What we Know About Nintendo NX Specs and Release

Overview

Gaming platforms have been changing with time – thanks to advancement in technology. Nintendo NX is a soon-to-be released gaming platform that has been coded and successfully developed by the global gaming leader, Nintendo. This innovative idea is geared to bring a wave of revolution to the general game platforms as attested by its unique and more advanced features.

Launching of Nintendo NX

Based on Iwata's sentiments that no more information about this beast of a product will be released, not until 2016, we are made to believe that this will be the time for its official launching. In connection to this, there have been several claims through articles one of them from DigiTimes.

The rumors in this articles had it that this the worldwide gaming developers Nintendo will start its production in October 2015 and siting that its corresponding launch date will be July 2016.

However, this has received sharp criticisms as an one of the Forbes' analyst was recorded saying that the period set until its launch date is generally from mare assumptions and he said most appropriate guess of the launch date is late December 2016 or even 2017. He said all this depends on how much work has been completed as far as the project is concerned.

Another possible confirmation that the launching date will be 2016 is the survey that was conducted by GameSpot which entailed asking the customers if they are willing to buy Nintendo NX alongside other related products (HTC Vive and Oculus Rift among others) within the next 12 months.

Compatibility

In addition to that, there have also been rumors that the Nintendo NX system will be compatible to personal computers (PCs), smartphones as well as rival consoles the likes of play station 4. This will be a very creative and unique feature that will give the Nintendo NX a comparative advantage over its rivals.

Portability

Nintendo introduced the popular feature and a more conventional way of enjoying the game – playing without the need for TV. This is made possible since the gamer usually play directly from the controller – thanks to the inbuilt touch screen display. However, it is difficult to play using the controller within a certain proximity radius from the Wii U. Rumors had it that this Nintendo NX will be incorporated with special inbuilt features that will overcome this challenge. This will allow the gamers to play the games even away from their home. Moreover, these rumors have it that the Nintendo is doing stretching to improve the anti of this exclusively new product. If at all these rumors are true, then this will produce the most perfect winning combination (as far as features are concerned) as compared to its competing products.

Power

Generally, Nintendo has been relatively tight-lipped about this. However, if the reports by a curtained leaked survey are anything to go buy then the gameplay traffic is indicated to be running at 900p/60fps. This will come as a surprise to many since this is a step behind the Wii U's 1080p graphics even though at a relatively higher rate.

Design

The design will be somehow different to the usual Nintendo Wii controller. This is because, it has been speculated that the new controller of the Nintendo NX will have only two buttons. This is a sharp contrast to the controller of the Nintendo Wii since it has A, B, X and Y buttons. In addition to this, the new Nintendo NX is rumored to feature two scrollable wheels which replace the right and left shoulder buttons.

Cartridge

Running on cartridge? There have been a lot of rumors in regard to what this next-generation Nintendo NX will be running on, discs or cartridges? It is said that there exist a lot of chances that this newly build "coming-too-soon' product will abandon the former for the latter. A patent that was filed last year indicated that on average, cartridges store more data as compared to discs of their equivalents. In addition to that, they are relatively lesser vulnerable to scratching.

Processor

Rumors had it that the internal mechanics of the NX will be using an AMD Soc, namely x86. If this turns out to be true, then it is a very striking co-incidence where all the competing manufacturers are using the same chipset, since Play Station 4 and Xbox one are characterized by the same feature.

NX launch titles

A report by Wall Street Journal indicated that Nintendo NX had begun to send NX development kits. This tells us one thing – there exists high chances that Nintendo NX titles are in the works. Despite the absence of official launch titles up to date, there have been sentiments from some developers that can provide a glimpse about what to expect as far as the launch titles are concerned. Square Enix echoed that they are putting into consideration the inclusion of Dragon Quest XI. However, rumors also have it that the Dragon Quest XI will be the Nintendo NX's first game which is also be intended for 3DS and Play Station 4. In addition to that, Dragon Quest X is also officially confirmed. This was released sometimes back for Wii U, PC and 3DS.

It is said that the efforts applied by Nintendo are not for building the next version of either Wii or Wii U, but are geared to come up with an exclusively different product. This is according to Tatsumi Kmishima, the new Nintendo president who was quoted saying this new product will be unlike any other console currently in the market.

Conclusion

All these features which replace the old features are aimed to provide a new way of enjoying the game as it will be so much interesting and easy to interact with it. Anticipation is building up to the fans in the gaming world as they can't wait to witness the launching of this unique product. This is because it is not only very different but also an obviously new experience. This is aimed to replace both Wii U and 3DS; a feature which when confirmed true will be an innovative idea whose time has really come. All said, the much we can do is just speculate until the actual launching takes place.