Nintendo NX Release Date, Latest News, Update: Powerful NVIDIA Tegra X2 Chip On Board?

While Nintendo hasn't revealed anything about the highly anticipated Nintendo NX console, rumors about the release date, specs and price details of the upcoming console are floating ablaze.

Recently, popular Nintendo tipster Emily Rogers posted three tweets about the upcoming Nintendo NX console. The tweets claim that the Nintendo NX prototype has 6.2-inch 720p multi-touch screen, reported Mobipicker. It is not yet confirmed if the final NX version will get a larger or smaller screen than the prototype. Emily added that Nintendo NX prototype also has 2 USB ports on the dock. The third and last tweet reiterated that MCV's report on GameFreak being involved with NX is true. Rumors are hinting that GameFreak, the maker of Nintendo's several titles, will roll out a game for the upcoming Nintendo NX.

Previous reports suggested that Nintendo's upcoming NX handheld console will come with its own touchscreen LED display and will also feature a detachable control system which can be connected to a TV via a docking system to get big screen gaming experience. It will have two detachable controllers on either side for added flexibility.

Among other specs, the Nintendo NX is expected to use the upcoming powerful NVIDIA Tegra X2 chip, reported Segment Next. It is reported that the Tegra X2 chip will feature four ARM-based Cortex-A57 cores and two homegrown Denver2 cores and it will use Pascal architecture for its GPU. There are even reports which claim that the Nintendo NX console will support cartridges as well as allow gamers to play smartphone titles. "Legends of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," "Project Sonic," "Just Dance 2017," "Dragon Quest X," "Dragon Quest Builders" and "Dragon Quest XI: In Search of Departed Time" are among the gaming titles which are expected to be compatible with the console/mobile hybrid. It is also believed that the Nintendo NX will have its smartphone titles exclusively develop for it.

As far as Nintendo NX release date is concerned, the gaming console is scheduled for March 10, 2017. Stay tuned to SWR for more updates on Nintendo NX latest news, release date, specs and gaming titles.