Nintendo Announces NX Console to Launch in March 2017
The NX, or whatever Nintendo decides to call the system, will come out early next year, not this year, as had been rumored. Nintendo said this system will offer a "brand new concept," but it remains to be seen what that means.The Legend of Zelda Wii U Also Coming to NX, Delayed to 2017
Confirming earlier rumors, Nintendo also announced that its new Legend of Zelda game for Wii U will also be released for the NX. Given that development, the title is shifting to 2017. However, it was not mentioned if the game will be available as an NX launch title in March or if it will come out later in the year.showcasing Link and a mysterious device around his waist.No NX at E3
Nintendo will not showcase the NX at E3 in June, instead placing its focus on the new Legend of Zelda game. The Wii U edition of the game will be playable for the first time on the show floor, but the NX edition will not.
Wii U Production Could End By March 2018
Speaking with analysts and media after the earnings briefing, Nintendo CEO Tatsumi Kimishima said the company may cease production of the struggling Wii U by March 2018. The system has sold 12.8 million units since launch in November 2012, which is well behind its predecessor.Nintendo Reports Revenue Decline and Expects Wii U Sales to Crawl
The earnings report showed another quarter of decline for Nintendo, while Wii U sales are only expected to amount to 800,000 units over the next twelve months.