NX - is 32GB storage enough?

Few digital Wii U game examples

Star Fox Zero - 7.6 GB

Bayonetta 2 - 17GB

Super Smash Bros. Wii U - 15.6GB

Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition - 19GB

Xenoblade Chronicles X - 23GB

I guess no digital shop for big games. They still are anti-online gaming. I don't get it. Why Nintendo is against globalization?

What this thread proves is you believe rumor and speculation, not what is actually there. I think it's a good idea to wait for Nintendo to announce the console later this month(September) and then judge what they present.

32gb's isn't even enough for my phone...

Well those sources been right before with other leaks. So i say yes. Wii U came with 8GB, remember? and it's Nintendo. I'm not surprised. And after all, how come that all sources that been telling 32GB and even proven source Nintendo worker is all lie and life never exited? I mean nobody gonna make article unless they have proven source with proven proof.

Another dumb poll thread that favors a biased opinion.

Yeah, sure, no one would make an article if it wasn't true... tell that to all the major news sources in this years election cycle. Oh yeah, you remember the so called 'NX Controller leak'.. that was proven to be faked, by the guy who faked it after multiple gaming media outlets ran the story as if it was true? Yup, I remember it.

32GB of storage in 2017 is ridiculously low. People will say "but iPads only have 32GB - 64GBs of storage", the difference is the size of most apps on iOS are much smaller than Wii U+ level games. I don't know of any iOS game that is 5+GBs in size.

This 32gb is a joke to everyone but our beloved sheep. For sheep standards, its perfectly acceptable to have less than 500gb in 2017. But at the same time, you look at Nintendo titles and they're visually so simplistic that they barely have textures, its just flat colors on everything. Nintendo visuals rival indie games like NMS, very simplistic and outdated. If NMS needed only 6gb, the 32gb inside the NX is plenty for indie like graphics.

Sure, when you wanna read yellow news then sure you find fake pages but there is difference of rumor and raport. This is raport. And you must look where source is coming from and from what or which page.

Ever heard of external storage?

32GB of storage is what the Wii U has. Dumb dumb.

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but we're not talking about WiiU+level games but 3DS+ level games

WiiU was 32gb. That was clearly not enough

Nope. I have a 2tb HD hooked up to the Wii U. Gonna suck if you want digital games.

The Wii U has 32 GB.

I highly doubt the NX will have that little.

not even close

anything less than 1TB is simply unacceptable

@ShepardCommandr: Show me a 1TB phone or tablet please.

It's true that 32GB isn't enough, but I'm not sure how they can possibly build enough in it.

@fugwit: NX is more powerful than Wii U. Not sure why you think it's a suped-up 3DS.

Don't doubt Nintendo, never go there.

32gb in 2012 was small as it was. But in 2017 on a console that supports unreal engine 4 et al? Nope. It's pitiful

PS3 had 60GB a decade ago.

Phones have more today.

32GB isn't big enough for (certain) single games.

They'd be braindead to do it, but this IS Nintendo.

I don't care about Nintendo's storage capacity because I still won't spend a single cent on them digitally until they modernize their account system to I can easily transfer my content to another console. It could come with 32k storage for all I care. No digital, no VC, nothing. An entire section of Nintendo's business is off my radar solely due to the principle of not supporting such a standard in 2016. Not gonna happen, and it never will unless things change.

Besides, NX games are supposed to be carts which means saves can be written on them. I don't really need any storage at all, tbh.

I had a 160gb ipod a long time ago. Im skeptical but wouldnt be surprised as nintendo cheap out on materials and have done for years now. Their fans dont complain so why not overcharge for underpowered consoles?

Great question.

Well , its not if we consider 3rd party games but it might be more than enough if we consider NINTENDO games.

With that being said , this is an indicator that major 3rd party games will be missing from the system ... sadly. I hope im wrong ... rarely am though. Lets see

Damn you nailed it. Thats what im talking about for some time now ...

