NX - Nintendo's Next Generation Hardware Concept

[the_ultimate_evil]

It's an interesting concept but I'm not sold yet. I'd be curious to see what's the range and how durable things are

Have we confirmed if the games are cartridge based or is it all flash memory

 

[Benstamania]

Well one things for sure.. Nintendo tends to make things that are hard to break. To be quite honest I'll probably have this docked 90% of the time but for small trips and whatnot this will be great.

 

[Benstamania]

GameInformer says cartridge based games but they're only citing the glimpse we saw in the trailer.

 

[Matt Mortem]

Hate the name but love the system. Everything about it looks great. I need more info on launch stuff though, like bundles and such.

 

[Havok83]

It's an interesting concept but I'm not sold yet. I'd be curious to see what's the range and how durable things are

Have we confirmed if the games are cartridge based or is it all flash memory

What's the difference? Cartridges are flash memory

 

[Benstamania]

Hate the name but love the system. Everything about it looks great. I need more info on launch stuff though, like bundles and such.

I wonder when we'll get that info? March isn't far away.. you'd think they would want preorders up by Christmas at least, right?

Also, just read on twitter that some "insiders" are saying the handheld is the 900p XBO comparable part of the system.. while docked mode is indeed full 1080 PS4 comparable. I read those reports long ago on NeoGaf but they've come up again.

 

[Iceman]

I like the look of it, and the look of the controller.

 

[Benstamania]

I'm pretty much a digital only guy.. but I'll buy these carts. I love Nintendo Box Art (first party stuff) and if these are 3DS style boxes they'll fit nicely on my shelf.

 

[Benstamania]

I like the look of it, and the look of the controller.

I hope we get a gaudy gold Zelda console.

 

[Iceman]

I'd also say this launches at 299. They keep it between top hand held and home console price.

Sounds about right.

 

[Iceman]

I hope we get a gaudy gold Zelda console.

Haha, has to happen.

 

[Benstamania]

Thrilled to be a publishing partner for #NintendoSwitch! The platform presents exciting opportunities for our studios & fans. - Bethesda Twitter

Just really cool to see. I'm wishing Nintendo the best here..I'm So Nintendo hyped right now I have no idea if I can come down, lol.

 

[Iceman]

I'm pretty much a digital only guy.. but I'll buy these carts. I love Nintendo Box Art (first party stuff) and if these are 3DS style boxes they'll fit nicely on my shelf.

I have only recently become a digital only guy. And about a year and half ago I got rid of all my old consoles and games apart from 360. The only thing I kept were some of the SNES carts for nostalgia value. The box art and also the art on the console box (mine came with SFII) are all awesome.

 

[Benstamania]

This is an excellent write up. Take some time today and give t a read.

http://www.gamesradar.com/the-tongue-tied-wii-u-is-dead-the-nintendo-switch-speaks-clearly/

 

[Matt Mortem]

If pre-orders are up by Christmas I'm definitely having all family members put there money on that pre-order. I want whatever deluxe super bundle they have for this. I'm also extremely curious as to the launch lineup. Is it launching with Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, Splatoon, Skyrim and an NBA game? That would be mind boggling for Nintendo to launch with such a stellar lineup. Unheard of even.

 

[Lily Adler]

I ****ing love it! Did they just show us a new Mario game in the trailer ?!

I may buy this one.

 

[Sithborg]

I ****ing love it! Did they just show us a new Mario game in the trailer ?!

I may buy this one.

Yes, a new 3D Mario. That looks to be Western based.

 

[Benstamania]

If pre-orders are up by Christmas I'm definitely having all family members put there money on that pre-order. I want whatever deluxe super bundle they have for this. I'm also extremely curious as to the launch lineup. Is it launching with Zelda, Mario, Mario Kart, Splatoon, Skyrim and an NBA game? That would be mind boggling for Nintendo to launch with such a stellar lineup. Unheard of even.

I doubt it launches with Mario.. but they did say a new Mario title is in launch window. I'd say Zelda, Mario Kart, Splatoon, Skyrim and NBA are pretty much gaurenteed.

Maybe I'm wrong tho. Read today that this was supposed to be revealed in September but they wanted to make sure Mario was ready to show on it.

Agree with you tho. I'm skipping the Pro and PSVR for now.. putting my extra gaming funds towards this.

 

[Lily Adler]

Yes, a new 3D Mario. That looks to be Western based.

Awesome! I actually shouted "NEW MARIOOOO!!?!?!" when it appeared.

 

[Benstamania]

I'm flipping that it looks closer to 64 than the "New" or "Land" Mario's.

 

[Matt Mortem]

My biggest concern with it right now is the controller size. I have very large hands. I hope it's not uncomfortable to play.

 

[Benstamania]

The split controllers do look small.. but there are two others that look to be Xbox One controller sized. So I'm figuring my kids can use the little guys and I'll use a "pro".

 

[Matt Mortem]

Using the little controller hunks by themselves in a multiplayer situation seems annoying. They look smaller than a Wiimote. I don't have a friend group that'd be interested in playing any Nintendo stuff together so that won't be an issue. The Pro Controller they showed off looked great and will probably be my main means of playing NX titles.

 

[Benstamania]

Also... I'm getting Frankenstein wavebird vibes from this.

Edit: For comparisons sake.

 

[Matt Mortem]

I like that it seems to be matte instead of glossy like the Wii U. The Wii U Gamepad always looked disgusting from all the smudges and fingerprints.