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[KingSnake]

It doesn't say which of the x86 or ARM is for gaming. It could very well be an ARM for the next Nintendo handheld.

 

[ElTorro]

The ARM-system is the 4DS .

The "New 4DS U Too Light"

 

[Bomber Bob]

Alibaba chinese console: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=959542

 

[cHinzo]

Doubt it's for the new Nintendo console.

 

[inki]

The Nu Nintendo Wii 3-4U

 

[Sevenfold]

Wii Me?

A console from Apple would be the end of all good things.

Suddenly the internet was filled with Apple fanboy gamers.

 

[LeeRoyBrown]

Wii HD confirmed.

 

[Bricky]

The ARM-system is the 4DS .

What are they gonna add to make it '4D', a smell generator?

Not that I would put a gimmick like that past Nintendo.

 

[ElTorro]

If it's Nintendo, what are the chances that the design will be used in two configurations for their next handheld and their next home console? It would make much sense to use the same design with differently sized CPU/GPU configurations. Mobile and desktop technology are converging anyway.

 

[Hip Hop]

It doesn't say which of the x86 or ARM is for gaming. It could very well be an ARM for the next Nintendo handheld.

Yeah,

I totally expect for Nintendo to release that handheld in 2016.

The "New" 3DS seems like a stop-gap to get to that point.

The DSi was around 2 years as well before the 3DS dropped.

 

[Fonds]

The U-NES, the ultra Nintendo entertainment system.

 

[Javin98]

Please for the love of God not be an Apple console. It will probably be overpriced with relatively(price-wise) underperforming hardware

 

[Oregano]

If it's Nintendo, what are the chances that the design will be used in two configurations for their next handheld and their next home console? It would make much sense to use the same design with differently sized CPU/GPU configurations. Mobile and desktop technology are converging anyway.

That's what Iwata has hinted at and if they are going for that then AMD is the most likely vendor because they already produce the GPUs for Nintendo's home consoles.

 

[BrokenSymmetry]

Suddenly the internet was filled with Apple fanboy gamers.

We will all have to look like scarf guy:

 

[Orniletter]

The "New 4DS U Too Light"

Nintendo better get their trademarks sorted before we take the best ones

What are they gonna add to make it '4D', a smell generator?

Not that I would put a gimmick like that past Nintendo.

I think when people say "4DS" what they mean is "next Nintendo handheld" .
Their strategy will be interesting.

 

[Storm Kyleis]

I think 2016 is too early for Nintendo.

They need as much time as possible to shift their focus on the next console and prepare an adequate launch lineup. The 2015 Wii U release schedule is chock-full of big budget games, I doubt they're already going to end its life.

 

[ElTorro]

They need as much time as possible to shift their focus on the next console and prepare an adequate launch lineup.

They could improve their launch lineup with cross-platform games and remasters, and maybe – maybe – with regained third-party support if they get the message and provide software development tools that do not suck from the start. A 2016 console should rival the PS4/XBO, even if it's aimed at the low-cost segment.

 

[w1gglyjones]

Aren't all the future Nintendo systems going to share the same architecture?

 

[Portugeezer]

Nintendo Wii3?

Nintendo WIII

 

[LeeRoyBrown]

Nintendo WIII

^ WOW

 

[IAmRandom31]

Wii 4U

 

[Objectively Bad Opinion]

Nintendo should just call it the Nintendo Entertainment System. They can't be trusted with names.

 

[jooso]

Nintendo being first once again or..

 

[IAmRandom31]

Couldnt this also be just like a slim version of a current console? Doesn't the PS4 have an ARM in it as well?

 

[Ninja Kn1ght]

Any Apple console would use an ARM processor since they've been designing their own ARM chips for iOS devices for years now.

 

[Oregano]

Right, I just wanted to throw the other possibility out there too since I don't think anyone expects Sony or Microsoft to shift then, so Nintendo would be the first guess of most people.

