The 3DS is a disappointment when it comes to specs. 240p screen, mediocre battery life, ridiculously low RAM amount, and so on.

It is now 2016, and I think the wide range of options for a handheld device is very beneficial for Nintendo...that is, if they pay attention.

Now, without a do, here are the specs I think Nintendo's next handheld should be.

1) a 720/1080p screen(and a lower resolution screen for the bottom[if they make the handheld like the 3DS])

2) No less than 1 GB of ram. 2 or 3 is recommended

3) A processor along the lines of Qualcomm's Snapdragon 400/600 series(slightly less wouldn't hurt).

4) No 3D. The gimmick isn't needed. Even the "improved stable 3D'' is still flawed. Besides, 3D isn't that much of an attraction point for people nowadays.

5) Improved OS. The 3DS(and Wii U) really need a better OS for their future replacements. Getting a friendcode and needing the other person to add you is extremely frustrating. An ID and message board would be much better( and if people care so much, they can put restrictions for the kiddies).

6) Reasonable price tag- Nintendo screwed up when they made the 3DS $250 in the beginning. If they're making a regular sized handheld and a larger version, they should make the prices at the most 200. 

Now, some of you may think the specs I am recommending will make the NX handheld too much. However, many gadgets nowadays can easily have said specs(and better) for a low price. Demanding top-tier specs is out of the question. However, after seeing many budget tablets and phones be much more powerful than the 3DS and only cost along the lines of $50-200 is ridiculous. 

Hopefully Nintendo doesn't stick with weak hardware.

With mobile tech evolving as fast as it is, it's bound to be at least 360 levels of power. More powerful than a Vita is obvious, if it can catch the WiiU in specs, that would be sweet. But I suppose they'll make it as strong as they can to make the Fusion idea work well enough. There's no much point on a shared architecture if the power difference kills most of the HH chances.

The 3ds wasnt really weak when it first came out. It was in the middle. Also, they like creating new ways to play. The only way they could male your devise is if they didnt include any unique feature (3d), amd then it would fail just like every other "hardcore handheld ( vita, shiel, etc). The nintendo handheld series sell well because nintendo innovates.

I would have to agree.


Sony's Playstation Vita proved once and for all that powerful hardware is essential in the fight against the growing smartphone market. Nintendo would be foolish not to follow their lead.

If they follow the Fusion Idea, that will make them need more power on the handheld to keep both systems similar enough to share most of their library. This time around, power is one of the priorities, when before it wasn't.

Eeeeh, I don't know if I would use the Vita as an example of how a handheld must be and do to compete with smartphones. :P

As I said in the other thread: 540p is more likely than 1080p, honestly.

Historically, Nintendo have always opted for very low resolution screens for their handhelds; even the circa 2005 PSP has a higher screen resolution (480x272) than the 3DS, (400x240) while the original DS, also released in 2005, operated at a miniscule 256x192.

I think 720p is more than enough. 1080p would be a waste since even home consoles struggle to reach it. So... 720p is the right choice imo (probably cheaper and is a good resolution for a small screen).

Regarding the RAM, I think 1GB is more than enough again. Vita has 512mb iirc and still produces pretty complex mobile games (look at KZ Mercenary).

720p is a good minimum resolution that Nintendo should try to hit.

While the 3D on the N3DS is really good, I would rather have it omitted if it means better RAM or CPU processing power,

I could see Nintendo go for 900p in first party games and most 3rd party games would run 720p on NX portable and 1080p on NX Console.
2gb of ram like the Wii u should be enough.

Nintendo's not going to make any more traditional handhelds.