The secretive Nintendo NX, which has been expected for quite some time now, by the eager Nintendo fans, is still being kept in the dark. The tech company remains tight-lipped about the official release date. However, rumours and reports, now provide us with an idea of when the device will be announced.
Rumoured Release Date and Price Tag
A lot of talks have been circulating the rumour mill concerning the much-awaited Nintendo NX. According to the tech company, this new console is expected to deliver a novel and innovative gameplay experience in an acquainted platform setting.
Nevertheless, Nintendo still has not yet released any official news regarding the actual launch date of the console. A multitude of rumours and reports remain hopeful still that the Nintendo NX is releasing before the end of 2016. Amongst some of the more reasonable release dates would be sometimes late as in the March of 2017.
As far as the price is concerned, the Nintendo NX is projected to sell at the $299 price tag. This bundle is said to already comprise four game titles. If there were any truth to that statement, then the range of the price would not go much beyond that of the newest gaming console by Nintendo, which is the Wii U.
The latest console is presently priced in the same way, with at least one game bundled with the platform.However, according to another post, for Nintendo NX the suggested selling price of The Nintendo NX is of the device having a base price stated to be around $300. A unit packed with four game cartridges, having an expectant price of around $400.
New Gaming Environment
According to rumours, the new Nintendo NX supports the VR platform, as well as a variety of other smartphones. This new gaming platform will introduce players to a new gameplay experience. The Nintendo NX is going to be a cross between a portable gaming device and a household console.
It is also not intended for replacing the Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS in the line-up but will complement them instead.The extraordinary new technology from Nintendo intends to tie in, the different and competing platforms that are now saturating the gaming atmosphere and market.
The transformable console could easily solve the problem of many gamers, who are torn between obtaining a portable or a home console. This innovation will also practically lower the price of cross-platform gaming, having an all-in-one device for the fulfilment of every requirement.
Nintendo NX Package Look
As far as reports regarding the look of the device, the Nintendo NX box is supposedly a wee bit bigger than its counterpart the Wii U. It also Sports a colour theme comprising of white and blue. In the portion of the box, where Nintendo defines the hardware specs, has been blurred, however.
Nintendo NX Rumoured Specs & Features
If rumours are to be believed, Nintendo NX games will also accommodate 4K streaming capabilities, however, not on its games. The upcoming platform will be able to play streaming contents in 4K resolution. The NX will also allow its users to play games that run at 60fps with a resolution of 1080p.
Nintendo Duo Rumour– Fake
Recently, rumour had surfaced that the NX is going to be renamed to Nintendo Duo. Allegedly, an image was posted on 2Chan, which is a Japan-based message board. The Nintendo Duo rumour was also spread through Twitter. However, this rumour was quickly debunked when another user posted, showing how rapidly such images can be replicated.