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Nintendo NX Specs & Release Date: 5 Biggest Features & Details to Expect in 2016 [News & Rumors]

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Nintendo is set to launch its newest game console called, Nintendo NX. The Japanese multinational electronics company is known for delivering different kinds of game experiences to its consumers and their upcoming new gadget is now much-awaited by the enthusiast.

According to Christian Today, a copyright document which, allegedly, has the unit's design surfaced online in February. It looked like a Wii U controller but compared to the said unit, this only has two face buttons, a display on the middle and a pair of "scroll shoulder toggles."

The patent file also explained its "operation apparatus, which can be used in both portrait and landscape modes." Unlike the Wii U, it is assumed, as seen on the drawing, that a thumb is enough to play the controller's buttons.

The blueprint appeared to be a rebuild version of the Wii U's design. However, it was said that the three-year-ago released console failed the expectations of the enthusiast and didn't reach the big "hit."

The company is really eyeing to bring a new handheld game console in the market that will be designed to work with the NX and it will be more powerful than the 3DS, as noted by Tech Times.

Moreover, Daily Express reported that the spotted sketch has its built-in screen, which almost takes the space of the surface area. Its drop in buttons is designed to be used with index fingers but can just be held with one hand, like a portrait mode and possess screen rotation like a mobile phone.

It was claimed that the Nintendo NX is not just a solo console but a platform that has a dual purpose, a handheld and a home console device.  

Meanwhile, Gamenguide took note that Nintendo recently gave public a hint about the forthcoming Nintendo NX. It was said to have the same feature like Sony and Microsoft's PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. It is also expected to have an AMD mobile CPU and GPU and an entry-level size of 8GB RAM.

Because Nintendo is known by giving their customers unique style of gaming, it is expected that the Nintendo NX to own the type of "gameplay" its predecessors Nintendo Wii and Wii U have.

The Nintendo NX was said to be released in 2017, but there are swirling rumors that it will be launch later this year. If the news proved true, it will make its much-awaited debut at E3 2016.

Here is a recap of its top five details and features:

  • Gameplay
  • AMD Mobile CPU and GPU
  • 8GB RAM
  • One-hand Console
  • A Solo and Home Console Device In One

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