Nintendo NX: The Most Pointless Internet Argument

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50 min, 38 sec

A detailed recount of the speculation, rumors, and community division leading up to the reveal of the Nintendo NX, which was later named the Nintendo Switch.

Summary

  • The video covers a timeline of events, rumors, and community reactions regarding the Nintendo NX's hardware capabilities and its comparison to other consoles.
  • Emily Rogers and Digital Foundry's reports suggested the NX was a handheld device, not as powerful as other consoles, and used Nvidia chips instead of AMD, causing community division.
  • Despite skepticism and counter-rumors, Nintendo eventually revealed the NX as the Nintendo Switch, a handheld/console hybrid with detachable controllers.
  • The reveal confirmed the reports by Emily Rogers and Digital Foundry, causing the 'Team AMD' side of the community, which expected a powerful, AMD-based console, to be disproven.

Chapter 1

Sponsorship and Introduction

0:00 - 1 min, 24 sec

Initial sponsorship segment followed by a discussion on personal data privacy.

Initial sponsorship segment followed by a discussion on personal data privacy.

  • The video is sponsored by 'incogni', a service aimed at protecting personal data privacy.
  • The sponsorship is detailed, with a promotional code offered for a discount on the service.
  • The video then segues into the topic of personal information being sold on the internet without consent.
  • The concept of loyalty cards at supermarkets leading to spam due to the selling of personal information is mentioned.

Chapter 2

Nintendo's Market Position and Project Cafe

1:29 - 1 min, 32 sec

The decline of the Wii's popularity and the need for a new Nintendo console lead to rumors of Project Cafe.

The decline of the Wii's popularity and the need for a new Nintendo console lead to rumors of Project Cafe.

  • By 2011, the Wii's sales and game performance had declined significantly, and Nintendo needed a replacement.
  • Mid-2011 reports began to emerge about a new Nintendo console internally referred to as Project Cafe.
  • Rumors included the new console being more powerful than the Xbox 360 and PS3, with a touchscreen controller.

Chapter 3

The Wii U's Failure and Market Speculation

3:01 - 1 min, 19 sec

The Wii U's commercial failure and the speculation around Nintendo's next move in the console market.

The Wii U's commercial failure and the speculation around Nintendo's next move in the console market.

  • The Wii U was a commercial disaster, leading to speculation about Nintendo's future in hardware.
  • The 3DS was also not selling well, and many analysts believed mobile gaming was making dedicated handhelds irrelevant.
  • There was speculation that Nintendo might exit the hardware market or that the entire console industry was in decline.

Chapter 4

Rumors of the Nintendo Fusion

4:20 - 1 min, 17 sec

Rumors and leaks about a new Nintendo console called the Fusion and its potential capabilities.

Rumors and leaks about a new Nintendo console called the Fusion and its potential capabilities.

  • Rumors of a new Nintendo console called the Fusion surfaced, suggesting it would be a hybrid device.
  • The Fusion was rumored to consist of two devices: the Fusion DS (handheld) and the Fusion Terminal (home console).
  • Speculation included the new console supporting up to 4K video outputs and being more powerful than the Xbox One and PS4.

Chapter 5

Nintendo's Announcement of New Hardware

5:36 - 1 min, 15 sec

Nintendo's confirmation of working on new hardware leading to more speculation and rumors.

Nintendo's confirmation of working on new hardware leading to more speculation and rumors.

  • In February 2014, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata confirmed that Nintendo was working on new hardware.
  • Iwata mentioned an integrated platform that could include handhelds, consoles, hybrids, or other devices.
  • This announcement revitalized rumors about the Fusion and led to speculation about Nintendo entering the smartphone market.

Chapter 6

Reports on NX's Hardware and Capabilities

6:52 - 4 min, 26 sec

Various reports and patents suggesting the NX's hardware capabilities and features.

Various reports and patents suggesting the NX's hardware capabilities and features.

  • Reports suggested the NX would use Sharp's new free-form displays and AMD's custom semiconductors.
  • Patents indicated a console with cloud capabilities, a hybrid form factor, and the use of cartridges.
  • Leaks and rumors about the NX's power and features, such as haptic feedback and 4K video streaming, were widespread.

Chapter 7

Community Division and Speculation

11:17 - 8 min, 33 sec

Community division between those expecting a powerful AMD-based console and those believing in a less powerful Nvidia-based system.

Community division between those expecting a powerful AMD-based console and those believing in a less powerful Nvidia-based system.

  • The community was split between 'Team AMD' expecting a powerful console and 'Team Nvidia' aligned with reports of a less powerful, Nvidia-based system.
  • Leakers like Gino contributed to the speculation with controversial reports on the NX's capabilities and upcoming titles.
  • The credibility of certain leakers and journalists was questioned, intensifying the community's division.

Chapter 8

The Nintendo Switch Reveal

19:51 - 30 min, 45 sec

The reveal of the Nintendo NX as the Nintendo Switch, confirming reports of a Nvidia-based handheld/console hybrid.

The reveal of the Nintendo NX as the Nintendo Switch, confirming reports of a Nvidia-based handheld/console hybrid.

  • Despite ongoing speculation and rumors, Nintendo revealed the NX as the Nintendo Switch, a hybrid device with detachable controllers.
  • The reveal confirmed reports of a handheld system that could connect to a TV, using Nvidia chips rather than AMD.
  • The Nintendo Switch was not as powerful as the mid-gen consoles like the PS4 Pro or Xbox One X, focusing on content over specs.

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