The Nintendo NX might not have games at launch. Nintendo's next gaming console could be released in 2017, not in 2016.
The next Nintendo console might not have games pre-installed at launch. According to Wired, developers have not seen the Nintendo NX hardware yet, making it harder for them to create games for the console. Moon Studios CEO Thomas Mahler commented that there is not much information about the NX since Nintendo had been keeping it a secret.
Third party developers find it hard to propose games for the Nintendo NX since they do not know what the console is and how it would function. They called on Nintendo to reveal the specs of the NX and provide developer kits at least 2 years before the official launch. On the other hand, the gaming company said that it will disclose information about the console and its possible release date.
Rumors coming from insiders and suppliers of Nintendo say that the NX console will be released this year along with The Legend of Zelda Wii U game. It is not clear if both will launch at the same time or if the Legend of Zelda game will be delayed.
As 2016 comes along, there has been no actual reveal of the console. Forbes is convinced that the NX release will be in 2017 despite earlier rumors that it will be unveiled this year.
Lawyer Herald said that the Nintendo NX is expected to be a portable hybrid console that can perform faster than the Xbox One and the PS4. It was reported that the next-gen console will be equipped with the latest gaming processors and Android OS. It could sport a handheld touchscreen controller that shares a resemblance to the Nintendo Wii U. However, Nintendo confirmed that the NX will offer a much different gaming experience from the Wii U.
Nintendo held its first 2016 Direct where it talked about Pokemon-related news to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokemon. The company is expected to reveal the Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon the day after the Direct presentation.
