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Eurogamer are reporting that Nintendo's upcoming NX will be a portable, handheld console with detachable controllers:

On the move, NX will function as a high-powered handheld console with its own display. So far so normal - but here's the twist: we've heard the screen is bookended by two controller sections on either side, which can be attached or detached as required.
Then, when you get home, the system can connect to your TV for gaming on the big screen.
A base unit, or dock station, is used to connect the brain of the NX - within the controller - to display on your TV.

Read the full article with a lot more info here: Source

 

[HaloEliteLegend]

Ultimately, I agree on the fact that we "will see".

Unfortunately, I predict some tough times for Nintendo and Sony if this continues. I hope I am wrong.

We're all hoping for the best. It'd be awesome to have a dominant Nintendo console once again.

 

[Bladexdsl]

It'd be awesome to have a dominant Nintendo console once again.

never gonna happen again

 

[Futurdreamz]

never gonna happen again

Never say never. You cannot put a guarantee on infinity.

 

[Bladexdsl]

well i can tell you right now a handheld with detachable controllers won't be very popular in the west. so you better hope this rumor is false or ninty will be taking LAST place YET again!

 

[Futurdreamz]

Again, never say never. If it is exceedingly idiot-proof Westerner-proof then it may be an insignificant issue. Have a secure latching system and replacement controllers for the few morons that do not take care of their things and it'll be fine.

 

[sarkwalvein]

I want some news. News. Not rumours. I'm tired of misdirection and lack of precision.

 

[SonicFan26]

I like the idea I guess, it would be awesome to have a powerful portable console with an HD screen and then snap into a TV base at home, I'm down.

 

[Futurdreamz]

I want some news. News. Not rumours. I'm tired of misdirection and lack of precision.

Don't worry. Once we have some news there will be at least one thread dedicated to it, possibly five.

 

[Noctosphere]

fake like pamela anderson tits

 

[Bladexdsl]

more BAD news?

 

[Chary]

more BAD news?

From a technical standpoint, that's actually a pretty cool way to save money.

I'm still horrified/intrigued by it though, but there's no use crying over split milk. Assuming this half gen stupidity continues, Nintendo could just release this portable hybrid, and jump back into the fray for the PS5 and Xbox...2...? Hah as if.

While the hardware is pretty underpowered, we still don't know what the software is going to be like, and that's the most important part. Eurogamer is a pretty reputable source, so I have no doubts that this is what the NX hardware will be, and if Nintendo manages to step it up with some quality first party games, that'll be alright with me. I'll reserve judgement until we see the system launch without a Metroid game and everyone has a salt-fest the games.

 

[Bladexdsl]

lol forget about metroid they are done with it. just go download am2r

 

[KingVamp]

You know, if this gives us "Wiimotes" and a touchscreen controller, that means devs can chose between the two. Pretty cool.

 

[FrozenDragon150]

Indeed. It couls very well merge all their ways of gaming into one. From Wiimote-like (but better) motion controls, touchscreen controls AND regular buttom controls.

That's something PS and XB can't do so yay

 

[KingVamp]

The more concept art I see, the more I actually want this thing. Although, I'll miss the dual screens.

Spoiler

 

[Futurdreamz]

The more concept art I see, the more I actually want this thing. Although, I'll miss the dual screens.

Spoiler

Maybe the controllers can be mounted on to the screen vertically?

 

[Lucifer666]

You know, if this gives us "Wiimotes" and a touchscreen controller, that means devs can chose between the two. Pretty cool.

Indeed. It couls very well merge all their ways of gaming into one. From Wiimote-like (but better) motion controls, touchscreen controls AND regular buttom controls.

That's something PS and XB can't do so yay

On the contrary, I'm sick of the way Nintendo incorporates 1,000 different controllers into their consoles, the games for which require different schemes. Between Wii remotes, Wii remote pluses, classic controllers, nunchucks, the gamepad, and the pro controller they add up to a LOT of unnecessary clutter and worry about battery charge. It's a pain in the ass. I use a single dual shock 4 for my PS4 and haven't needed anything else since.

 

[KingVamp]

On the contrary, I'm sick of the way Nintendo incorporates 1,000 different controllers into their consoles, the games for which require different schemes. Between Wii remotes, Wii remote pluses, classic controllers, nunchucks, the gamepad, and the pro controller they add up to a LOT of unnecessary clutter and worry about battery charge. It's a pain in the ass. I use a single dual shock 4 for my PS4 and haven't needed anything else since.

If this what the console is, all that would incorporated and streamline into one device and while providing different controls beyond same basic controls. It's a win-win for everyone, if done right.
Especially if this new device can work with all games, which should be able to.

Maybe the controllers can be mounted on to the screen vertically?

That thought did cross my mind. Games that need you to fold the screen would be left incompatible and it would probably be less games focus on two screens, but that's better than nothing.

 

[Futurdreamz]

That thought did cross my mind. Games that need you to fold the screen would be left incompatible and it would probably be less games focus on two screens, but that's better than nothing.

They can always do the same thing the 2DS and Wii U does to emulate screen folding on 3DS and DS titles (sleep toggle and home button, iirc)