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Rumor: GFK Market Research Survey about Nintendo NX leaked
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NDP_Mulcair
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Nintendo has a presentation to investors scheduled on February 2nd at 8 PM ET.
They'll probably start talking about NX then.
If not in February, then they'll reveal it like how they revealed the Wii U (in late April).
The survey including the Nintendo NX part or just a GFK general survey?
And where was it confirmed?
outunderthestars
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Nintendo has a presentation to investors scheduled on February 2nd at 8 PM ET.
They'll probably start talking about NX then.
If not then, then they'll reveal it like how they revealed the Wii U (in late April).
I highly doubt they will say much about the NX on an investor call. Companies don't generally do that.
NinjaCoachZ
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Emily Rogers says it's legit and that NintendoWorldReport got the same one, but she points out that just because the survey's real doesn't mean everything in it is fact (since GFK probably know as much as we do about NX).
https://twitter.com/Emi1yRogers/status/689825168735088641
They could at least maybe announce when they're planning to finally give more details (e.g. at GDC) as a "please look forward to it" thing. I think?
RowdyReverb
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900p60 isn't a bad target, especially for a Nintendo console. Were people really expecting Nintendo to leapfrog the other consoles on the technical front while maintaining their treasured sub-$300 price point and adding some kind of handheld functionality?
Of all game consumers, I'd expect Nintendo's audience to give the least of shits about resolution and the greatest of shits about price
Of all game consumers, I'd expect Nintendo's audience to give the least of shits about resolution and the greatest of shits about price
Iriscomeback
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I mean the people that fall for this obvious (imo) fake
This looks exactly like something GFK would produce, to me. The text was likely translated from German - GFK is a German company and they do a lot of their primary questionnaire drafting in German.
Spec-wise, this looks fairly plausible and matches the rumblings we'd heard about the hardware being XBox One levels of performance.
Orniletter
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Emily Rogers:
When Emily Rogers of all people asks you to be cautious with rumors, you know whats up.
When Emily Rogers of all people asks you to be cautious with rumors, you know whats up.
TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared
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Sensor bar sounds like it uses the wii remote again.
jhmtehgamr20xx
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Was also my first thought. What about those of us who still have sensor bars around.
Also, these rumors don't quite inspire me with the greatest of confidence
NDP_Mulcair
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Nintendo has a tendency to reveal information for upcoming fiscal years at these presentations.
For example, in the past they have revealed their smartphone plans, or upcoming games that haven't been talked about yet, etc.
Do you guys really think all NX games will be 900p/60fps?
With other words the very first plattform in existence where every game has the exact same resolution and framerate?
You have to be joking.
Milly Osworth
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I definately dont want a sensor bar again. Or juggle 5 controllers.
RowdyReverb
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If their goal was to appease NeoGAF's opinions, they're setting themselves up for failure
Yes, their biggest concern is what gaf thinks.
JimJamJones
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You might be right, but you'd be surprised on what sticks at the general/''casual'' gaming audience. They pick up on one aspect, but then don't follow gaming news and are unaware of any new developments. Just this month my sister was surprised WiiU was a new console instead of ''just a new controller for wii'' when playing games, and I still hear people saying Xbone doesnt support used games.
Nintendo has a presentation to investors scheduled on February 2nd at 8 PM ET.
They'll probably start talking about NX then.
If not in February, then they'll reveal it like how they revealed the Wii U (in late April).
I've been thinking for about a year NX will not release 2016, but rather early 2017, and they might start talking about NX sometime after E3. Depending on how the reveal goes, it may absolutely get sandwitched in NOV/DEC npd between Xone and PS4, certainly in the US. Also, 2016 will be the year of mobile. I may be wrong of course, but considering the position nintendo is in console-wise speaking, it may be wiser to launch in a relatively quiet period (march) and garner enough positive attention/momentum so they also sell well during the holidays.
Davey Cakes
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I like 1080p.
That said, if they could maintain a 900p/60fp STANDARD, I'd probably be okay with it so long as the console can allocate resources elsewhere. For example, supporting 4-player splitscreen at 60fps in any multiplayer games where that would make sense. Performance is really important to me.
Otherwise it would be disappointing.
That said, if they could maintain a 900p/60fp STANDARD, I'd probably be okay with it so long as the console can allocate resources elsewhere. For example, supporting 4-player splitscreen at 60fps in any multiplayer games where that would make sense. Performance is really important to me.
Otherwise it would be disappointing.
Lilalaunebaer
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I'm not buying it.
900p/60fps. Is that supposed to be mandated? Like for real now, i know it's fun to make tun oft Nintendo, and lol they Don't know what they're doing etc. But come on people.
And what's ridiculous about 4k/60fps Video streams? If it is even a bit more powerful than the WiiU that is no problem at all.
Ps.: fuck typing on mobile, and fuck autocorrect.
900p/60fps. Is that supposed to be mandated? Like for real now, i know it's fun to make tun oft Nintendo, and lol they Don't know what they're doing etc. But come on people.
