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No Netflix on the Switch according to Bussiness Insider
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Do you have any statistics to support this definitive statement?
shark sandwich
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The Switch Netflix app is going to be a paid app that runs on your smartphone.
akidnamededdy
Banned
freethought
Member
Am I crazy or was there something about the Wii U's netflix app getting shut down? Possibly just in the UK/Europe.
Wonder if the two are related (assuming I've not gone crazy).
Some device of mine definitely gave me this warning. Maybe it was my PS3...
Wonder if the two are related (assuming I've not gone crazy).
Some device of mine definitely gave me this warning. Maybe it was my PS3...
I think people are overestimating the importance of this. People carry smart phones with them everywhere, having a switch won't stop that. I browse the internet more on my smart phone than anything else.
I am also fortunate enough that my phone has a 5.5" screen (so not much smaller than the switch) so If I want to watch netflix, I can watch it on that (i wont)
Anything people want the switch to do other than console gaming can be done on another device they ALWAYS carry with them.
I am also fortunate enough that my phone has a 5.5" screen (so not much smaller than the switch) so If I want to watch netflix, I can watch it on that (i wont)
Anything people want the switch to do other than console gaming can be done on another device they ALWAYS carry with them.
GrayDock
Member
I said that before: The terrible WiiU situation forced N to rush it's schedule. The Switch will have Netflix, a browser, a youtube app, etc., but not in it's march launch date, it'll have all of those at fall/holidays, which probably was it's planned release date.
Japanmanx3
Member
I'm sure it'll get it at some point.
Okami Haundo
Member
Yep... My PS4/Xbox One wouldn't be used even half as often if it weren't for streaming apps. The Switch is not yet confirmed to go without these apps entirely, but anyone saying they don't make a difference is crazy.
But you have a PS4 if you want Netflix, if you then have a PS4 and a Switch why is it important/terrible if this doesn't utilise it?
nintendoman58
Member
It'll show up eventually. Right now Nintendo needs to focus on the games aspect. The media apps can come later.
Solid SOAP
Member
The only device I always carry with me is my phone. I don't own an iPad or tablet, so if the Switch used some of the features from those devices it'd likely motivate me not to purchase them and be happy with my Switch.
the Wii U browser is great for streaming content
"We don't need [feature/application] on our system because everything else has it" isn't exactly a good selling point.
"we're making a home console that you can take on the go" is the only selling point this needs imo :shrug:
If people are looking at the switch, it's because they want a console gaming machine they can play at home or away. Suddenly realising it doesn't have netflix isn't going to make them stop and say "hang on, I'll make do with an ipad" because it then won't give them the console gaming experience they were interested in in the first place.
Thing is its just addes to negatives in Switch comparison to other consoles, considering hardware they shouldnt fucked up in software from apps to games to paid online or price to get people buy Nintendo hardware. But Nintendo making this so hard for themselves. Overpriced accessories,old as hell ports and inferior even in those. Online paid and lack of games build up to switch also adds. So far only worthwhile game built up by Switch looks like have release date as Holiday 2017.
That worked brilliantly for Vita right...
Don't pretend the Vita was a proper home console experience like the Switch will be. It didnt even have HDMI out.
"Why would you want Netflix on your Nintendo when you have it on other consoles, tablets, phones, etc"
"Voice chat on your phone is actually pretty smart. Why do we need voice chat on the console?"
At what point does the question become "What justification is there to spend $300us on a Switch?"
If my phone has Netflix, games, better battery life and voice chat, why don't I just stay there?
You mean like the 5 games scheduled to come out in the first year?
"Voice chat on your phone is actually pretty smart. Why do we need voice chat on the console?"
At what point does the question become "What justification is there to spend $300us on a Switch?"
If my phone has Netflix, games, better battery life and voice chat, why don't I just stay there?
You mean like the 5 games scheduled to come out in the first year?
Because your phone doesn't play home console games?
If you then say it's not worth it, then a dedicated gaming device clearly isn't what you wanted if you can make do with mobile games (imo)
Neither does Switch has power of PS4. It will get downgraded ports. Same thing PS3 - VITA. Vita got downgraded ports like UMVC3(ran amazing), SFxTekken,NFS Most Wanted,PS All Stars, Mortal Kombat 9, Injustice,CoD(not exactly port ), FIFA etc. All looked like downgraded PS3 ports.
It ran a previous gen games just fine(PS2).
Whats difference exactly? Switch runs downgraded ports of current gen. Also can have graphics previous games built up(Wii U-PS3 gen)
But it's far and away the least powerful in the console space. And the 'power level' of a Switch isn't much more than a high end tablet. Heck, some phones can do VR. And there are only a handful of first party games announced. And Nintendo's historical lack of third party support means they won't be getting many of those.
So if the best thing you can say about the Switch is 'it's a home console', then how can anyone continue to justify the lack of basic features (like Netflix, etc)?
I think anyone that believes that the Switch gets many more 3rd party ports outside of year 1 is incredibly naïve.
