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Another Nintendo patent for a projector system, this time it can project a "flat" image even against an uneven wall.

 

Basically you can project an image onto any room type doesn't matter if there are things infront of the wall. 

Could have nothing to do with NX, but I'm starting to think all these projector patents might have some thing to do with the device. A portable hybrid console with detachable controllers for "gather around and play together" type fun certainly could benefit from being able to project a large screen onto any type of surface anywhere for quick play sessions. 

This may also explain how you can play Just Dance anywhere for people who have been asking that. 

Here are some other previous projector patents Nintendo has filed:

https://gamerant.com/nintendo-patent-camera-project-device-942/

http://petersmvis.blogspot.ca/2016/03/projectors-in-nintendo-nx.html



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Very smart concept

I'm sure Nintendo would use it properly if they choose to use it



 

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I wonder how much this thing is going to cost if it has a projector inside of it. I know Samsung has the Galaxy BEAM phones that had a projector built into the phone.

From a Nintendo patent:

 

 

Makes you go "hmmmmm". 



This is actually one of the most interesting patents I have seen so far.



                  

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I'm officially losing my s**t now... This looks amazing! Please unveil the thing NOW Nintendo!!!



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Double post...



Very interesting.



NX I think might be trying to bring back the "arcade" appeal is gaming. Remember when you were a kid and going to arcade you could meet people and they'd gather around and play together.

Well in a modern context, imagine a small little portable device you can carry anywhere. When you play alone you can use the screen, but when people are around and want to play, it can project an image anywhere and the controllers detach so multiple people can join in and play.

People passing by will see what you're playing and want to join in too.

Add in some funky controller add-ons and hand gesture sensors on the side of the unit .... and voila ... Nintendo NX.

Nintendo's "answer" to anti-social gaming (ie: VR, playing alone in a basement, playing on your phone detached from everyone else). 

The other thing is if you've ever been to Japan you'll be surprised to see that arcade gaming isn't just alive and well, it's huge. It's everywhere in Japan. 



Interesting...

Just make sure to have the games coming, Nintendo.



Oh, my... This is the most interesting patent so far. Detachable controllers and projection. Make that thing a portable console and I can see it being a terrific sucess.