examples."
NX will either be the first of multiple form factors in a family of products or Nintendo may simultaneously launch both a new portable and console with a shared OS in the same year. Both DS and WiiU need to be replaced and the company needs to entirely move away from dual screen designs.
Re: Poll: What Do You Want From Nintendo's NX Platform?
They should launch September 2016 on the 20th anniversary of N64/Mario 64.
If you wait until 2017 then you're at the doorstep of MS' next launch in 2018.
Re: Poll: What Do You Want From Nintendo's NX Platform?
Hardware- I want Nintendo to move to X86, use a GPU that is on par with PS4, use a better CPU than Sony, and include 16GB of RAM (DDR3 or better). I'd prefer that they use a solid state game medium and leave behind the PC design (optical discs and massive HDD).
Software- Third parties aren't going to widely support the console no matter what so Nintendo has to acquire at least 6 Western teams to make me confident in the software for the platform.
Management- Iwata should be replaced as the president of the company. I nominate Hideo Kojima (when he is finished with Konami).
Branding- Just call it the NES7/NS7.
Controller- The simplest answer is the correct answer. The controller should be the next evolution in one-handed motion control (bringing us 3D motion tracking with dual analog support). I am still dumbfounded that Nintendo did not improve upon their remote and build WiiU around it. Ride the horse that brought you to the dance!