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More Nintendo NX leaks show a controller that could be a handheld too

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Nintendo may or may not know whether to continue manufacturing the Wii U, but they certainly are gearing up to make thousands of their upcoming console, the Nintendo NX. The weird console/mobile hybrid is set to be announced at E3 (or earlier), and already the internet is awash with rumours about specifications, exclusive launch titles and form factor. But nothing comes close to the leaked photos of the suspected controller – which looks a little odd to say the least.

Staying in-line with the leak from last week comes a brand new batch of photos from a different source, showing what looks like the NX controller in a little more clarity. The form and design are the same here, with a highly reflective coating covering an oddly shaped controller with only two analogue sticks. You can look all you want, but I don’t see a single front-facing button on the thing. Will it have touch controls? Will it only be using motion? Who knows?

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What I can see they is the controller taking hints from the Wii U Gamepad and actually being a lot more than just a peripheral. Nintendo are attempting a mix between mobile and console gaming with the NX, so could the controller be the handheld you throw into your bag when you’re on the move? Is the reflective surface actually a screen? Looking at it again, I could certainly see that being the case.

The source of the leak claims that the controller is from a dev kit for the NX, and hence could not represent the final design that Nintendo is gearing up to reveal. But even as a prototype it’s fascinating, and offers a peek at what Nintendo is thinking about for their next console. Even if it al seems strange and out of place at the moment. When last was Nintendo actually playing it safe with anything though?

The Nintendo NX is supposedly launching later this year, and we’re eagerly waiting to see what they have planned for the new platform at E3. Give me my Zelda Wii U…uh NX already.

Last Updated: March 24, 2016

17 Comments

  1. Unavengedavo

    March 24, 2016 at 07:40

    Does that guy not clean his desk at all? Just look at those nasty coffee rings O_o

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    • Admiral Chief in New York

      March 24, 2016 at 07:51

      Filthy humanses

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    • Jan Prins

      March 24, 2016 at 07:56

      at oll??? Goeie More Brakpan!

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      • Unavengedavo

        March 24, 2016 at 08:05

        I quickly realised my mistake and edited it, seems like some one was too fast for me O_o

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        • Jan Prins

          March 24, 2016 at 08:15

          You sound like every bloody girlfriend I ever had!

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          • Unavengedavo

            March 24, 2016 at 08:16

            The being too fast part or realising their mistake?

          • Pariah

            March 24, 2016 at 08:17

            Both. XD

          • Jan Prins

            March 24, 2016 at 08:17

            Bit of both, to be honest.

    • Raptor Rants

      March 24, 2016 at 07:57

      That’s the sign of a guy/woman working late nights and early mornings to bring you an awesome device. Show some respect!

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      • Unavengedavo

        March 24, 2016 at 08:09

        Said person should have some self respect dammit! O_o

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        • Pariah

          March 24, 2016 at 08:12

          Oi, if you have time to clean, then get the fuck back to work!

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          • Unavengedavo

            March 24, 2016 at 08:15

            Hey, if said person had enough time to take photos to leak the controlled design, then they had enough time to clean the damn desk O_o

          • Pariah

            March 24, 2016 at 08:18

            I think you’d honestly die if you saw my desk at home. It’s not like, terrible. But it’s not pristine either.

  2. iusedtobe(a)regular

    March 24, 2016 at 10:13

    I read that a Nintendo dev said that these images are fake. I certainly hope so.

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  3. Vernon Jonker

    March 24, 2016 at 10:50

    haha

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  4. CypherGate

    March 24, 2016 at 12:51

    I REALLY hope that the controller doesnt look like that cause damn that looks bad. Like super uncomfortable.

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