Nintendo NX: New Trademark Suggests Handheld Support With Outward Facing Linear Image Sensors

Amiibo support is, of course included.

Posted By | On 20th, Sep. 2015

nintendo nx

Because Nintendo isn’t talking, most of what we’ve been able to gather about the Nintendo NX is from several different patent applications that have been filed. The problem with this approach is that it’s always possible the company is going to file for patents that never end up in the finished product. Still, if the latest patent application can be trusted, it appears as if Nintendo’s next console could feature the ability to sync up with a handheld device (perhaps the way the PS4 and PS3 sync up with the Vita?)

Freepatentsonline was nice enough to give us our first look at this new patent and the helpful lads and ladies at Neogaf were able to break it down and show us the really pertinent info. The first thing that’s interesting is that Nintendo didn’t file this patent themselves. Clearly they’re still working hard at keeping information as quiet as possible. Instead, Fumihiko Inoue is the one that filed these patents, but the community has long known he was someone who files these on behalf of Nintendo.

So what did the actual filing reveal? The most interesting thing is the linear image sensor located, facing outside the housing. It appears that this kind of feature would allow for syncing with a handheld device. The technology included in this patent would also seemingly allow for Amiibo integration easier than it can be done with the Wii U or the 3DS. Check out the images below and see if anything stands out to you when it comes to this latest Nintendo NX filing.


Tagged With: ,

Amazing Articles You Might Want To Check Out!



Share Your Thoughts Below  (Always follow our comments policy!)



Keep On Reading!

Ghost of Tsushima 2 PS5 – Where Is It?

Ghost of Tsushima 2 PS5 – Where Is It?

Sucker Punch's 2020 open-world title is one of Sony's most successful new IP of all time. So why is the sequel...

WWE 2K24 Guide – How To Win An Ambulance Match

WWE 2K24 Guide – How To Win An Ambulance Match

One of the new match types this year can be a doozy if you don't know what to do. Here's how to easily win an ...

10 Biggest Story Changes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

10 Biggest Story Changes in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth changes the original game's story in a number of significant ways- here are the 10 big...

10 Biggest Questions We Have After Completing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

10 Biggest Questions We Have After Completing Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth

The second instalment in the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy leaves a lot of questions for the final act to ans...

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Review – Track and Trail

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game Review – Track and Trail

Expeditions: A MudRunner Game expands on its predecessors in just about every way.

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide – How to Use Synergies, and All Synergy Abilities and Skills

Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth Guide – How to Use Synergies, and All Synergy Abilities and Skills

Synergies are a game-changer in fights and can provide some incredible advantages. Here's how they work and ho...