That they aren't even talking about NX at E3, 9 months before it is supposed to be released, worries me.

March isn't an odd time to release hardware, I recall PS2 and PS4 released in Japan at that time, this is also a global release so they likely picked a time that fits all regions.

On the part about missing the holidays NX is likely using the classic strategy of selling to avid early adoptors first then building up for it's first holiday, we don't even know what type of platform or platforms NX is it could very well have a home console and portable variant. Wii U hasn't been on a good note since release and tbh the GC also didn't go out on a good note either and that proved to be irrelevant to its successor.

Both PS4 and X1 were not revealed at E3 they had their own events for that, NX is likely going to have a specific ND for its reveal later this year probably September or Q4 when it's closer to release to go into details about it. E3 used to be the main week for gaming but in recent years and the progression of streaming it has declined which is why more developers are skipping it each year.

Not a big deal on either front.

Them not appearing at E3 in a meaningful way is a loss for fans will look bad on them, but a stand alone reveal is actually probably better for promotion of the NX. As long as they invite presss and make a big deal out of it.

Yeah then again you probably could've said the exact same thing circa 2004/05 too. 

One thing about Nintendo that I don't doubt is they are a home run hitter. Even if they're older and look worn out, they can knock one out of the park when you least expect it. 

I'm just always going by what Mr. Iwata said, they didn't want to share details about the NX because they were worried about it being copied. I have no idea what "it" may be, but who's to say it isn't something interesting. Nintendo is many things, but boring ain't one of them. 

Its not launching this year so you shouldn't really be worried. Short reveal to release turnovers seem to be the far more effective thing in tech and gaming nowadays. 

E3 would have worked but so would a standalone event in September where they can have ALL the headlines to themselves. 

The decision is very curious though,  they could be making last minute changes like what happened with the Wii right before its 2005 reveal. If Novemeber comes  and no reveal, then I'd be worried.

Nintendo doesn't play by anybody's rules, not even their own.

i think they know what they are doing, they dont want their momentum being ruined by the PS4K.

One has to wonder what' Nintendo is thinking. You're not talking about NX at the biggest game trade show in the world...but the thing is coming out at the first few months of the year...not November. When are they going to delve into more information? What is NX, so that they think they can release it without E3? Do they want to keep the technology a secret from everyone else that bad? Or are they just plain bananas? One has to wonder.

It's obvious that the secrecy is down to a certain concept or even a combination of concepts the platform features as they wouldn't bother hiding a console that simply ups power, I remember the Wii was revealed and the controller was not shown with it. The only clue for now is to go back and look at the patents that have been filed.

The 2017 release date also adds a question of the choice of GPU and such they've gone with as they'll have more choice now, not being at E3 indicates that the hardware may not be finalized or available in that regard as AMD said they begin production of their new win in the second half of the year after E3.

It's amazing how pathetic and stupid you are, in case you aren't just trolling. I can't stretch how ridiculous it is to say Wi U games are "ps360 level" and that wii u's successor will only have ps4 level. Your meltdown will be beautiful.