AMD Confirms Nintendo NX 2016 Launch?

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Wyrdness said:

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Second half includes months like November and December.  It is entirely possible that it could release in Feb/March 2017 with them still purchasing the chips in the second half of 2016.

 

Then ask yourself this when was the last time Nintendo launched Q1? This is even more unlikely when Q4 is their most successful time of year and Q1 is one of their weakest. The last I remember a Q1 launch was when things like WW launches or close to WW launches weren't even around and launches were staggered. They would have been working directly on the NX for close to 2 years now going by what Iwata said back in February 2014.

Oh I am in the "it is probably coming q4 2016" camp.  However, this release doesn't confirm that at all.

To your point though, Q1 would be a great release time based on your statement.  Allows them to drum up excitement during a traditionally weak period.  Especially after a weak gen with the Wii U.