The rumors about the upcoming Nintendo NX have really picked up in the last few weeks. There has been a lot of speculation about what to expect. There are also rumors which suggest this may be all hype. One of the most talked about speculation is that there will be a portable version of the console. As of now, Nintendo has not confirmed or denied any of these rumors.
Speculation on Features
According to some gaming consoles experts, the NX is expected to come in two parts. That means when one makes a purchase, they can expect to get a pair of consoles. One of these consoles will be used for home gaming. The other console is rumored to be a handheld console that is portable. However, it is still unclear if the two will be linked by an internet connection. It will definitely be interesting to find out how it all works.
One of the reasons why Nintendo may be developing such a console is due to the flop of the Wii U console. According to Nintendo’s own data, this was the worst console they have ever produced in terms of sales. The number of sales tanked almost immediately after the hyped release of the console. The major problem of the console was how limited it was. Although one could project their gameplay, it was only within a few feet.
The new console that Nintendo is working on is rumored to have improved on this. Instead of being able to play, portable games from only a limited distance. One can now carry their console anywhere they are headed. Speculation is that it is going to have an internet connection, which can link via phone to the main console.
It seems that Nintendo like many other companies is learning from the success of Apple. Essentially, the company intends to create a single environment for all its games. This is among the reasons Apple has succeeded. Customers can get solutions to their needs from different devices under the same environment.
Another major rumor that has been circulating about the Nintendo NX is that it will have 900P resolution. This could be disappointing if it turns out to be true. In most cases, the standard high definition resolution is 1080P. If this rumor is confirmed, the console may have already lost to the competition even before it launches. As with all rumors, this particular one should be treated with a lot of skepticism. It would be a good idea to hear what Nintendo has to say about it first.
Expected Release Date
Although the company has yet to confirm they are working on any console, a date for the release of the console is expected either in 2016 or 2017. In fact, the only reason news about the Nintendo NX leaked was to end speculation that Nintendo had exited the console market. This was after rumors began to spread that it had changed its focus to developing games for mobile platforms.
One of the strongest indicators that the game could be released by the middle of 2016 is that there are game developers who already have the hardware. In fact, a popular Japanese game developer has announced that their latest game has support for Nintendo’s future console. However, in past years, some console developers have released the hardware for consoles many years ahead of a console’s release. With Nintendo staying tight-lipped about all the rumors, it is not clear what exactly is going on.
Why the Delays?
One of the reasons Nintendo may be staying quite is that it may have run into problems. Maybe the project was too ambitious and some of the parts may not be fitting in well. In addition, after the failure of the Wii U console, they may be finding it hard to get game developers on board with their new console. Thus, Nintendo may have had to develop more games for the console than they originally expected they would.
Conclusion
All this is just mere speculation. However, one thing that becomes abundantly clear when one examine the rumors is that Nintendo is working on something. For those who are still enthusiastic about Nintendo games, this could be very exciting news. We can only hope that Nintendo has taken it past successes and failures in gaming consoles seriously.
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