Nintendo NX: The Most Pointless Internet Argument
KnowledgeHusk
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
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
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 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 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 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
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 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 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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