Nintendo NX is a portable console with detachable controllers (Eurogamer)

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Eurogamer are reporting that Nintendo's upcoming NX will be a portable, handheld console with detachable controllers:

On the move, NX will function as a high-powered handheld console with its own display. So far so normal - but here's the twist: we've heard the screen is bookended by two controller sections on either side, which can be attached or detached as required.
Then, when you get home, the system can connect to your TV for gaming on the big screen.
A base unit, or dock station, is used to connect the brain of the NX - within the controller - to display on your TV.

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Even in japan handhelds are dying to mobile.
but at a lower rate than here in the west.

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I know as I had been following what Nvidia has been doing on android since the Tegra 4 but still I could be wrong but seeing from what android tv type systems can run i dont think i am too off.
I sure as hell will be if it turns out to be true, Nintendo need a new home console.


Also, this cant be portable as then this would make the MH redundant.
 
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This is actually how i think the NX should be, detachable controllers, you can attach SNES inspired controllers, a GC controler, something more portable etc ... Or use the tablet on its own for casual gaming, second screen.
 

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but at a lower rate than here in the west.
doesn't matter, both hardware and software sales are abyssmal.
Last week Yokai Watch 3 launched and sold 600k copies (lowest first week for the series). And while these are still healthy numbers the second placed game only managed to sell 10k copies.
I think this rumor to be a load of bullcrap though. A home console/handheld hybrid would be ideal for japans current market and a natural evolution from the Wii U.
 

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A base unit, or dock station, is used to connect the brain of the NX - within the controller - to display on your TV.

So how do I use the controller if it's in the dock. Sounds like clickbait speculation article to me. Also, how do you do local multi-player? Friend needs to buy their own NX or something? Seems more like this is the mobile companion to the NX, and not the actual NX itself.
 
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So how do I use the controller if it's in the dock. Sounds like clickbait speculation article to me. Also, how do you do local multi-player? Friend needs to buy their own NX or something? Seems more like this is the mobile companion to the NX, and not the actual NX itself.
Of course its clickbait, no where does it say its just a rumour and rather it regards it as fact.
 

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As long as it's not some huge ass controller that doesn't fit in your pocket and actually resembles a handheld and not a tablet, I'm perfectly fine with it. I've been looking forward to a new powerful Nintendo handheld, and it's about time they've moved on from the dual screens.
 

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Here are few reasons why this is bullshit imo:

-This would mean the MH is redundant as it also is a portable
- Ubisoft wouldn't support another wii u nor sega.
-Could a console with this spec run next gen games like sonic 2017 on par with ps4 neo and scorpio? hell no.
 
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I haven't read the article, but judging by the illustration, this looks like bullshit. Are they seriously suggesting those two little controllers detach from the screen and become the controllers for the console? How the hell do they expect people to play a game with half a controller?
 
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What's the point of the controller portions being detachable? So when it's docked to the TV you can dual-wield them Wiimote & nunchuk style to control it from the couch? Seems a bit daft, might as well just bundle it with a proper controller for TV play and and avoid the problems detachable parts could cause such as losing them, connectivity issues and manufacturing costs.
 

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FFS this is a terrible idea. I imagine this is untrue, otherwise this severely lowers my interest in the NX.

I mean, a Tegra X1? Really? For a handheld that'd ok, but a "hybrid" home console that's supposed to be a Wii U successor? Not in the least. The X1 might be nice and powerful for a mobile SoC, but it's still leagues below current gen home consoles, let alone the "mid-gen" upgrades we'll see soon.
 

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FFS this is a terrible idea. I imagine this is untrue, otherwise this severely lowers my interest in the NX.

I mean, a Tegra X1? Really? For a handheld that'd ok, but a "hybrid" home console that's supposed to be a Wii U successor? Not in the least. The X1 might be nice and powerful for a mobile SoC, but it's still leagues below current gen home consoles, let alone the "mid-gen" upgrades we'll see soon.
Well, kimishima did say it wasn't a successor... Even though it obviously is.
 

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Hard to tell since it really was not drawn to scale but it probably will be smaller but who knows it is all conspiracies at this point. Personally I am interested how the processor will work as the Nvidia Tegra processors are quite weak for modern console gaming.

Or they are going to something the size of a tablet which seems way more likely.
 

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