What if the Nintendo NX isn't new hardware?

Jason Faulkner writes: "Nintendo has remained fairly mum regarding their NX project. Other than that it will be a "dedicated game platform with a brand-new concept," there hasn't been much comment from Nintendo. Sure there's been supposition involving patents that Nintendo has filed since the announcement, but nothing at all concrete."

[Rimgal]

"We believe that NX is instead a software platform that's designed to help them break into the mobile gaming market, their own version of Apple's App Store or the Google Play Store."

That would make a lot of people pissed.

[XboxOneX]

Hopefully Nintendo do like Sega did and stop producing consoles and bring all there 1st party games to to PS4 and XBOX ONE. I think then EVERYONE would be happy.

[ABizzel1]

Nintendo fanboys wouldn't.

But at the same time I don't see Nintendo ever doing this. This can only happen through a joint venture IMO, if say Sony and Nintendo partnered together for gaming, or MS bought Nintendo. Neither of which are likely to happen.

Nintendo simply needs to be bought by Disney, and produce budget consoles, because technologically they're far behind, and that's because they're not a technology company. They're an entertainment company now. Disney doesn't have a technological muscle either, but they have 10x the income as Nintendo and can help them reach a much larger audience with exclusive / timed exclusive deals and promotions between Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, Lucas Arts, Pixar, and much more.

[Nekroo91]

You're actually right, they can make more money that way because the player base increases.

And the fact is the only reason to buy a Nintendo console it's to play their exclusives, so instead of publishing a game on a 13 million market they can do it for 50.

[Hoffmann]

I would buy Mario Kart or Smash Bros on Day 1 if they would release it for a Playstation console.

[never4get]

NX could use the same hardware as the PS4. PS4 cpu, gpu, isn't exactly new...or maybe it is not? Since there's still no 8 core Jaguar CPU for PC.

[k-dillinger]

but why would they need to do that Nintendo as a whole with systems and games are doing alot better than Microsoft so why not Xbox since it its the weaker brand of the 3 and their systems not doing as well as Nintendo systems (handhelds included) I think you have a better argument that Microsoft should go software that's a better idea if you ask me

[Ck1x]

Nintendo has more money in the bank than Sony and profitable now. Why pull a Sega, Sega doesn't look that healthy! Sony and Microsoft should just let Apple and Samsung make consoles while putting their games on those platforms. Arguments that you pose go both ways in business and only the fan boys post such comments. It's even more insane when people say the PS4 & XbOne when we already know that Nintendo is working on their next hardware already. You guys can get a little creative and at least say PS4 and XbThree...

[NukaCola]

I have thought that NX meant Nintendo Cross since they announced it. So Nintendo X Playstation for console titles and Nintendo X iOS for mobile gaming, etc..

I hope if they become a software company that they don't screw the fans or badtardise their IPs.

[3-4-5]

NX is the thing that binds the Handheld + Console.

They aren't giving being the leader in the dedicated handheld market.

No smart person or company gives up leading any market on earth.

* So there Will be a dedicated handheld.

They also claimed already that it won't be iphone based or anything like that.

NX allows games to be played on Handheld + console and keep them connected to each other.

ios/phone games will be made by Nintendo.

They already stated they have some in the works, but those games are being developed with the help of other developers.

* Remember when it was announced Nintendo wanted to partner with other companies.....this is it.

They are doing so to include those types of games, without having to sacrifice their current dev teams and allow those teams to make games for NX handheld & console.

When you connect all the dots things start to add up a bit more clearly.

The problem is these "journalist sites".....glorified facebook rants/ end up cherry picking whatever piece of info fits their agenda.

They don't want to show you all the pieces of the puzzle, as you would figure it out.

When you have something figured out, you can't be tricked.

When you can't be tricked you can't be manipulated by lies, and therefore will request truth, and only value and listen to that.

* There will be 100+ articles written about what it might be, but most of these sites won't group all the facts together to try and figure it out.

Figuring out the truth = they have less to speculate about.

That is why I like sites like GameExplain where they actually try and connect the dots and figure stuff out to get as close to the truth as possible.

[GrantPatterson]

There's nothing wrong with speculation. Hell, there's entire markets based around nothing but predictions and educated guesses.

And really, there's no "figuring out the truth" when the company itself isn't saying anything. Unless there's a factual leak, all people can do is speculate.

Look at Pokemon GO and tell me that they're not about to make a significant push into the mobile space.

[GrantPatterson]

Also, here's a piece from Gamespot today:
"Elsewhere in the interview, Kimishima indicated he had no intention to alter the course Iwata placed the company on, and will continue Nintendo's efforts to enter the mobile market."

http://www.gamespot.com/art...

