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[evilromero]

Did they not learn with WiiU? WiiU in 3 years hasn't even hit 12m, so unless they believe they have a gamechanger (and I mean they're biased, why wouldn't they) I don't see how we'll see a different outcome.

I would assume they are confident in the selling potential of the NX or they wouldn't even be manufacturing it. Whether their estimates and predications end up connecting with consumer demand is too difficult to say, as with any product. But their recent success with the Amiibo line and Wii U software tells me they're more focused on what the NX should be.

 

[Tregard]

On the subject of that glorious render; I hope Nintendo return to the Game Boy brand with this upcoming handheld.

NX is a good name, The NX Home and The NX Boy or something like that. I daren't say NX Entertainment System.

 

[jax]

So yea 2016 for NX

Tho some people still think it wont come out next year lol

People also think it's only one console and no handheld.

And that third party will ignore it even if it has similar specs to the PS4.

Nintendoomed rhetoric, it's been going on for decades.

 

[ElTorro]

If they sell it for $99 then maybe. Otherwise...

 

[JonnyDBrit]

I knew this sounded familiar.

http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=651607

Interesting. How accurate were they with that in the end, if at all?

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

New console to be called Morpheus

Handheld unit to be called Neo

We solved it, we solved your riddle, Nintendo

Oh my god...

The new Nintendo console already exists in our dimension as the Xbox One.

Nintendo, stop! You'll destroy the space time continuum if you keep these interdimensional shenanigans up!

Spoiler

Booooooooooo!

 

[pastrami]

Interesting. How accurate were they with that in the end, if at all?

PS4 shipped 4.2 million consoles in 2013. So yeah, they were a little off...

 

[jmizzal]

I wouldn't expect a reveal of the system until after Star Fox Zero comes out, or Pokken releases overseas.

They'll want to sell as many titles as possible and announcing a new system could kill the sales potential of their H1 games.

Did Sony wait until The Last of Us was out until they announced the PS4? No I dont think so

People who want Star Fox are gonna buy it anyways, its not a system seller, people who own WiiUs are gonna still want to play games until NX is out

 

[J@hranimo]

oh man...now THIS is intriguing! Is it 2016 yet? Need to see this NX hybrid and official soon post haste!

 

[Yaari]

Cant wait for details. They better have an awesome launch lineup though.

 

[gofreak]

Digitimes is good for getting a general idea of when suppliers are receiving orders or the like, but are pretty terrible on providing volume estimates.

 

[finalflame]

And I'm ok with it.

 

[KingJ2002]

Intersting... i think it's possible to ship that many units if the system has a worldwide launch in September... that way you can take advantage of the day 1 buyers and the holiday season.

as far as what the console will be.

Not sure. All we know is:

1. Shared OS between devices (assumption is handheld & home console)
2. Utilizes Sharp freeform display technology
3. Power rivals current gen systems
4. Patents have been filed for flash based technology.
5. Nintendo Network has seen steady upgrades to compete with PSN / Xbox Live
6. Third Party Developers have hinted that they have the SDK's
7. Analysts have hinted that the console will support AR / VR technology

With all this it looks as if Nintendo may get the NX right... but we all know that even with the right ingredients the end result could be terrible.

here's hoping thats not the case.

 

[Bsigg12]

Next year is gonna be so good. I love launch years.

 

[-Horizon-]

2016 here we go.

 

[Kindekuma]

Nintendo better be ready to market the hell out of this thing if they want to get those sales numbers. Seriously, the Wii U marketing was pretty terrible at getting the point across that it was a new console and not some add on to the Wii.

 

[ArchedThunder]

If true I wonder what the handheld and console split is, a 3 million for console and 9 million for handheld sounds about right, maybe 2 and 10.

Edit: seems a lot of people in this thread don't know NX is a platform and not a single system.

 

[Unknown One]

Batshit crazy Nintendo is best Nintendo?

March - NX event showing hardware and specs and a few trailers for launch titles

E3 - Price is confirmed along with release dates, full trailers shown for launch titles, remasteres (likely smash GOTY edition), etc. It'll be a regular press conference for the first time since 2012.

Third Friday of November 2016 - NX console launches in the west and the handheld in Japan.

They won't show specs, ever.

 

[10k]

New console to be called Morpheus

Handheld unit to be called Neo

We solved it, we solved your riddle, Nintendo

Uh oh.