The same fans that wanted a traditional powerful consoles, no gimmicks , 3rd party support ... now are EXCITED about NX ! Go figure ...

I told to some Nintendo fanboys around some time ago , if Nintendo fails with NX and end up being a 3rd party software company .. will be on them .

I hope the internal drive is at least 500 GB. I won't be too happy if it turns out to be less. Hopefully supports external drives. Then I will be able to deal with it, but still pretty pissed that it would be such a low amount of internal storage.

Personally I'd prefer a smaller built in hard drive(e.g 32gb sounds good), but allow the memory to be expanded through either replacing the hard drive, or adding an external drive/SD/USB. That way they can make the system cheaper, and I can choose to pay how much I want and get as much storage as I need.

I see a lot of people here think 32 gigs is "ridiculous" or whatever. I find wanting a big built in hard drive ridiculous. A smaller one that is expandable is a much better option.

Here's the thing though. As a hybrid system Nintendo is caught between a rock and hard place. If you add too much storage the cost will increase which, depending on the features of the system (720p screen, multi touch functionality), could push them to a price point that they aren't comfortable with. A price that could consequentially cripple any potential system sales.

It certainly isn't enough for a standard just plug and play console, but let's be serious there are no such things as plug and play consoles anymore, which is a shame. Plus with carts being used it's less of an issue.

With that being said it seems like Nintendo is looking for players to purchase larger SD cards (which can have of a size of up to 2TB) or use external drives for major digital purchases, which sucks for those who don't have one, but can be easily purchased if you want that convenience.

People jumping to conclusions about Nintendo lacking 3rd parties or not wanting online gaming based on a rumored flash capacity are clearly chicken littles. Let the sky fall first and then we'll know for sure.

This whole Nintendoomed nonsense is overdone. Everyone thought they were screwed for E3 and they wound up blowing everyone out of the water with Zelda. Let them announce first and if it is clear the system will be shit, shout it from the rooftops if you want. I'll meet you up there too.

If the games are cartridge based you shouldn't need that much space however 32gb does seem to be a bit on the low side.

If the NX uses cartridges, then you don't need to install games to internal storage, since cartridges are fast enough to run games directly from the cartridge itself.

Yes, this is a rumor but IF it's true then it's ridiculous. Anyone arguing that storage size of 32GB for a home console is acceptable is simply being foolish.

Depends on if I want to go digital or not. I like physical games for consoles, just because it's fun to have on shevles, and if NX uses cartridges, I'll probably want to have the games physically even more. If I go digital, I will need alot more storage than 32gb. Either they should give us something much bigger, or nothing at all so you can buy storage yourself.

Of course, but do you really want to have to buy an external HDD for every console you own? Or to reformat it every time you switch to use it on a different console? I don't.

Bottom line is the 8GB/32GB was one of the most egregious and pathetic shortcomings of the Wii-U (among many others). Basically they wanted to cut that cost out of the Wii-U to make production costs cheaper, take the profits from that cost savings (because they sure as hell didn't price the system accordingly) - then ask the consumer to supply their own hardware. They were effectively asking the consumer to subsidize the Wii-U by not including a standard feature. At minimum it was an inconvenience, but to some it was effectively a $50-$100 additional cost to the Wii-U (for those of us that would have to buy yet another HDD to keep separate).

So no, it's definitely not acceptable. *IF* games are all running on fast SD memory, they can probably get away with a lower storage model for those that are committed to buying physical games. Maybe a 128GB version or something like that (which would be soooo 2009). But if they are going to have a full digital marketplace, 1TB should be a baseline IMO, but 2TB would be nicer if they want to be fully competitive with XB1 and PS4/Neo - which already will have 2TB models.

