It’s a More Powerful Console
There was a time when Nintendo was adamant about putting out powerful hardware in order to drive the biggest and best experiences. The Nintendo 64 helped set the standard for 3D worlds and navigation, as well as analog control. The GameCube was used to show off all of the things Nintendo could do with power, including a demo that displayed 128 Mario minis running around. That idea fell to the wayside with the Wii, and instead the company decided more on gameplay and fun experiences, much to the surprise (and joy) of everyone. The Wii U followed up with a system that was slightly more powerful than the Wii’s competitors, again focusing on gameplay innovation and experiences rather than raw power.
While the intentions were good, this helped lead to Nintendo’s consoles being overlooked for their much more powerful competition. With that happening, it’s no surprise that reports started to circulate stating that the NX would run on “industry-leading chips.” That came as a bit of surprise considering that Nintendo seemed more focused on battling the PS4 and Xbox One’s realistic visuals with zany colors, and over-the-top fun that didn’t try to fit any particular mold.
