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Forums - Nintendo Discussion - Iwata: Redefining the definition of video game platforms will require about 2 years - Shortages on launchs periods (2014)

 

Is 2016 a reasonable release date for NX?

Yes, ready to jump to new experiences 49 50.52%
 
No, not enough time for Wii U and 3DS 48 49.48%
 
Total:97

Beware: news are not from this year, this information is from last year, although I didn't find the thread, believe this is important to re-post concerning the resent news.

 

Last year, in May 2014, Satoru Iwata told us the first hints about the future. The first one, they need around 2 years to change the definition of gaming platforms (Q2-2):

"(...)the idea I mentioned about redefining the definition of video game platforms will also require approximately two years."

Could this means NX/Fusion or mobile development?

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/140508qa/index.html

 

But there's another hint in regards to recent news about NX (Q5):

"Last year Nintendo reorganized its R&D divisions and integrated the handheld device and home console development teams into one division under Mr. Takeda. Previously, our handheld video game devices and home video game consoles had to be developed separately as the technological requirements of each system, whether it was battery-powered or connected to a power supply, differed greatly, leading to completely different architectures and, hence, divergent methods of software development. However, because of vast technological advances, it became possible to achieve a fair degree of architectural integration. We discussed this point, and we ultimately concluded that it was the right time to integrate the two teams.

For example, currently it requires a huge amount of effort to port Wii software to Nintendo 3DS because not only their resolutions but also the methods of software development are entirely different. The same thing happens when we try to port Nintendo 3DS software to Wii U. If the transition of software from platform to platform can be made simpler, this will help solve the problem of game shortages in the launch periods of new platforms."

Could this be a Nintendo-like solution for NX's launch?

http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/library/events/140130qa/02.html

 

Your thoughs?



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Geez, can't anybody just create one thread dedicated to NX rumors, speculation etc. instead of having thread after thread clog up the forum?



DerNebel said:
Geez, can't anybody just create one thread dedicated to NX rumors, speculation etc. instead of having thread after thread clog up the forum?

There is an official NX thread, but it is barely used.



Yes I think it's highly likely some sort of Nintendo fusion/cross play heavy type scenario that Iwata's referring to with this Nintendo-like-solution.

What ever it is though I just hope Nintendo go all out and don't repeat any previous missteps made with the 3ds/wii u.



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I'm hyped.



I predict NX launches in 2017 - not 2016

DerNebel said:
Geez, can't anybody just create one thread dedicated to NX rumors, speculation etc. instead of having thread after thread clog up the forum?


Because the NX is way more hype than anything else.



I predict NX launches in 2017 - not 2016

Yes. I believe this is the nintendolike solution. And I think its brilliant. Back in the day it would have been solved with a simple addon like the GB Player to the Gamecube, but that was different. Since they didn't have online or anything it was pretty easy to do. But with this new setup they should fix all problems they had before, including the droughts.



fleischr said:
DerNebel said:
Geez, can't anybody just create one thread dedicated to NX rumors, speculation etc. instead of having thread after thread clog up the forum?


Because the NX is way more hype than anything else.

The NX is the only thing Nintendo dudes have to hype up currently, which is why they are running completely wild with speculations etc.



bunchanumbers said:
Yes. I believe this is the nintendolike solution. And I think its brilliant. Back in the day it would have been solved with a simple addon like the GB Player to the Gamecube, but that was different. Since they didn't have online or anything it was pretty easy to do. But with this new setup they should fix all problems they had before, including the droughts.


Me too. This fits perfectly with the latest statements. And I have to be honest: I'm hyped.



Proud to be the first cool Nintendo fan ever

Number ONE Zelda fan in the Universe

DKCTF didn't move consoles

Prediction: No Zelda HD for Wii U, quietly moved to the succesor

Predictions for Nintendo NX and Mobile