Name: Nintendo NX (placeholder lol I can't think of a good name)
In development since 2011
Release date and price: November 22, 2015 for $349 in the U.S., December 4 for 349 Euros in Europe, and December 12 for 48,000 yen in Japan
Specs:
- Intel x86-based multi-core processor "Mario," 28nm process, 2 billion transistors, 8 active cores at 2GHz each, 256 KB L2 cache per core, 2.6 MB of FLR-L3 cache per core, 32MB of PSRAM
- 8GB GDDR5 main memory, and an extra (separate) 2GB DDR3 memory for the OS
- Custom 28nm GPU by AMD "Link," Engine frequency: 1GHZ, Memory frequency: 900MHZ, 1GB GDDR5 memory
- One 1TB 7,200 RPM hard drive
- Slot loading optical disc drive (25GB per layer, up to four layers)
- Regular controller with the ergonomics of a GameCube controller
- Other features: SD memory card slot, 1 USB 3.0 Port in front, sensor bar output, 2 at rear, HDMI Out Port, Ethernet port and Wifi, Dolby Digital 7.1 64-bit audio processing
Focus on hardware would be processing power for AI and physics. For example, look at this video. How the computer learns and adapts. For example, in Zelda, the townspeople would have (crude) AI instead of inputted commands.
Launch titles:
- From Nintendo: Splatoon, Star Fox, Yoshi's Wooly World, Devil's Third, Wii Fit Advanced (and heavily marketed)
- From Third Parties: Batman: Arkham Knight, Star Wars: Battlefront, The Witcher 3, Madden NFL 16, Need for Speed, NBA 2K16, Metal Gear Solid V, Assassin's Creed: Victory, The Division (if not delayed), Rory McIlroy's Pro PGA Tour 16, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5, Rock Band 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Mad Max, Grand Theft Auto V with PC graphics, and 2 exclusive games from third parties (like from Ubisoft and Sega)
2016 Nintendo titles:
- Animal Crossing NX
- The Legend of Zelda (but with OOT/TP graphics)
- New Shigeru Miyamoto IP (a "Swan Song" so to speak)
- 3D Super Mario platformer akin to Super Mario 64 and SM Galaxy by Nintendo Software Development Tokyo 2 (3D World developers)
- New Retro Studios first person shooter (something to compete with Titanfall/Halo/Call of Duty)
- An exclusive from a Western Developer, something that is like Last of Us/Uncharted. Cinematic (but not ridiculous like The Order) and GOTY status
2017 Nintendo titles:
- Metroid NX
- Fully featured Pokemon RPG/MMORPG... biggest push in Nintendo history
- Super Smash Bros. NX
- Mario Kart NX
- New killer app action adventure game from Nintendo Software Development 1 (Galaxy developers). Something similar to Shenmue that uses the advanced AI and physics processing power
- New WRPG exclusive
Also moneyhat third parties and even try to get a couple exclusives from them. But nothing silly like Sonic: The Lost World. Some killer apps for sure.
Quality of Life
A whole new product line for the NX that deals with health, fitness, and homestyle life type things. Basically this would be the gimmick to try and win back some of the casuals that left. Would also focus on educational games.
Online features
Nintendo Connect (if Connect isn't trademarked anymore):
- Free online matchmaking via P2P
- Unlimited messaging and 2,000 friends
- A virtual console with a TON of games.... basically what virtual console was supposed to be. Possibly a subscription service
- Miiverse to be a fully fledged social network with Facebook/Twitch/Twitter/YouTube integration, every player can also have a profile with bios/favorite games/wish list, etc. etc.
- Ability to group friends (for example - coworkers and family)
- One account
- Intrusive ads
Nintendo Connect Advanced:
- $40 a year
- SmartMatch matchamking via dedicated servers. Superior matchmaking, plus (optional) ability to play opponents based on locality, language, reputation, age, etc. etc. Dedicated servers for better connections and faster matchmaking
- Ability to change username
- Up to 12 accounts
- Family share plan
- 25GB cloud storage
- Ability to appear offline and/or receive specific notifications
- Ad free
- Significantly faster downloads and early released demos and even games
- Discounts and free games
Online will also get a significant focus, complete opposite of now.
Other features:
- Battery low notification
- Backward compatibility with GameCube, Wii, and Wii U games
- Support for Wii and Wii U accessories
- Achievements, but with coins/power stars instead. For example: 10 gamerscore points = 1 coin, 20G = red coin (2 coins), 50G = blue coin (5 coins), and 1,000G/Platinum Trophy = Power Star
- Advanced voice commands like Kinect but without the expensive Kinect peripheral
- TV features (think like Roku), and integration with Dish network servers,
- Custom backgrounds for the O.S.
- Folders in the O.S. for easy organization
- iPhone and Android apps where you can go on your Miiverse profile and update and even purchase things. Even use it for Remote Play
