More and more details about the super-secret Nintendo NX console finally come to light, painting a bright picture of the highly anticipated device. According to Macquarie Capital Securities in Japan, the device will be released in two separate units.
A portable component will allegedly be released first November this year for an estimated price of $200 while what the company called the "console partner device" will purportedly be made available in 2017.
The Nintendo NX is also expected to work with smartphones, PCs and even with other consoles like the PS4. This was revealed by Macquarie Capital Securities Head of Research David Gibson to Wall Street Journal.
More juicy details surfaced about the Nintendo NX, thanks to an alleged survey from Nintendo client GFK leaked by game enthusiast Liam Robertson. The authenticity of the document has yet to be confirmed although it did reveal rich info about what the Nintendo NX will really be about.
Not only did it state that there will be a form of handheld and console connectivity as what was always said, the Nintendo NX will apparently allow users to even surf the web and make video calls. The big giveaway from the leak is the device's 4K resolution and 60fps video streaming support.
The survey also claims that the machine can support gameplay graphics at 900p and 60fps. It will also allow players to connect with other Nintendo gamers all over the world and even share their achievements to the Nintendo gaming community.
The continuation of the survey emerged hours after, where it was revealed that the Nintendo NX will also boast free online service as and a subscription-based service that requires players to pay monthly or yearly to take advantage of additional features. This service will offer a collection of over 150 games that is regularly as more titles are released.
Official details about the Nintendo NX should be available later this year.
