Nikkei: Nintendo NX to use Android OS

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daredevil.shark on 01 June 2015

Edit: From neogaf (duckrolls thread).

The interesting part is that the article starts by discussing Nintendo's next platform - the one Iwata codenamed NX. They have an insider source who claims that the OS for the platform will be Android based, and that it is a paradigm shift for Nintendo business-wise. The source goes on to say that when third parties abandoned Nintendo's WiiU one by one, it caused turning point in the company. So while they have had a philosophy of developing their own software and hardware concepts internally for all these years, they are now prepared to embrace a more open platform with Android, to allow developers more flexibility in making content that can also be on smartphones and tablets.

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In Katakana; "ＯＳはアンドロイド

OS wa android. Or OS or operating system is Android.

Source: http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXMZO87370000Y5A520C1000000/

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manuel on 01 June 2015

A tablet maybe?

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Platina on 01 June 2015

It'd be great if you could post a recap for those who can't read Japanese...

..but from what the title says, this could be very interesting move if Nintendo actually makes their next handheld able to use Android OS. I was thinking this would be unlikely given how protective Nintendo is about their systems but this could definitely attract more casual gamers..

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Burek on 01 June 2015

This article is members only...
Can you please provide the summary.

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Tlozjb on 01 June 2015

manuel said:
A tablet maybe?

The next handheld having the form of a tablet could be possible, that would explain the existence of the DS VC, to try out how the games will work on one screen. If anything this shows that Nintendo knows that there next handheld/console, needs to get all that stuff mobiles and tablets get if it wants to be successful.

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daredevil.shark on 01 June 2015

Platina said:
It'd be great if you could post a recap for those who can't read Japanese...

..but from what the title says, this could be very interesting move if Nintendo actually makes their next handheld able to use Android OS. I was thinking this would be unlikely given how protective Nintendo is about their systems but this could definitely attract more casual gamers..

People will prefer google translate instead of my poor translation. And in my cell. If a mod wants to edit it then they can.

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Tagged. Not buying this news, though.

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bigtakilla on 01 June 2015

Why is everyone talking about their handheld? Did I miss something? This to me seems like they are talking about their deal with DeNA more than what their next handheld will be... I don't know... As I said, am I missing something.

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Yeah, sure.

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NightDragon83 on 01 June 2015

Because Droid does what Nintendon't!

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