"Yeah it's me. He knows."

"I will take care of it."

 

[2+2=5]

Man, I didn't expect my friend who works for a certain studio in Japan to answer me so quickly.

If the Nx handheld has a native version of fallout 4(no remote play) then i'll buy it at d1.

 

[jmizzal]

A $150 handheld and $250 console (and maybe a $350 bundle of those two) should be able to do those millions.

That would be a great idea, def hope the handheld can be used as a controller for touch controls, and maybe also have a way to use WiiU gamepad as a control option

 

[AniHawk]

I'm pretty sure the 3DS was delayed about 6 months due to lack of ready software for launch.

i think this happened because so many people were pulled to do wii u launch stuff.

 

[AmyS]

Man, I didn't expect my friend who works for a certain studio in Japan to answer me so quickly.

Love it.

 

[Kathian]

My guess/hope:

• Q2 Direct: Concept Reveal, Lose Hardware details
• E3: Launch Games/plans revealed, Hardware Specs, details
• Q3: Handheld Launch
• Q4: Console Launch

I've been expecting a Q1 hardware reveal; E3 Game reveal followed by Q2/3 Hardware launch with the meatier software in Q3/4.

 

[GulAtiCa]

As an indie dev, I really want to find out more about the NX. Specifically devkit stuff. If I can somehow get a devkit before launch, that would be great.

 

[sixteen-bit]

is there a chance they'll blow the lid off this @ TGA or is that too early?

 

[stilgar]

Uh oh.

ahah, I love the "Nintendo Ninja" meme.

Wait a second, someone's at the windopfkzeopegreetre r ytr

 

[Lingitiz]

is there a chance they'll blow the lid off this @ TGA or is that too early?

They wouldn't do it there.

 

[GDGF]

Nintendo better be ready to market the hell out of this thing if they want to get those sales numbers. Seriously, the Wii U marketing was pretty terrible at getting the point across that it was a new console and not some add on to the Wii.

Yep.

Luckily their advertising has improved by leaps and bounds since then.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kp0d0UT8yDI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0cW2aAytFU


And with the current president of NCL being someone who has gone on the record stating he knew the Wii U would flop, I would hope that the chance of them repeating some of the biggest mistakes of the past are slim.

I don't think they'll touch the Wii name again, for one.

 

[Couleurs]

New console to be called Morpheus

Handheld unit to be called Neo

We solved it, we solved your riddle, Nintendo

Simultaneously acknowledging their history while showing how out of touch they are with the Internet, Nintendo announces they are switching back to the old red logo and unveils their new handheld, the Red Pill. After discussing the passion of Minoru Arakawa and how he influenced Nintendo, Reggie announces that Nintendo is going to bring out the MrA in all gamers

 

[SuperLeviathan]

Hopefully, the have a good first year lined up for the NX. They've already bungled two launches already. I don't think it behooves them to screw up a third.


Droughts and unpolished filler titles (Animal Crossing and Mario Tennis) aren't going to help the NX sell better than the Wii U.

 

[Huddy]

It's all about launch titles, if Nintendo could have Zelda, Mario, Metroid, Dragon Quest and Xenoblade for launch I'd bite.

I have other systems for mainstream 3rd party titles, but it would be a bonus if Nintendo could get them back.

 

[4Tran]

Intersting... i think it's possible to ship that many units if the system has a worldwide launch in September... that way you can take advantage of the day 1 buyers and the holiday season.

as far as what the console will be.

Not sure. All we know is:

1. Shared OS between devices (assumption is handheld & home console)
2. Utilizes Sharp freeform display technology
3. Power rivals current gen systems
4. Patents have been filed for flash based technology.
5. Nintendo Network has seen steady upgrades to compete with PSN / Xbox Live
6. Third Party Developers have hinted that they have the SDK's
7. Analysts have hinted that the console will support AR / VR technology

With all this it looks as if Nintendo may get the NX right... but we all know that even with the right ingredients the end result could be terrible.

here's hoping thats not the case.

I highlighted the only points that necessarily pertain to the NX platforms. The rest is speculation that may not apply to any Nintendo product for the foreseeable future. We also know that Nintendo will need both a new handheld and a new home console, so it's fair to assume that NX can refer to both devices.

