Nintendo NX release date, specs news 2016: Upcoming console to impress gamers with Nvidia's Tegra x1
The rumors are rife that the Nintendo NX is going to be the new generation's biggest home console yet. That is, if the rumored specs details and features of the said gadget will come to fruition. So far, there is not much information given by Nintendo regarding their next big project, although there is nothing to stop the tech enthusiasts from getting updates.
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As reported by Game N Guide, the Nintendo NX will leave behind the Power PC technology of IBM, which is where the previous devices and gadgets of the company were based on. This time around, the latest home console from Nintendo will be sporting the Nvidia Tegra x1 processor. This piece of technology is said to be the one Nvidia Shield is using that will offer high-quality gaming for the players. Moreover, with this technology, the Nintendo NX will have its own version of Microsoft's Xbox One backward compatibility.
The Nintendo NX is also reported to sport a proprietary cartridge-based design that is aimed to impress the public and give Nintendo the edge over its top competitors in the electronic gaming market. There is hope that this feature will finally give Nintendo a push that will give companies like Sony and Microsoft a run for their money.
Most details regarding the specifications of Nintendo NX are vague, and the Japan-based electronic gaming company has not yet made any confirmations about the console's special features and expected date of release. However, Nintendo already mentioned that they are targeting a March 2017 launching for Nintendo NX. Tech Crunch reported that by the time of its release, the gamers will be surprised by the NX's hybrid design. It is reported to be a completely portable device which can be used as a mobile gaming device and a living room console at the same time, very different from their current console, Wii U.
According to the latest rumors, Nintendo is shaping up NX to be the company's biggest home console yet. It appears that Nintendo is planning to design NX as a superior device to go against PlayStation Neo, which is reported to be an updated version of PS4 with 4K screen resolution feature. To match this feature of PlayStation Neo,