thomasmahler
Member
I don't get why this is such an outlandish thing to most people here. Moonlight is available on iOS and the Google Store as well and does the same thing.
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RAINWAY announced: Third party eShop app for streaming PC games to your Switch
- Thread starter Cerium
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off TV play my steam games to Switch? fucking day one.
I was kinda wishing this, but always thought that Nintendo will decline this kind of apps
The best compromise would be to block streaming games that have a Switch port, so you can stream all the rest. I would be down with that
I was kinda wishing this, but always thought that Nintendo will decline this kind of apps
The best compromise would be to block streaming games that have a Switch port, so you can stream all the rest. I would be down with that
Because non-Nintendo approved games can essentially be 'played' on a Nintendo system. Apple and Google aren't game companies.
I would love for it to happen, but I won't believe it until it's on my Switch.
It's outlandish because this is Nintendo we're talking about. iOS and Google aren't apt comparisons when they are open to pretty much anything
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Please be real.
If only Rare Replay was available for the PC...
Sea if Thieves is pc bound
How do you think this would work?
- Nvidia reducing their royalties so that Nintendo gets some? - Doesn't seem likely, both companies like their profit margins.
- Nintendo sharing royalties with the publishers? - Why would they.
- Higher cost to the customer on Switch than on other platforms? - Sounds like a PR nightmare.
In general, I'm still of the opinion that people playing games outside their ecosystem on Switch is the last thing Nintendo wants.
If you're streaming from a PC there's no way to do that.
JonnyDBrit
Member
That would depend on the nature of the streaming. If it's general, then there's no way to verify (and thus, block) games based on whether or not there's an available switch port. If it's specific to Steam and such, then maybe, but I imagine it would become an annoyance, even if an understandable one.
Fredrik
Member
Many have that, why else do you think people say that it's such a big problem that MS doesn't have any XB1 exclusives?
You're overestimating the overlap between majority of Switch and PC owner. Not to mention streaming from PC to portable isn't that well used outside of enthusiast community.
DrBillRiverman
Member
I refuse to believe this will happen.
Waaaay to good to be true
Waaaay to good to be true
IronicSonic
Member
I dont see a problem since those who want high fidelity and performance already buy their games on pc. Nobody's goona buy a high end pc for stream games to the Switch so,I can see Nintendo allowing this
If this happens, third party support for the Switch, especially Western third party support, would wither and die. They'd just make PC versions and tell you to stream it. Switch would instantly become just an NVidia shield with Nintendo first party games.
No way Nintendo actually lets this app get through. At best it launches for a couple of days and then gets yanked for violating the terms of service.
I can't see Microsoft allowing it either. If you're going to stream from PC to Xbone it's going to be through some Windows 10 baked in service curated directly by Microsoft.
No way Nintendo actually lets this app get through. At best it launches for a couple of days and then gets yanked for violating the terms of service.
I can't see Microsoft allowing it either. If you're going to stream from PC to Xbone it's going to be through some Windows 10 baked in service curated directly by Microsoft.
thomasmahler
Member
Don't they have similar restrictions Nintendo has? As in, they don't allow emulators on their store, etc.
This is basically just a streaming app. I wouldn't be too surprised if Nintendo does indeed allow it on the store, which could be interesting, especially since the 'lack of third party titles' problem could be reduced this way.
The smart move by Nintendo would be to allow this or to even make their own version of this thing, so you could stream whatever content you want to your Switch. People would buy a Switch for Nintendo games and the portability aspect and could still play third parties if they have a beefy-enough PC in their home.
Also, remember that there's been rumors that Valve will start partnering with TV Manufacturers to build their STEAM Link right into TV sets - Like it or not, streaming is going to be here to stay and Nintendo allowing this would just mean they're showing a lot of foresight this time around.
Factually wrong. Nintendo has never taken down a emulator on Android. Because they can't, emulators are completely legal and they have no rights whatsoever over them. The IOS Store doesn't allow them as a store rule, Nintendo is not taking any of them down in IOS either.
The only emulators actually being taken down in the Google Play Store are the ones stealing the code from other emulators.
Steam also allows me to stream to this:
I don't think there's anything anyone can do to prevent that.
However, what Nintendo can and will probably do is not allow this app to be sold on their platform
Finale Fireworker
Member
It can't be any worse than the PS4's. My Pro seems better, but my base PS4 would sometimes get a reduced signal when it was literally in the same room as my router.
If the Switch has an objectively weaker antenna than the PS4 did, please correct me. If not, I'll say I've had no issues with my Switch wifi range. I'm not worried.
The eShop isn't like the App Store. Nothing gets listed without Nintendo checking it out themselves.
This doesn't make sense. The Vita also has remote play, and you don't see any devs saying: "We'll just make a PS4 version, if you want it on Vita, stream it." Vita versions are still coming out, despite of Remote Play.
FlutterPuffs
Member
Good god, some of the negative predictions in this thread is incredible
The app would be a great convenience, but that's about it.
The app would be a great convenience, but that's about it.
Yep!
Having a single unit which integrates a screen and decent gaming controls is preferable to having them separate, at least in my opinion.
Charles Brandon
Member
Absolutely no chance.
Sweet so in theory, I could buy games like Sonic Generation on steam and play it on the Switch.
Is that device any good, been looking to get a small laptop for work purpose.
Steam also allows me to stream to this:
Is that device any good, been looking to get a small laptop for work purpose.
Skittzo0413
Member
I really can't see Nintendo being okay with this, but on the other hand this would probably be a fairly unknown solution that likely wouldn't make a huge dent into Nintendo's third party sales (if/when they ever get games) so I could see it being possible.
Still super unlikely.
But god if this comes out I'm never going to need another console again. I'd probably only use it for old games that I replay all the time and new games which still miss the Switch.
Still super unlikely.
But god if this comes out I'm never going to need another console again. I'd probably only use it for old games that I replay all the time and new games which still miss the Switch.
Glass Shark
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The Hermit
Member
Say what?!
Man, homebrew in the switch will be amazing
This is true actually. Nintendo allowing an official streaming app would greatly reduce the interest of people wanting to hack it, except pirates.
Or it can open a loophole to actually make hacking easier. I don't know actually.
Man, homebrew in the switch will be amazing
This is true actually. Nintendo allowing an official streaming app would greatly reduce the interest of people wanting to hack it, except pirates.
Or it can open a loophole to actually make hacking easier. I don't know actually.
Fredrik
Member
Steam Link runs at 60fps in my house with 5ghz wifi, not sure about other devices.
How did you make the leap to homebrew on switch? Unless you mean just streaming stuff from your pc to switch, which isn't really "homebrew on switch"