Looks like that speculation might not be that far off the mark, according to the breadcrumb trail.

[hduce]

Didn't Reggie refer to the NX as a console?

[BenRage3]

The article's argument is partially built upon a false premise.

"The last time Nintendo supported three current-gen systems was during the days of the Virtual Boy..."

^untrue, and wildly uninformed.

Remember Nintendo's 3 pillars? When DS was announced it was a 3rd system--Gamecube, Gameboy Advance. Obviously it ended up replacing the GBA, but Nintendo didn't know for sure how the DS would be received.

I look at NX as the exact same thing. New hardware that may or may not replace one of Nintendo's existing systems and/or could possibly live alongside them depending on how it is received by the public.

[GrantPatterson]

It was a third pillar to supplant the second pillar currently in place. Nintendo has no desire to support three console system ecosystems on a full time basis, handheld or otherwise.

[GrantPatterson]

Depends on how it's accomplished, really. If it's a mobile storefront that finally brings one-account functionality to Virtual Console games across handheld, console and mobile platforms, then it could be a gamechanger of the highest order.

[TheColbertinator]

Maybe the NX is a state of mind,a complex thought or a futuristic vision like 4D gaming.

[Steptoe]

Stop living in the past
be alive and do think forward too
i so love nintendo games.

[Fin_The_Human]

Maybe its some kind of new pizza.

[gamingpro]

Lol bubble up for funny comment

[Spikeantestor]

Well, it would probably upset people who sold thier Wii U, hedging bets that Zalda would be moved to the new system.

[PlatinumGX]

That would be really funny.

[MasterCornholio]

Maybe it's a new type of Japanese toilet that talks to you and allows you to play games while taking a dump.

:)

I love those Japanese toilets I would immediately buy one if it was branded by Nintendo. I've only seen Toto branded ones here though. They sure are expensive.

:(

Why am I talking about high tech toilets?

:I

Anyways on a more serious note I believe the NX will be some weird handheld console hybrid. That what makes the most sense to me at least.

[Ark_]

For an interactive toilet ...
just put a kinect in the bowl. :P

[MasterCornholio]

Now that's just frightening.....

http://i2.kym-cdn.com/photo...

[GrantPatterson]

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

I thought of this as soon as I read "Japanese toilet."

[DivineAssault]

what if it is? Miyamoto said its a console so why doubt it? Maybe its a handheld though

[mcstorm]

I think the next console we will see will be a replacement for the 3ds rather than the wiiu but I see the handheld working with the wiiu and then 12 to 18 months later I see Nintendo bringing out a new home console that will link with the new handheld and the NX part is the software they use to make it all work together. I maybe wrong but we don't know much so far so its just a wait and see for us all.

[RPGrinder]

Reggie said it was a console. Stop with the bate hit articles with no substance

[Jamaicangmr]

I don't understand why so many want Nintendo to stop making consoles. Im not talking about the article im reffering to some of the comments on here.

Yes Nintendo has done some questionable crap that most of us lets say "Hardcore" gamer never quite understood. However with just Sony and MS it might not be so bright of a future as we think. We need Sony and MS to keep challenging each other interms of innovation and games and Nintendo to regulate price because those two would have no problem going back to $600 consoles instead of putting in work and making amazing $400 consoles.

Yeah i stopped buying Nintendo consoles from the gamecube but that doesn't say i dont see their relevance. So come on stop with this go the way of Sega talk and look at the bigger picture.

[About30Ninjas]

I feel NX gonna be similar to Steam is gonna be a OS where you can play all downloaded games on PC and other devices, as far they next console goes I feel like is gonna be a device that gonna be a fusion of a home console and a handheld basically a gamepad that you can take outside.

[Ck1x]

I'm actually hoping that Nintendo and Valve partner to bring steam to home consoles. I know that it's not a popular opinion in the gaming realm, but what better advantage could a Nintendo console have by being able to offer steam sale prices on 3rd party games.

[About30Ninjas]

That actually a smart idea but I doubt Nintendo would partner up with Valve

[Ck1x]

I'm pretty sure that next year we are not only going to see the NX handheld, but at e3 they will probably show the prototype home console and how software works between both devices. Nintendo is going to want to present this message as clear as possible when unveiled and generate as big of buzz as possible leading up to the home console. Hopefully they wait until next year to finalize the home consoles specs, but pretty sure at this point that the next handheld is set in stone with what they want it to be...

[WizzroSupreme]

Well, if it isn't, then there'll be a lot less to talk about next year for Nintendo.

[mEATgrinder]

For me an upgraded version of the original Wii would be enough. I think Sony & MS have abandoned their move hardware. I really enjoyed the Wii sports