Yeah I would say Alibaba is the strong second possibility but there are quite a few reasons to think it's Nintendo's next handheld.

• Nintendo talks about redefining games platforms in 2016.
• AMD expresses interest in producing chips for handhelds
• Nintendo wants to unify their handheld/console architecture
• AMD already produces chips for Nintendo consoles
• ARM is the most suited for handheld AND console use

On that note maybe the title should be changed to reflect that it could easily be the ARM based chip.

 

[Mabufu]

XBOX Two

 

[big_z]

Its not Nintendo. miyamoto just said they were still in the pre-planning stages of throwing around general ideas of what a next console could be.
Nintendo also just had a job opening for the mark cerny position. It took cerny a few years to birth out the ps4 so unless Nintendo hired someone that designed the new system on a napkin while taking a dump I'd put my money else where.

 

[Trevelyan9999]

Sounds cool, but could someone explain the benefits of the ARM design vs x86 if it's connected to Nintendo's next handheld & console?

Would ARM work for Nintendo like some kind of a modern PPC, lots of performance with less power needed?

 

[Combichristoffersen]

Nintendo Wii U Th3m. Must have a 3 in there so people know it's the third rehash of the GC architecture Wii 3

 

[Oregano]

Its not Nintendo. miyamoto just said they were still in the pre-planning stages of throwing around general ideas of what a next console could be.
Nintendo also just had a job opening for the mark cerny position. It took cerny a few years to birth out the ps4 so unless Nintendo hired someone that designed the new system on a napkin while taking a dump I'd put my money else where.

2016 will be five year after the launch of the 3DS. It will be due a successor.

Sounds cool, but could someone explain the benefits of the ARM design vs x86 if it's connected to Nintendo's next handheld & console?

Would ARM work for Nintendo like some kind of a modern PPC, lots of performance with less power needed?

Nintendo's handhelds are already ARM based(which is why they're backwards compatible) and x86 apparently doesn't scale down very well.

 

[The Inventor]

Dreamcast 2

You touched my heart.

 

[Mr Swine]

IF it's a AMD Arm chip that Nintendo is going to use then I really hope it's really good

 

[Chris1]

Has to be the new Nintendo handheld. 2016 lines right up with when I'd expect a new one. On top of that, next year's 3ds lineup looks bare.

 

[Badlucktroll]

Hope its a Nintendo console!

 

[Theognosis]

Samsung Powerhouse Console.

 

[FunkyLounge]

Wii4U

 

[Renzoku]

I feel like Nintendo Handheld is the most reasonable answer.

 

[Sho_Nuff82]

Why would Apple build a dedicated gaming console? Their business relies on high hardware profit margins, which isn't something that typically happens in the console space.

 

[Sephiroth_GR_]

I feel like Nintendo Handheld is the most reasonable answer.

Yeah....no way Wii U successor will come earlier than 3DS successor

 

[TheChewyWaffles]

Nintendo Wii3?

Nintendo Wii Vous

 

[alejob]

Nintendo Wii G

 

[Rushersauce]

Introducing the "iGame". Only 999USD. No thanks.

 

[patientx]

Definately nintendo. This is good in a way : now all three consoles will have the same arh probably so porting games etc will be really easier.

 

[antibolo]

THE PIPPIN IS BACK

 

[shadowsdarknes]

Nintendo may unveil their console in 2016 to have it release in 2017.

Good. Nintendo could use a fresh new start.

 

[Zalman]

My bet is on Nintendo too, but not necessarily for a home console. Sounds like the right time for the 3DS successor.

 

[MrBigBoy]

More powerfull Xbox One(x86) with VR headset that uses the ARM chipset.

 

[McHuj]

With the 3DS sales falling YoY, I think they need a handheld next year not 2016.

 

[IAmRandom31]

Miyamato just stated they are basically in the planning stages for their next console. So theres little chance within 2 years they will be ready with a new console.

They are stuck with the Wii U for awhile I think.