There are no Wii u games in scandinavia, east europe. How we suppose to buy cartridges games when they don't send it here? and how you suppose to play indie games? indie games will be never on cartridges. and what about game patch? in 2007 PC gaming was fully digital and for nintendo they still use dics and cartridge to play games? it's like they still rather use VHS than use blu-ray. and why would waste your time and go to store and buy game instead of staying home, buy digital game and play right the way? i mean it's year 2016 and a whole world is connected. Mobile market share is 98%, handheld 2%. and 100% mobile games are digital games(and pc gaming) and tv console gaming digital rate goes up too.

Nothing is confirmed, but no. 32GB would not be enough. Even with cartridges, patches will eat up that space in no time. It needs to be 64GB at the absolute minimum. Even that makes me cringe a little.

assuming it is using carts:

64GB would be nicer. but there wont be installs or things like the 10GB of texture data for xenoblade. patches should be small (it wont get multiplats). saves are also small. for people who will be buying physical media 32GB should last a fair chunk of time. i dont think nitnendo are goingt o go mad on DLC.

for those looking to download a lot of stuff digitally: well you will need an SD card: ideally 256GB or 512GB. the size of games should roughly be the same as wiiu games (if it is using an TX1 then it wont be even remotely close to an X1 or PS4 in horsepower). really nintendo were never goig to be able to put enough in to satisfy digital only gamers so trying would be a waste of money.

they need to keep price down and putting in 128GB or more would essentially be punishing people who want to buy physical. so its a tricky balancing act.

I do not care about on board storage. I much prefer to buy my own, instead of paying for a over priced POS drive they put in consoles.

Wow, I can't believe people are justifying this low memory storage of a base system. The argument in favor for it is stupid weak. Instead of buying a system without the concern of purchasing additional hardware it's better for the consumer to purchase the console then worry about additional storage instead of fitting the system with substantial storage that is standard with any modern game console. Are we forgetting that the NX is supposed to be a console?

@fugwit: They will be using 32GB cartridges so that should give you a hint at the scope of the games.

Let's have math-loving nerds come in and help us here.

How much (as close to realistically as possible) would it cost to have the NX come with a 500GB solid state drive? Just the cost of the drive; not the other components.

Because that's why 32GB is what is being rumored. Nintendo clearly doesn't want a HDD in their device. Should they do 64GB as a bare minimum? Yes. But with a SD card slot you can expand the storage to your liking for as cheap as you want. And said cards are getting cheaper all the time (64GB is only $20 now).

It does inflate the price a bit for people who want to go all digital, but a mixture of both physical and digital shouldn't have too much issue.

The NX will apparently support SD cards, so it would be possible to download games onto SD cards, and run them directly from SD cards. Nevertheless, it would be more convenient if it has more internal storage as well.

It really depends. 32GB to install games isn't enough, but 32GB for just save files could be enough. Especially if they allow external HDDs like the Wii-U or SD cards like the 3DS.

That being said I highly doubt they will use only 32GB or storage. The difference between a 32GB and 64GB SD card is like $10 and that it retail. Nintendo will be paying even less. At this point I wouldn't expect anything less than 64Gb, and more than likely 128GB.

32GB of internal storage is a fucking joke in 2014 let alone 2017 when the system will launch. I'm hoping for Nintendo's sake that most of the NX rumor is false.

lol FFL thread. Just bashing the Wii U as usual.

But using cartridges negates the point of having HDD

ITT: Morons who don't know the difference between disc and cartridge.

It's a rumour.

Nothing is confirmed.

But let's assume the rumours are true. Why would you need internal storage when the game ships on some? The carts won't ever be full, and will have plenty of extra space for patches and save files. It's actually kind of brilliant.

And with USB and SD card slots, it's funny how people think a company forcing you to buy HDD space you may or may not use is somehow a good thing.

Why would you buy a 500GB machine for $400, when you could get a $300 one and go to Costco and buy a 1TB HDD for $80?

@foxhound_fox: Because cows and lemmings are freakin' brainwashed.

Because NO-ONE buys games digitally right? :|

wtf... sd card is low. its still same like owning many cartridges. you still live in year 2001???