Iwata briefly talks about the NX

[justinian]

DélioPT said:
I posted this in another website and pretty much fits the topic so...


Something crossed my mind today after reading the Q&A.

We all know that the NX talk isn't new, that Nintendo already talked about its new consoles early 2014.
The question is, why did Nintendo, at the press conference with DeNA, said "dedicated gaming device" and not "dedicated gaming devices"? Why singular and not in plural if everyone already expected that?
And they still used that expression in singular form during the lates Investor's meeting.


Remember how he also mentioned how he wanted to change how HW is sold to consumers?
Then, what if, Nintendo really is just making one platform that will come alive through different type of HW?
Iwata already mentioned that he would like to increase the form factors, how he sees both handheld and home consoles for next gen, as brother and sister.

This could very well mean that the HW will execute the brand new concept Nintendo has for its HW but Nintendo could also release variants of the same HW ala Steam Machines/mobile devices or simply provide na alternative solution depending on the market.

If this is true it actually goes in line with AMD's statement of a 2016 deal for something that goes beyond gaming.


More and more, i'm convinced that NX isn't this or that HW, but it's actually a way to play their games. And i wouldn't be surprised if we saw some deals to incorporate NX into stuff like TV, Blu-ray players, cable providers, etc.

You have put into words what has been floating around my head since I first heard about the concept of the NX.

The HW is what interest me most, obviously. I like the idea of different types of hardware - like steamboxes. 

I think the NX is the final marriage of the Nintendo Handheld and console into one device. The Wii U was a poor attempt but none the less it was a test run. Experiences gained should be a major factor.

Whatever it is they come up with, if it ain't powerful enough they might as well not bother. The days of the underpowered console is over. Neither developers nor consumers care for weak consoles.