The chances of the Nintendo NX just being another ordinary game console are getting ever slimmer, as a new report bolsters claims that the Wii U successor will use cartridges over discs to house games.
Recent advancements in flash technology have made cartridges the smarter choice for the NX, offering greater loading speed and faster production cycles compared to discs, industry sources tell the Wall Street Journal.
The case for carts
On top of the advantages with today's tech, analysts point out that cartridges are more resistant to scratches, making them perfect for families with small children - a market Nintendo is always keen to appeal to.
Additionally, with reports that the NX might be a console/handheld hybrid, cartridges are a perfect choice for portability - forgoing a disc drive would make the device significantly lighter, cheaper, and less of an energy drain, not to mention that the sturdy casing of carts are better suited for on-the-go play.
While Nintendo has been tight-lipped about the NX, it's only a matter of time before the company finally spills the beans on its elusive machine. With March 2017 targeted as the NX's launch window, Nintendo will need to drum up some details and soon - perhaps in a fortnight's time at Tokyo Game Show?
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