And what's ridiculous about 4k/60fps Video streams? If it is even a bit more powerful than the WiiU that is no problem at all.
Ps.: fuck typing on mobile, and fuck autocorrect.
Considering most games have to be compatible with handheld and console a wiimote is most likely not the primary input method.
So it's fucking nothing then. Just a survey based on internet rumors.
Bjoern the Smexy
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The sensor bar is probably just there for Wii games on the eShop.
Also, don't forget the 60fps. In my opinion that makes 900p totally okay.
Exactly, three big Nintendo first party games on the Wii U are all different resolutions and frame rates. Mario Kart 8 = 720p 60fps, Super Smash Bros = 1080p 60fps, Wind Waker HD = 1080p 30fps.
well there it is
Even if this was true (seriously, can anyone see why they'd specify a resolution limit???) if all gameplay graphics were locked at 900p/60fps that would be a fine with me.
But point is, resolution is never a finite specification of a games console
Yeah the level of blind hyperbole in this thread is amazing. I have to assume most of it is in jest.
But point is, resolution is never a finite specification of a games console
(unless it has a built in screen ⊙___⊙
Yeah the level of blind hyperbole in this thread is amazing. I have to assume most of it is in jest.
bennywhatever
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Xenoblade X runs at 720p/60fps. It's gorgeous. I'm fine with 900p.
Dead_Pixel
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900p for offline gameplay, but 4K 'video streaming' when you connect it to the internet and use other people's consoles in standby mode to supplement your console's processing power. You know, just like in that patent that surfaced a while back...
Well, that'd be wishful thinking anyway.
Well, that'd be wishful thinking anyway.
SweetDonuts
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Seems like all the floating rumours were put into bullet points.
When the Wii U was announced, Nintendo mentioned that 720p would be the MINIMUM resolution fit the system. If anything, I imagine these numbers would be the minimal target for games on the system.
Game system can hit 1080p no problem, the issue is that the system isn't just displaying a picture in your 9 year old TV. If you want to have the performance to get 1080 with 60 fps, then you either need updated hardware, or cut out other aspects of the game to get it.
Also the NX isn't 2016 tech, just like the Ps4/xb1 wasn't 2013 tech.
Game system can hit 1080p no problem, the issue is that the system isn't just displaying a picture in your 9 year old TV. If you want to have the performance to get 1080 with 60 fps, then you either need updated hardware, or cut out other aspects of the game to get it.
Also the NX isn't 2016 tech, just like the Ps4/xb1 wasn't 2013 tech.
Or this could be some marketing genius in which they lower hype before a big reveal. (/sarcasm...kind of)
kraspkibble
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why on earth can they not go for 1080p 60fps? it's Mario/Zelda not The Witcher 3 or Fallout 4. 900p is a joke. no product in 2016 should release with anything below 1080p. it should be the absolute minimum.
it's about time that Nintendo create a service similar to PSN/XBL. it seems that's what is mentioned where it says you can play online with others/earn achievements.
i'm interested to see how the console and handheld stuff works. would be pretty cool if you could use the handheld as a controller while playing on the console then when you aren't near the console the entire game is shifted to the handheld. if 900p is what they need to go with to make this happen then i suppose it wouldn't be too bad after all.
it's about time that Nintendo create a service similar to PSN/XBL. it seems that's what is mentioned where it says you can play online with others/earn achievements.
i'm interested to see how the console and handheld stuff works. would be pretty cool if you could use the handheld as a controller while playing on the console then when you aren't near the console the entire game is shifted to the handheld. if 900p is what they need to go with to make this happen then i suppose it wouldn't be too bad after all.
outunderthestars
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You have to be joking. The NX, whatever it is, is a finished product at this point. They are likely working on the OS and tooling for the manufacturing lines.
NinjaCoachZ
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Basically. It's likely just GFK collecting all the rumours and speculation floating around (mixed with some of their own thoughts), and then asking the market what they think of them.
Even if this is a real GFK survey, we don't know whether GFK sent this out on behalf of Nintendo, a retailer, a service like Netflix, or a 3rd party publisher.
I find it very doubtful that the system would be able to handle streaming 4K video yet only be able to output natively at 900p for games on a TV screen. Wii U already has some games that are native 1080p.
900p is actually a better resolution than people were expecting for the handheld (most were thinking 720p), so I'd be okay with that res for the handheld unit.
I don't think anyone expects this system to be a quantum leap over PS4/XB1 in terms of raw power. It's likely there will be a newer version of the platform when PS5/XB2 hit.
I find it very doubtful that the system would be able to handle streaming 4K video yet only be able to output natively at 900p for games on a TV screen. Wii U already has some games that are native 1080p.
900p is actually a better resolution than people were expecting for the handheld (most were thinking 720p), so I'd be okay with that res for the handheld unit.
I don't think anyone expects this system to be a quantum leap over PS4/XB1 in terms of raw power. It's likely there will be a newer version of the platform when PS5/XB2 hit.
Milly Osworth
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This thread is proof that Nintendo needs to hurry and reveal the NX. Fake rumours will appear more and more.
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