It's no longer a rumor. It has been confirmed that Nintendo NX console will use game cartridges instead of discs. Once again, Nintendo is certainly walking on its own phase with this daring change.
Nintendo Is Going Retro
With the innovations being made in the field of technology today, going retro might not be a smart play for any company giant. As Wall Street Journal recently reported, Nintendo will take a different route. It will try to put the focus back to the old-school cartridges. The confirmation came from people who are familiar with the matter.
This new information should not be a surprise. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot recently revealed that they hope the new Nintendo NX will "take lots more casual players back to the industry," according to IGN. After all, the cartridges used to be the standard in video gaming. It's been said that Nintendo wants to focus on the market of casual players. This development is in line with that goal.
Nintendo NX Cartridges Are Not Entirely Old-Shool
As it's been previously reported, the Nintendo NX will be a combination of a home console and a portable handheld gaming unit. Taken into consideration, this means that Nintendo will bring something new to the console gaming market. Indeed, the changes will be made to still adapt to the innovative features of NX, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The Advantages Of Cartridges
According to Forbes, cartridges have become more affordable because of a very competitive tech market. As far as durability is concerned, cartridges will last longer than optical discs. With regards to the NX's portability, cartridges will end up more intact whenever hyperactive kids get a hold of it and bring it to different places. Nintendo would consider this since younger consumers are their biggest market.
A Possible Hurdle Of Cartridges
The lack of third party support on NX can possibly become a hurdle in using cartridges. The Wii U had this same problem. However, this might not be an issue at all bearing in mind the exciting features of NX that have been reported.
