With the rumored aspects of the system, it certainly would be unique, seemingly being a hybrid portable/console. There's no way Nintendo is gonna directly compete with Sony and Microsoft, there's no point to that and would end up in them failing again. They aren't just gonna release a third wheel, especially as both Sony and Microsoft are about to release more powerful consoles in a year. Nintendo has to find ways to compete in the market, and seemingly banking on combining what's good with a console, with their successful handheld market, to hopefully release something that stands out. I know I've wanted more of a focused console from them, more traditional, but I understand how it wouldn't work for them.
We should hopefully find out next month the full details with the NX.