Rumor: Nintendo working on new hardware
This is a rumor and like most rumors there is no credence to it. In fact I debated even posting this up, but it’s out there and we can talk about it.
According to the rumor, Nintendo is not only planning their next hardware but have already selected the vendor for the SoC. (System on a Chip)
Almost certainly off-topic, but I don’t quite want to make a new thread, because it would go to shit quickly. Also, I’d need to post a source, and I don’t really want to get people in trouble. Anyway, Nintendo apparently started working on a new platform in early 2013 and has already selected a vendor for the SoC after talking to several potential candidates. The SoC might be based on an existing design, but will be changed to fit Nintendo’s requirements. I assume it’s for their next handheld, though.
The poster of this information does mention, which I agree with, that finding a vendor for the SoC is still early in the development process. If true, this hardware could still be 2-3 years away. It really shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone that Nintendo is always, at least, testing ideas for some type of hardware.
January 15, 2014
Next handheld? I love my 3DS just the way it is!
January 15, 2014
As much as I love my 3DS and my son loves his 3DSXl, I am welcoming in something new for Nintendo. However I do not believe 100 % that this is true. The other day I read some where that Nintendo is making a New Pokemon for their upcoming handheld but to me it does not seem like the 3DS has ran its time. I mean people can still buy DSI’s in stores. As far as I know the 3DS is still selling well for Nintendo, but I guess we will all have to wait and see.
January 15, 2014
This would be in line with an interview with Nintendo I remember a couple years back, where they said they were already researching and designing their next handheld. Personally, I’m not worried about the 3DS fading out any time soon. It’s got quite a lot of mileage ahead of it, anyway.
January 15, 2014
If history is to repeat itself (again) this is the start of the next Nintendo handheld. Development typically begins about 2-3 years after the previous system launched. The 3DS is coming up on it’s 2nd (I think) birthday. It makes sense. Anyone who says it’s the XB1 and PS4 competitor remind them the Wii U is there and it isn’t going anywhere.
January 15, 2014
3DS XXL