So this info is coming from Eurogamer, whose sources state that NX is actually a handheld console with detachable controllers. It will be a very high powered handheld, with 2 controller settings on the sides of the screen. It will use cartridges, with a recommended 32 GB size. (slightly bigger than the average Wii U game disc) Here's some of the bulleted info from the article:
Now this is a REALLY interesting rumor right here. I honestly don't know what to take it as. September definitely seems like the time Nintendo has been planning for the reveal and what I'm expecting, and the cartridges make sense for sure, but everything else is kind of unlike any of the other NX rumors which is refreshing and also makes this more reliable. I don't really know what to think. It seems interesting.
- The Nintendo NX will be a portable, handheld console with detachable controllers.
- Will function as a high-powered handheld console with its own display. The screen has two controller sections on the sides, which can be attached or detached.
- Nvidia's Tegra mobile processor will serve as the machine's centerpiece.
- The NX will use game cartridges instead of discs.
- Nintendo recommends using 32 GB cartridges for game releases on the system.
- Due to the drastic change in hardware design, there are currently no plans for backwards compatibility.
- The NX will NOT be running on Android.
- Nintendo plans to officially reveal NX information in September.
- Due to the previous confusion with the Wii U's promotion, Nintendo wishes to take a more simple approach to advertising the NX by simply stating that "you can take your games with you on the go."
Now this is a REALLY interesting rumor right here. I honestly don't know what to take it as. September definitely seems like the time Nintendo has been planning for the reveal and what I'm expecting, and the cartridges make sense for sure, but everything else is kind of unlike any of the other NX rumors which is refreshing and also makes this more reliable. I don't really know what to think. It seems interesting.