I'm going to assume that every Pro Controller they make (or whatever it's called) will have an NFC chip reader in them.
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Nintendo NX rumored to use Nvidia's Pascal GPU architecture
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I'm going to assume that every Pro Controller they make (or whatever it's called) will have an NFC chip reader in them.
what if I were to tell you... that this leak revealed everything substantial about the nx?
because that's kinda the vibe i'm getting right now. what else are yall expecting from the unveiling besides new software?
I hope it's shaped like a sphere.
The Wii U CPU would have been cool... if it was in the Wii. It really couldn't stand up to the competition of the current (PS3/360) or next gen (PS4/XBO). They probably thought they did some cool engineering, making a PPC tri-core and practically doubling the clock.
Just wasn't enough.
I've always thought that the NX is going to have a tough CPU. As stated, it's gonna be easier to scale GPU assets, but not as much when it comes to game logic.
Just wasn't enough.
I've always thought that the NX is going to have a tough CPU. As stated, it's gonna be easier to scale GPU assets, but not as much when it comes to game logic.
A second device that isn't what people are expecting and eurogamer didn't report on. Oops.
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megabytecr
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Interesting, maybe to support the use of streaming tech in clever ways.
The controller is probably also a big surprise.
I am also in the 7" tablet size camp. I can see some type of surprise with the SCD patent, maybe not in the short term but in the future.
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Well, I'm thinking of how the PS Neo leaked many months prior to its announcement or launch. We had actual hardware specs for that, including clock speeds. I wouldn't really expect Nintendo leaks to get that far, but I could see things like:
- Screen resolution and screen size
- Estimates about what the specs are regarding the CPU, GPU, RAM, etc. (I know a new devkit is supposed to release this month, so I could see details coming from that)
- More details on what the controllers look like and have (Wiimote vs. GamePad buttons, motion or not, etc.)
- Any other gimmicks that might exist
- How this whole hybrid thing is being implemented in games
ShadowFox08
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To those of you in the hybrid bandwagon, how do you feel about Nintendo advertising two separate retail mobile and console job positions?
https://mynintendonews.com/2016/08/...16/08/nintendo-nx-hand-held-hybrid-console/
https://mynintendonews.com/2016/08/...16/08/nintendo-nx-hand-held-hybrid-console/
Astral Dog
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wonder, people are expecting 1080p for NX games, but, is there enough piwer there for Wii U games @ fullHD?
If its 2× or 3× Wii U is that enough for BotW at 1080p, and what about the graphical intensive games? I think they would still be 720p unless there is some GPU upgrade in the dock, but wouldnt that be expensive too?
If its 2× or 3× Wii U is that enough for BotW at 1080p, and what about the graphical intensive games? I think they would still be 720p unless there is some GPU upgrade in the dock, but wouldnt that be expensive too?
Dark Cloud
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It's funny how both sides of the argument are using this to "support" their belief be it a hybrid or using it to say there will be two separate systems lol!
historically, not only do nintendo specs not get leaked, they aren't even given when the hardware is unveiled. or released!
i get the feeling that the answer to a lot of your points is going to be "it's exactly what you think" and a lot of those details aren't going to be filled in even when nintendo shows the thing. leak says the power is somewhere between wii u and ps4... after it's unveiled, I don't think anything more specific than that will come up in any official capacity.
ShadowFox08
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At this point, I'd rather have it as a hybrid so Nintendo could focus on one system. But I'm a console owner over handheld, so I care more about power than portability.
The evidence for a portable and console position is out in the open though.
Dark Cloud
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Console only fans seem to be let down by this hybrid only because they won't get a higher power system-handheld side holding the console side back.
But we don't know that's for sure. Let's say it's a hybrid and they can do the whole SCD thing to where it's power level of PS4 when you buy an SCD add on, then I think console only fans will be more happy.
ShadowFox08
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Well yeah, but a lot of people here are drawing conclusions that there's going to be no real significant change once its plugged in a tv, which would effectively just make it a "portable" and not really a hybrid at all.
I can understand both view points. The major issue here with the hybrid is that portability seems to be priority, and its power is dependent on how much power it draws which affects battery power and heating significantly.
Cow Mengde
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What's this about a controller leak? These threads move too fast and it's hard to figure out what is GAF's speculation and what might be leaks.
Controller leak? Where?
Schnozberry
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Even if Nintendo were building separate devices for both markets, how big of a gap do you realistically expect in performance if they are to share the same library?
I think rather than try and parse the different compromises necessary to accomplish a unified library in multiple hardware configurations, they went down a road that lets them become more focused on software development and allows consumers maximum flexibility.
Also, I don't think the SCD is a viable product unless it's included in the box with an NX. "But this second expensive device to reach the performance of our competitor" isn't much of a sales pitch, especially when it would like eliminate any economic advantage that comes from NX's alleged friendly price point.
There's really only one side arguing anything (Team Two Systems/AMD).
Everyone else believes it's a hybrid because that's the most reputable leak/rumor we've had so far. Most thought it was two systems before Eurogamer, myself included.
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Very, very true. I agree with all of that. I don't think my expectations were realisticjust hopeful.
