Nintendo's new 'NX' console will reportedly run Android
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Nintendo has already said that it won't be talking about its new NX console until 2016, but that hasn't stopped a few tantalising details from slipping out to the press. Nikkei reports that the new hardware could use the Android operating system, as Nintendo seeks a more open platform that's already been embraced by third-party developers. We're firmly in rumors and speculation territory here, but there's some basis for the claim. Nintendo has hinted that the NX will be positioned alongside the 3DS and the Wii U, rather than as a direct replacement for either system. The Wii U has been a commercial flop, but that doesn't mean the NX will be a traditional home console competing directly with the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It could be something completely different -- fans have suggested a hybrid device that gamers could play both at home and on the go.
Portability would play to Android's strengths, particularly if Nintendo wants to leverage its upcoming phone and tablet games. However, if the company does indeed use the platform, there's no guarantee that it'll look like the typical Android experience found on phones and tablets. The Wii U and 3DS suffer from sluggish operating systems, menus and apps -- Nintendo could use a heavily modified version of Google's platform to offload the problem and focus on what it does best, which is making high quality games.
BulkBiceps I Doubt this will work, Nintendo need to fix their business plan and listen to consumers
This is probably going to work
8 year olds and fat moms buy nintendo's. There's not that much business out there
You'd be surprised to see that even teenagers around 15-17 year olds play with Nintendo products. Pretty sure the "fat moms" is based off what you've seen and clearly isn't a fact. Nintendo may not be a competition against Sony and Microsoft but still manage to get ample sells to keep them in business.
Sanctyy I haven't been interested in anything Nintendo related in years, it's all gone so downhill IMO. It's a shame. I still give my N64 and SNES a go now and again.
Yeah I occasionally give my old mario games a go. Brings back good memories.
Hopefully Mario won't be a thing of the past, really hoping Nintendo make a huge comeback.
For sure, They were the big thing a while ago, lets see if they can do it again.
Mario Party on N64 on a Friday night with the lads is always fun tbh. I'd love to see a new Mario game on PC with loads of levels and stuff, would be so cool.
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