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Emily Rogers: NX prototype had a 6.2" 720p multi-touch screen, 2 USB ports on dock
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Half a decade later, that's not that big of a feat.
I can complain about screen resolution all day if you want, no matter the platform.
I guess we all have different standards.
Fourth Storm
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That's good at least. I know there's better stuff out there, but I shudder at the thought of buying a new console w/ a TN screen.
BRocknRolla
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I think that's exactly why it matters. Resolution of a screen and its effect on how the image looks is directly related to how far you are away from it. There are plenty of situations when you might be literally inches away from a phone; rarely that in front of a monitor or TV. That said, most phones aren't being used to the fullest extent of their screens anyway because of the needed processing and battery power.
Web pages, images, and text looks really nice, but you're not getting that fidelity in streaming video or games.
NOLA_Gaffer
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Perhaps I should use the term "Pocketable" then?
Easily take-around-able without requiring a backpack, purse, or other accessory.
Is pure marketing. I guess the iPhone 6S plus is outdated since my older Note 4 had 70% more pixels, let alone the regular 6S.
Exactly, and I can debate with you all day about how what you're wanting is illogical in real-world gaming scenarios.
So, you want either sub-Wii U graphics or sub-native games? Just so it can match phones?
This is sarcasm. I'm saying that it is. I refuse to believe otherwise.
And most likely a headphone jack. Cmon Nintendo, get with the times...
I mean, I know what I am talking about because I have used such a screen before, unlike you.
Dark Cloud
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Holy shit this is what I needed! I feel refueled with this new rumor. 
Man 720p for a handheld is soooo great! And this dock had two USB ports at the time means it serves a bigger function??
Man 720p for a handheld is soooo great! And this dock had two USB ports at the time means it serves a bigger function??
What's the best looking mobile game you have played on your high resolution phone?
Jon Carter
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If the games actually run at 720p on a handheld, I'll be pretty impressed.
I have. 720p is better since native resolution games > clearer fonts on twitter.
Serenitynow
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Tbh I don't consider my 3DS XL pocketable. Can it fit in my pockets? Yeah, maybe my shorts pockets. But even then it would weigh me down and constantly bump my leg. Probably can't fit in all of my jeans pockets either. What we have currently isn't exactly practical.
Enter the Dragon Punch
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Biggest worries here should be Nintendo's awful love for TN panels and the way sub-720p games will look
Yes you can hold it in your hands but it's not gonna be like a 3ds.
Well i wouldn't call the iPhone outdated, but yeah. You get the point.
On a side note, i'd like to know what people think about the 499$, 1136x640 iPhone SE
Yup, agreed. TN screen would actually be something to complain about, not 720p res on a 6" screen.
Something sub res that can't compare to vita launch titles lol
I doubt there's going to be any sub res game, this thing has to play titles on the TV screen as well.
And Nintendo already ditched TN with the new 3DS, which now ships with IPS panels for both screens from what i've read recently. IPS isn't ideal for me, but at least is not TN.
Multi touch! Finally. So a nice glass screen, none of this bendy plastic crap!
Better be a decent IPS screen, unlikely to be OLED. Sounds like a good screen and 720p a great compromise. Will still look decent enough without requiring huge pixel pushing power like modern phone screens.
Colour me interested.
Better be a decent IPS screen, unlikely to be OLED. Sounds like a good screen and 720p a great compromise. Will still look decent enough without requiring huge pixel pushing power like modern phone screens.
Colour me interested.
JetSetRadio
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Funny gal.
Kibbles
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That's a 1080p screen
Dark_3nergy
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This is also what I really want. It really never felt right to play Monster Hunter on the 3DS.
I know someone who cannot play Monster Hunter on their 3DS due to a neck injury. I am really hoping, this person can finally be able to play Monster Hunter with me without straining their neck. This screen size is a tiny bit worry some in that regard.
davidwhangchoi
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i hope to play some snes games on it. 720p sounds great!
GustyGardens
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720p? The resolution on my phone screen is higher than that. Nintendo, always behind the times. Just give me a PC in a portable shell. Mouse, keyboard and all. Is that really so hard?
/s
Using the screens (which I've also done by the way so you don't even have that point) does not mean you're qualified to talk about whether those screens can actually translate to real-life gaming performance.
As has been said time and time again, we are NOT comparing phones, the NX needs to at the very least run BotW at an acceptable 30fps to make sure it's not completely trounced by the Wii U version. Show me a less than $300 phone that can run something like that at 1080p and you'll clearly know a lot more about technology than me.
epicmartin7
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> Notices 2 NX rumors at once
Could be multitouch resistive...Multi touch! Finally. So a nice glass screen, none of this bendy plastic crap!
Kudo
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This is very true too, 720p screen doesn't confirm that all the games will be running 720p in portable mode anyway.
It also could be streaming at 720p like Wii U does? That would be even bigger bummer, but if it's supposed to be portable don't see that happening.
Davey Cakes
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Exactly.
The DS Lite was probably the last pocket handheld from Nintendo. Everything since, especially considering the focus on XL editions (which are popular), leads me to believe Nintendo finally said "let's go in the on-the-go tablet direction this time."
Dark Cloud
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I definitely trust Emily. It'll be nice in this topic once the really good speculation begins lol.
I wonder how long ago this prototype was. Maybe she'll clarify later.
I wonder how long ago this prototype was. Maybe she'll clarify later.
> Notices 2 NX rumors at once
Better prepare more windows because shit's going to go down when it finally gets revealed. It'll be annnyyy minute now. Just keep waiting.
mocolostrocolos
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I'd trade the 6.2" screen for the OLED screen Vita had.
Just do it Nintendo.
Just do it Nintendo.
Raiden1018
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Wow. She seems extremely unsure.
Like "I don't know if it is but..."
"It might change idk.."
"It might, it might not.."
Like "I don't know if it is but..."
"It might change idk.."
"It might, it might not.."
Mixolydian
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NOLA_Gaffer
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I agree, the 3DS XL is hilariously oversized.
That's why I'm glad this guy exists:
Davey Cakes
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Would you want to post these rumors with full confidence? She's just giving herself wiggle room because the details aren't confirmed straight from Nintendo.
epicmartin7
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That's what I'm looking forward to actually than more rumors. I'm tired of all these rumors tbh as it feels so close to the actual reveal lol. I just want something from Nintendo xD.
AndyMoogle
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Native 720p looks infinitely better than upscaled to 1080p.
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