Spyder_Monkey
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LOL Oooh.
If Nintendo does two systems, they won't have a different architecture from their portable, so AMD is basically out.
Cow Mengde
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I'm tired. Must have misread the thread. Very stressful week at work.
Panajev2001a
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If the NX does not have a 3D screen I will be sad as when it worked, even on the original 3DS, the effect really gave you a feeling of much larger worlds... I was not a 3DS believer until I played a demo of OoT running on a 3DS at a mall... that did sell me the 3D screen experience.
One of the early tweets talking about it before it leaked was hinting towards it being a manufactured leak.
I love the 3D as well, especially now that Ninty has improved it so much on the n3DS. But unfortunately i don't think it's going to happen again on NX, they'd probably try to improve resolution and provide better graphics and battery life.
Once more since someone else said the exact same thing. It's only a portable if you're only thinking of just power.
As a hybrid, it is supposed to do things that it couldn't do separately as either console or handheld.
As a portable it can now do local multiplayer on one system, something that you'd find on a home console. As a home console it can be portable, something you couldn't do with the Wii U.
That's the short of it, still have to find out what features the dock has like HDD support etc.
Starchasing
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3d is out because it does not work with more than one person, and NX is a mobile local multiplayer machine.
The one leak for the NX I believe!
Whoa...
Well...actually, there may be a way to kind of do it, assuming the detachable controllers have screens...or you can use your smartphone in tandem/as a controller for it. Remember that glasses-less 3D patent Nintendo has? (Though showing a guy in glasses!) If you take the concept and kind of reverse it (using eye tracking with the cameras and positioning via any number of methods, from IR to magnets to ultrasonic), each player could have their own little window into the game world relative to where they are, what they're looking at, how they are aiming the controller/phone, etc. That could make for a pretty fun setup really, like going around trying to find Toad's treasure, or playing Paper Mario and taking peeks behind the diorama level for clues!
No. Don't group people in with the Polaris crew just because they think there will be more than one variant of the hardware later on.
You're assuming that everything will be done as it has been in the past, when they've already done things differently than you'd expect. Also, the screen specs are really important and hotly debated. I don't think that you need to downplay everything with "it's Nintendo doing what Nintendo do."
Graphics Horse
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A dual view screen gimmick approaches..
Predates their 3D screens but very similar tech
Edit: thought the last time they showed was 2005 but they are still working on them!
https://youtu.be/P2Lpwt_fn4c
3D is out because no one cares so it would be a waste of money.
This definitely isn't the case. It would say "mobile" in that case, and it certainly wouldn't be for retail marketing.
Most likely the departments will be merged after the reveal, or there will be a microconsole available at some point next year.
A dual view screen gimmick approaches..
Predates their 3D screens but very similar tech
Edit: thought the last time they showed was 2005 but they are still working on them!
https://youtu.be/P2Lpwt_fn4c
...OK, that is awesome! And it's Sharp too doing it! That could be a really cool "gimmick" for a new portable screen device!
Vampirolol
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And this time they'll call it: "Nintendo Dual Screen as dual like something totally different depending on how U look at it! There's no play like it."
With then focusing on just portable merging their businesses it would be good For once to see them going "full tech" this time
Pascal, tegra X2, 720p screen, free form display, SCD for the dock and so on.
Going full power also o the sw development too with many games avoiding their usual drought
Pascal, tegra X2, 720p screen, free form display, SCD for the dock and so on.
Going full power also o the sw development too with many games avoiding their usual drought
LOL!!! "No really, totally different this time U guys!"
They could call it the Nintendo ViiUR!
A dual view screen gimmick approaches..
Predates their 3D screens but very similar tech
Edit: thought the last time they showed was 2005 but they are still working on them!
https://youtu.be/P2Lpwt_fn4c
So... a 1 screen clamshell design, with the lid being a mirror. Got it.
Graphics Horse
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Yeah I'd never thought to search for videos before, seems they have been popping up for years, was a bit of a limited use for laptop and PC screens to be useful but makes sense for vehicles, and maybe games.
Graphics Horse
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Hah, well, maybe not. Good for 2 player Mario kart though
The mirror is just there to demonstrate that different viewing angles reveal different images. A gaming application would be to allow two people to have their own viewpoint using a single, full screen. So basically glasses-less simulview
More like shitty screen, 1 SM core 200 Mhz Maxwell, HDMI cable to connect to the TV.
NX Hybrid
$250 - Launch - March 2017
NX Handheld
$200 - Fall 2017
NX Micro Console
$180 - Fall 2017
Nintendo should be aiming for the above prices. However for launch it should be only the hybrid option so people understand the concept of having all games come out on a single platform and it also gives the system a gimmick.
$250 - Launch - March 2017
NX Handheld
$200 - Fall 2017
NX Micro Console
$180 - Fall 2017
Nintendo should be aiming for the above prices. However for launch it should be only the hybrid option so people understand the concept of having all games come out on a single platform and it also gives the system a gimmick.
You think that they'll charge $50 for a dock?
You forgot to say dual-core A35 @1 GHz and 1GB of RAM @15-20 GB/s
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