CDX Nexus

Not to be confused with the Nexus, an entirely different console.
The CDX Nexus is a home video console developed by CDX Software. It was released in DoodleLand on July 5, 2020, in the United States on November 11, 2020, and will be released in the rest of the world in 2021. It is the true successor of the CDX Nitro family of systems.
After the CDX Nitro's multiple revisions started getting mixed reviews, CDX announced that a true successor to the system was "on the way". The Nexus was first announced during E3 2019, which was also CDX's last E3. The console itself is capable of running games of up to 4K resolution, near-instant loading, and has very strong anti-piracy protection. 
The console also has two gaming subscription/streaming services, CDX Network Access and the Nexus*Cloud. The console currently competes with the Xbox Series X and Series S, the PlayStation 5, The V2, and the Nintendo Switch. 
== Background ==
CDX first entered the console market with the CDX Nitro. It was a critical and commercial success, selling 6 million units in it's first year. The console received several revisions, each of them getting mixed results. With Microsoft and Sony announcing their next-gen consoles, many questioned the future of the Nitro.
== History ==
Rumors of a successor to the Nitro began in mid-2019. People suggested that the new console might have better graphics, instant loading, and better settings, among other things. During E3 2019, CDX unveiled their newest console, the CDX Nexus. They stated that it was not a revision of the Nitro, rather, it was an entirely new console. It would have backwards compatibility with all of the Nitro's games. Like with the Nitro, CDX will continue to make games for other systems. 
Every two months, CDX discussed specifications of the console and it's hardware. They said that with the release of the new console, they would have better anti-piracy protection, reduce loading times, and have 4K resolution. They also stated that there would be a digital-only version of the console, and would be cheaper. To avoid confusion with the Nitro, CDX said that the Nitro, and it's revisions, would be discontinued on May 5, 2020.
== Hardware ==
CDX stated that the system runs on par with the Xbox Series X. In other words, it has the same hardware as the Series X. The system was co-manufactured by CDX, Foxconn, Android, and Microsoft, the latter of which is their first time developing a competitor's console. The system supports Ultra HD Blu-Ray, Blu-Ray, DVD, and CD discs. Like with other consoles, the system is region-free.
=== Controller ===
The Nexus controller is a mixture of the Switch's Pro Controller, the Xbox wireless controller, and the DualSense. The button layout is that of the Switch, but the X and Y buttons are swapped, so that the buttons looked like as they were spinning in circles. The controller also has AirFlow technology, both in the wired and wireless controller.
== Games ==
The system will have dozens of games to choose from. Developers include Activision, ZeniMax Media, Lone Planet, Videlectrix, CDX's sister company Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Electronic Arts and former sister company Full Moon Studios, Square Enix, Capcom, Bandai Namco Entertainment, Ubisoft, Take-Two Interactive, and others. Games made prior to the system's launch will also be on the system, albeit having enchanted graphics.
The service offers applications like YouTube, Hulu, Disney+, Pluto TV, HBO Max, Peacock, Prime Video, CDX SparkStar Access, and The Roku Channel.
The system is backwards compatible with all generations of the Nitro. The games will be enchanted with better graphics and instant loading. Games for the Nexus will be listed here:
* CDX Heroes: Brawl
* CDX Heroes: The War Of The Worlds
* Strong Bad Fighters
*CDX Heroes: The Other Recruits
*CDX Arena
== Release ==
During April, CDX stated that despite the pandemic, they would still release the Nexus on July 5 in DoodleLand, and on November 11 in the US. Due to the pandemic, it's international release date was delayed to 2021. CDX Heroes: Brawl and Strong Bad Fighters launched on the same day the Nexus released in North America, and were immediately released on Nexus*Cloud. 
CDX launched a game subscription service, CDX Network Access and it's "Ultimate" expansion, to compete with Xbox's Game Pass service and PlayStation Now.
== Reception ==
Upon launch, the Nexus received universal acclaim from critics. They praised the system for it's wide variety of games, instant loading, and it's anti-piracy protection. The system has currently sold over 8 million units in it's first few months.
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