Via its financial report and social media, it has been confirmed Nintendo will release the NX console in March 2017 worldwide. Though Nintendo did not share details of its upcoming hardware, it is supposed to be a “brand-new concept.”
The next generation of #Nintendo is coming March 2017! #NX pic.twitter.com/u4KFIRJedw
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 27, 2016
Though E3 is just less than two months away, the talk of a new console could bring more gamers and the media to this year’s event.
Nintendo also shared some more news:
The upcoming Legend of Zelda “will be the focus of #E3 2016” as the game will make its debut “simultaneously on both Wii U and NX in 2017.”
The new Legend of #Zelda will be the focus of #E3 2016. It will launch simultaneously on both Wii U and NX in 2017 pic.twitter.com/icfBlybnkm
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 27, 2016
Two franchises will be coming to smart devices: Fire Emblem and Animal Crossing
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/725224236340629504
More than 10 million users globally for the Miitomo app.
Over 10M users worldwide have enjoyed #Miitomo! Are you among them? pic.twitter.com/RX16wrTN9Q
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 27, 2016
More than 20 million Miifotos already.
Over 20 million #Miifotos have been created by #Miitomo users worldwide! Send us your favorite poses. pic.twitter.com/KIByy2sBY6
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 27, 2016
[Sources]: Nintendo IR: Consolidated Financial Statements – April 27, 2016; @NintendoAmerica (Twitter).