With how much of a flop the Wii U has been, you can’t blame Nintendo for being so quick to release a successor to replace the console, but it’s starting to look more and more like Nintendo’s next console will be replacing the 3DS as well, which is rather odd considering how successful the handheld console has been. Known as the Nintendo NX, the new console will reportedly have a home unit that will function like a traditional console, but will also have a mobile unit that can work with or without the home unit. This is similar to what Nintendo did with the Wii U gamepad, except that the NX’s mobile unit will be able to function completely independent of the main console.
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? 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 third party support.
