Nintendo NX may be about to replace both Wii U and 3DS

Nintendo NX may be about to replace both Wii U and 3DS

By James O’Malley

Nintendo NX may be about to replace both Wii U and 3DS

Nintendo’s next console, the Nintendo NX, will be a replacement for both the Wii U and the 3DS, according to a new report.

The Wall Street Journal reports that development kits have already gone out to developers making games for the new system, and according to The Verge, which picked up the story, the new console will feature a home unit, but with a “mobile unit” that can either be used with the console or taken away and used separately.

In other words – it sounds as though it could end up being something like the WiiU, but with the gamepad also functioning independently. Perhaps it might look something like this?

NX Factor

The report also suggests that the new console will feature more powerful “industry-leading” chips in order to match up to the likes of the PS4 and Xbox One. Though details are not forthcoming as at E3 earlier this year Nintendo ruled out talking about anything to do with NX until next year. For the time being, at least, Nintendo is committing to continuing support for the ailing Wii U, which has lagged significantly behind its predecessor (the original Wii) in terms of sales and …read more

Source:: techradar.com – Gaming

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