I'm starting to wonder what version of DQXI will the NX get. If it's not much mre powerful than the WiiU then it might get the 3DS version.

looks like the NX is what the Vita tried to become. I don't see Nintendo gaining a foothold in the current home console market, but the handheld is where their main strength are at the moment.

Fair enough. If its just a piece of inexpensive plastic, then i don't see why not bundle it either. I think the other poster that jugested a different pricing scheme without it is assuming it will be a pice of relatively expensive electronics and why he rhinks it should be sold separatly. If it is something expensive i do think it should be sold seperatly. If its not then i don't see a problem. Aslong as it doesn't drive the price up significantly it shouldn't be a problem.

This is going to be an absolute money losing disaster. Nintendo are trying too hard to regain former glories.

Given this seems more like a portable that connects to the TV then a actual console, I don't think it is a bad idea to limit its power rather then trying to outgun PS4 or the future more powerful iterations of the PS4 and Xbox One.

The problem will lie in how they are going to present it. Hopefully the nonsense about detachable controllers is just that. I can't see anyone in their right mind thinking that will work, especially given how it would limit potential controller buttons. The NX as a portable that can play games on the tv has potential but only if they choose the right form factor. The lower abilities will make it attractive to more indie and smaller Japanese publishers which have been the only Nintendo third party support it has gotten in years and in truth may just be enough to win over Japan given the state of its console market. However to thrive they will need to think about how to appeal to gamers that aren't already 3DS/Wii U owners and tap into people that haven't given a portable a shot in years.

This is the console. That's the idea, it's both. 

If it can run PS4/XB1 ports at 960x540 on the road, it'll be fine. Will get a good amount of third party support specifically from Japan, probably will be the first Nintendo console since the SNES to have proper Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest (DQX being online doesn't count) games and the first to have a mainline Kingdom Hearts game. 

Based on?

I understand what has happened here. You are not looking at this console as a hand held.

Nintendo would not get great home console support from third party developers if this was a home console, you are correct. Third-party developers would say, "why bother? XBOX One/Scorpio and PS4/Neo are far more capable" and they would be correct in doing so. But as a hand held, Nintendo will get the same type of third party support their (much) weaker (by comparison to these rumors) 3DS gets. The third-party support on 3DS has been outstanding. Nobody can deny that. The next entry to the Monster Hunter series, the Bravery titles, Pokemon mainline titles, and even game franchises like Animal Crossing (which seems to be going in the all portable direction) are going to go on the next Nintendo hand held. This console is that hand held.

No, it will not get the big time, home console, third party support. Nobody should expect that from a console using mobile technology. But I do not think (if these rumors are true) this console is designed to get those titles. This console looks poised to be a continuation of the 3DS with the exception that you can now play those titles on your television. And from that prespective, it actually looks promising; if you enjoy hand held gaming.

True but it still sold a lot less than DS. My point is that power doesnt gaurantee sales especially if there is cheaper on the market that is good enough. Hell this is the first gen we've had where the most powerful system is on top (PS4)