Nintendo's NX platform will use an Android OS according to reports

[Sora96 17,256]

Nikkei report: Nintendo NX platforms to use Android OS http://t.co/1nsgfDTdPg

— Wario64 (@Wario64) June 1, 2015

[HeyMouseSayCheese 1,133]

We can all look forward to the Nintendo Ouya.

[Hero of Light XIV 2,381]

It's probably not that much different than what Microsoft's been doing with their phones and the 360 and One. Then again, knowing Nintendo, it'll probably be several times better.

[Key Sharkz 69]

If that's the case then it just confirms a smartphone with Nintendo capabilities. If I need a new phone at that point, sure, but if not it's a platform I'll pass on. The smartphone game market just... It's not "the future" like everyone thinks it is. It's just a market that is currently being exploited because casual gamers have a lot of access to it. It's never going to replace consoles or other dedicated gaming platforms.

[Soravids 1,056]

And my anger towards mobile gaming grows stronger....

[Setrex 1,031]

If it will be an Android OS based system then it would make sense, considering they said the NX would be a "third pillar" alongside the 3DS and Wii U. 

I'm not entirely sure how well an Android OS console would do in today's market though. After all, the current devices out there that are dedicated Android gaming devices aren't exactly setting the world alight. The only advantage Nintendo would have is both their name and the possibility of having Virtual Console software on the thing. 

In some ways I am glad that the system isn't something that is outright replacing the Wii U. I still feel that the Wii U has a lot of software still to offer even if some others don't...