So far, the numbers bandied about aren't surprising, but they're not particularly meaningful either. NX could still either be pretty appealing products, or they can complete trash. We won't know for sure until we find out what Nintendo actually plans. My bet is on trash for the time being though.

 

[Sydle]

That's exciting. Wasn't expecting it until 2017.

E3 is going to be great.

 

[perfectchaos007]

I've been expecting a Q1 hardware reveal; E3 Game reveal followed by Q2/3 Hardware launch with the meatier software in Q3/4.

Fiscal Q1 at Nintendo is April-June. E3 is in June. Hardware reveal at E3 2016 I'm guessing

 

[Davey Cakes]

2016 is going to be a super fun year, no doubt.

Can't wait!

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Seems pretty optimistic.

After the launch performances of Wii U and 3FD, this number is highly optimistic. Hopefully it works out though.

 

[TunaLover]

A $300 console+handheld bundle sounds tempting, but I doubt they can reach that price, at least during launch.

 

[wheeplash]

As an indie dev, I really want to find out more about the NX. Specifically devkit stuff. If I can somehow get a devkit before launch, that would be great.

Seriously, if Nintendo ignores you guys they are out of their fucking mind. Indies are the present and future.

 

[10k]

It's all about launch titles, if Nintendo could have Zelda, Mario, Metroid, Dragon Quest and Xenoblade for launch I'd bite.

I have other systems for mainstream 3rd party titles, but it would be a bonus if Nintendo could get them back.

Consoles are long term investments why would you want five games to release all at once? Are you rich?

Mario and Zelda will be there at launch with DQ. The the other two are likely to be released eventually.

 

[Jonneh3003]

So GAF...who has a devkit?

 

[Pancake Mix]

Macronix is involved, that could tell us a great deal about platform type... They do the Nintendo handheld game media. If this hybrid has game cards for both handheld and home console then I have no idea how XCX-sized games are going to play out. Lot of manufacturing cost to eat.

Black & White came out 5 months before the 3DS. (September 2010 launch for BW, February 2011 launch for 3DS)

Black 2 & White 2 came on the DS because Black & White was on the 3DS and it wasn't the time for a generational shift.

You're right about the first part, but you made a mistake yourself when trying to correct me for the second part. I know you meant DS.

 

[Tempy]

Man, I didn't expect my friend who works for a certain studio in Japan to answer me so quickly.

One speaker? :-

 

[GulAtiCa]

Seriously, if Nintendo ignores you guys they are out of their fucking mind. Indies are the present and future.

Seriously. Now I'm a very small indie, so I don't really expect to get in on the 1st shipments of dev kits, but they need to get the devkits out to bigger indies soon for sure!

 

[stilgar]

A $300 console+handheld bundle sounds tempting, but I doubt they can reach that price, at least during launch.

In which wet dream did you have this pricepoint in mind. I mean, what the hell. Two systems? For 300 bucks?

 

[Jonneh3003]

Seriously. Now I'm a very small indie, so I don't really expect to get in on the 1st shipments of dev kits, but they need to get the devkits out to bigger indies soon for sure!

I assume you've been in contact with their PR team and such?

 

[Deleted member 752119]

Consoles are long term investments why would you want five games to release all at once? Are you rich?

Mario and Zelda will be there at launch with DQ. The the other two are likely to be released eventually.

To have a broader library that appeals to more people so it sells more right from the start.

Only the hardcore fans are interested in all those listed, so it's moot for most in terms of wanting to buy them all day one.

Just having more great launch games means there are more people who see an "OMG must buy the NX and play this game now!" out there than launching with just a couple big titles.

 

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If they are able to launch hardware that at least matches the PS4 at a cheaper price then they've got a chance--- provided they bring their heavy hitters to the plate launch day. A 299$ NX with a true next gen spiritual successor to Mario 64 and Mario Kart 9 is going to be very compelling next fall.

Also depends whether or not they attach any gimmicks like the WiiPad or Kinect to the hardware. They need to avoid that.

 

[stilgar]

One speaker? :-

The other one is in your heart.

 

[outunderthestars]

Bethesda-Lucasarts-Nintendo of Japan is one of my favourite studios.

This is pretty much exactly what I'd love to see as a handheld. Maybe go clamshell for better control options, but ditch the 3D, second screen, gimmicks etc and just make a kickass handheld.