Nintendo NX leak reveals transforming, cartridge-running handheld

Nintendo NX leak reveals transforming, cartridge-running handheld

By Jon Porter

Nintendo NX leak reveals transforming, cartridge-running handheld

A new report has surfaced, citing multiple sources, which reveals details on what Nintendo’s next console, the Nintendo NX, will look like.

According to Eurogamer, the console will primarily be a handheld which you can then plug into a base station in the home to play games on a TV.

Controllers will then also be able to connect to the console when it’s in its fixed dock.

Meanwhile, when you’re using the console as a handheld it will have two detachable controller sections which can be removed if required. When removed the console has a stand which can be folded out.

Transforming prowess

We’re curious to know whether these detachable controller portions will allow for the use of alternative controller layouts such as the rumoured fitness-focussed horsehoe-controller.

Also interesting is the fact that the console will apparently use cartridges to carry its games, much like the 3DS today.

Cartridges make sense given that this console appears to be primarily a handheld, but it seems plausible that digital downloads will also be on offer.

Internally the console is sporting a Nvidia Tegra mobile processor like those seen in the Nvidia Shield and Nvidia Shield TV.

Interestingly, all the current generation consoles use …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Gaming

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