Even if you have another netflix box, Switch is connected to the TV already. It's a matter of convenience to have access to basic features and apps without needing to change the device everytime. It's not a game breaker, but it creates a bit of discomfort.
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No Netflix on the Switch according to Bussiness Insider
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Even if you have another netflix box, Switch is connected to the TV already. It's a matter of convenience to have access to basic features and apps without needing to change the device everytime. It's not a game breaker, but it creates a bit of discomfort.
shinra-bansho
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Just use this handy peripheral.
Actually, it plays games too.
Maybe the slim version will just be an empty box.
It also does voice chat.
Actually, it plays games too.
Maybe the slim version will just be an empty box.
Zombie James
Banned
Another decision that just boggles the mind. Wasn't the Wii the top Netflix platform at one point? I don't get this.
Memorabilia
Member
Lol @ people saying this is "no big deal". An easily added/achieved feature is missing, one that would keep the device in peoples hands and their eyeballs glued to it even when not gaming. How many kids are going to want to "switch" from gaming to Netflix on the trip to grandmas, but because of this stupid oversight will put down the Switch and pick up the iphone/android instead (and then possibly not "switch" back again because they get sucked in by some mobile game when their show is over)?
This is almost as bafflingly stupid as Sony not putting Netflix on the PSTV.
Nintendo will eventually add Netflix. The key words are "at launch". Even with all their bizarre decision making, I can't believe they'll overlook the Netflix effect permanently.
This is almost as bafflingly stupid as Sony not putting Netflix on the PSTV.
Nintendo will eventually add Netflix. The key words are "at launch". Even with all their bizarre decision making, I can't believe they'll overlook the Netflix effect permanently.
ScientificPizza
Banned
i think this is a bit of a stretch
-shadow-
Member
The hardware probably can, the OS probably can't.
Yeah, I'm sure there's a significant number of people with no laptops, smartphones, tablets, consoles or smart TVs buying a Switch and paying for Netflix.
Ewww, on an iPhone 4? No thanks.
backbreaker65
Banned
Netflix is literally on everything, it's not a big deal anymore that it is not on a console.
It actually plays Nintendo games now, I think it's becoming the all in one Nintendo machine.
Did we forget the Wii U launch? Where none of the software worked until the Spring? And the interface took 2 minutes to load?
Ditto for the 3DS?
Yeah, the decision not to include Netflix in their launch schedule seems to be a deliberate one, for better or worse.
Definitely worse, but there's a million things that play Netflix already. Including the smartphone Nintendo is forcing you to use their online services through.
I never mentioned smartphones and laptops.
A gaming system without basic online gaming features embedded.
Hey, can't have another tedious Switch reaction thread if we are gonna read and think clearly.
As a person who loves watching Netflix on the Wii U, my reaction is.... who gives a shit. I have so many devices to watch Netflix on at this point, most of them just as mobile if not more mobile than the Wii U and Switch.. I just don't care.
i HeaR MusiC
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That sure is a large amount of users...
LordOcidax
Member
"At Launch".. title is misleading.
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
netflix is only 720p on mobiles,
heck only microsoft edge browser does full hd on pc .
Are you complaining about this thread? Not very wise.
iPhone 4 isn't even 720p.
Would be nice if Nintendo would actually release a statement so we know what apps if any are available at launch, or if they're coming soon after launch.
the Switch is something that will be connected to my tv at all times. it's the perfect device for something like Netflix.
I imagine it will come after launch (like so many other features it seems) but its yet another peice of negative news that has trickled out since the stream. Its not doing nintendo any favours and is a feature that should really be there day 1.
I'm not sure it's ready for march tbh
I'm not sure it's ready for march tbh
Maintenance
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Kacho
Member
I don't think it's a matter of difficulty, it's a matter of priority. The Switch is coming in HOT.
They were talking about devices they can connect to the TV to watch netflix. Unless you're referring to devices that are permanently connected to the TV, in which case I misread the discussion, all the devices I said can be used for Netflix and are easy to connect to the TV.
Sure, I don't deny that. I'm also fairly sure we'll see Netflix on the Switch at some point.
ProtomanNeo
Member
This is a dangerous game Nintendo is playing. One we've seen them play them play in the past and loose. That game being on of "we are a game company, not a tech company." With the Switch's specs and form factor there is zero reason why it should not have the basic usability of a tablet. Netflix, Amazon, Kindle, Playbooks etc.
They didn't rush it for Zelda. They rushed it because they promised release in this fiscal year to their investors.
Netflix will come later
But look at it this way the Switch launches on March 3. In order to have Netflix on the system at launch they would've had to so less work somewhere else. Or the could've pushed the launch date back a couple months.
Now I think launching with no Netflix (that as you pointed out can be used on literally any other device in everyone's house) in order to have the best possible GAMING system at launch is a much better idea than moving the release date back.
E3 or some Direct presentation should clear up any issues.
Blackleg-sanji1
Banned
I mean I'm sure they could have not put any controllers in the box and ppl would be fine with that so whatever.
It's a simple feature it's 2017 it's a $300 console plz..
E3 would be so late, this launches in March. I'm hoping some info comes out very soon.
People would also be pissed if they held onto Zelda for another year... with the Wii U having 0 games lol.
sixteen-bit
Member
That's a shame
RIP "Netflix and chill" in tabletop mode
RIP "Netflix and chill" in tabletop mode
I'm still buying it at launch it's just a stupid decision is all
The original message was :
I take that as permanently connected, yes.
metalslimer
Member
I'm pretty sure Netflix would be the one to develop the app. Nintendo likely didn't get the dev kit in time as they will put netflix on anything with a screen.
And you just know Nintendo is going act like it's some amazing deal when it finally does release.
They should say that...
The launch might not be fully soft, but it definitely isn't hard. Chubby at best.
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/taking-your-new-product-market-soft-launch-vs-hard-john-stoddart
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/taking-your-new-product-market-soft-launch-vs-hard-john-stoddart
I mean, he more or less did otherwise specifying is rather meaningless.
Seems they kept dev kits tight (or were tight by necessity) and they're likely only now going out wide and that would include Netflix for making an app. Can't imagine that would actually take them very long, though.
statham
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"the iPhone 4 was first unveiled on June 7, 2010, at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco,[6] and was released on June 24, 2010, in the United States"
or did I get played?
got played, FU!
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