The fact that the switch can actually be used as a home console when the Vita could not?-
MyBodyisReady
Neo Member
But it can't be done on my TV. I don't have a Smart TV and I don't really want to buy any more devices.
Fair enough then but i doubt most will get hype for playing games at 720p(mostly) in 2017. We will see.
(Mostly) is pulled out of your arse right seeing as most content will be outputted at 900p and above (?) on your TVs creen
I really don't get why this matters at all. Don't people already have enough devices that can play Netflix? Like, is someone going to awaken from their cryostasis and buy ONLY a TV and a Nintendo Switch and be like... "Awwww, DAMN IT NINTENDO why can't I play this new NETFLIX thing?"
Hell, my fridge can play Netflix.
Hell, my fridge can play Netflix.
It can't. But I'm sure GE is working on it.
PopcornMegaphone
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The whole "play at home or away tablet" concept is precisely why it's a bummer switch lacks features like netflix, music streaming and a web browser. It would make the device more useful. It would be cool to watch netflix on TV than remove it from the cradle and continue watching on the go. Or how about at the airport pausing Zelda and checking your email on a single device? It's such an obviously cool differentiating feature that Nintendo decided to neglect.
Steve Youngblood
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That's the main selling point. But the counterpoint is just what's stopping them from making the console more flexible? Really, why can't this have Netflix at launch? It's time to get ready for bed. I just want to lay down and either: A.) play Breath of the Wild or B.) watch an episode of something on Netflix. I'm not sure which just yet, I'll mull it over once I'm laying down and comfortable and just see what strikes my fancy. Why can't the Switch accommodate both use cases? Why do I need to bring the Switch and an iPad with me in case I change my mind?
Okami Haundo
Member
You're not really getting the point here. No one is saying that Netflix is "the selling point". We're saying that it's an added value that convinces people to keep using a piece of hardware. Not having that added value gives people one less reason to keep using their Switch. It's about creating a platform that people can spend most of their free time with rather than a throwaway device that has a singular appeal.
I see bunch of 720p games outside of Wii U ports.Aka : Splatoon2,Mario etc.. I am not sure what you trying to imply here.
It'd be great, but then I can't imagine everyone with an ipad or a smartphone that does that deciding they no longer need it because they have a feature packed switch.
erm, gonna need to see your source here
You ≠ others.
There are various reasons people want Netflix on Switch.
If it doesn't apply to you, good, but don't be suprised that it might be different for others.
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
Read the thread for reasons.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0lyvgeJJw0
here and their channel have more video of analysis on those games but whatever dont derail topic.
You're the one saying the Switch will output mostly to TV at 720p and not backing it up properly
what games output to TV at 720P, maybe PM me so we can stop chatting here.
Papacheeks
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Yea I would have to agree, especially seeing what they showed and how vague info was on other features like online,VC. But then I would ask why did they show it so early if it wasn't ready?
Did they feel threatened by what's coming out this year like Scorpio? Or was it investors stomping their feet and telling them they had to have a product out?
The whole investor thing sounds implausible because even thought hey are having supply restrains NES classic is still selling well, pokemon go made a lot of money, and super mario run did alright. They had pokemon sun and moon sell well, they could ahve just released Wii U version of Zelda, maybe could have worked on some ports for sun and moon on swtich and also release it on Wii U. ANd could have had a blow out for switch with games, services, and could have had it release in September with Zelda for switch, Splatoon, ARMS, Street fighter Turbo, couple third party games and a demo for Mario when you buy Mario kart deluxe. Also could have given 1,2 switch as a pack in as they would have had more games for launch.
Right now this looks like a very unprepared Nintendo, and makes Wii U's launch look good. They could have had a Nintendo direct that showed more about the console, showed some games, and show zelda with the things i mentioned above coming in the later months to tide people over. Then if people reacted to 300$ console they would have enough time to maybe make some price adjustments and make a second sku with just a pro type controller or motionless joycon's for 250.
I think that would have been the safer way to go honestly.
Oh come on. You're telling me that people that have a netflix subscription are going to be walking around with a Nintendo Switch and not a smart phone with much better battery life?
Priorities. If Nintendo focused on the priorities on a game console (playing games?) that's all that matters to me.
For me personally, this is a good thing. Less things cluttering my home screen. More development time (hopefully) into things that matter on a gaming console.
A person waking up from cryostasis wouldn't buy a Switch when they realize that there are literally hundreds of devices that do far more for far less money. The Switch is quickly becoming WiiU 2.0 - Spend the money if you want to play Nintendo exclusives. Period. Only this time it doesn't even play Netflix.
Papacheeks
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And is just as expensive and more so if you want additional joycon's or a pro controller.
Vital Tundra
Member
I have netflix on enough devices not to care, but its strange that they couldn't just get it at launch. Whats stopping this?
Steve Youngblood
Member
Well, of course people are going to have a phone on them. But I want to use a device with a bigger screen. Why do I need to trade to a smaller screen after I get done playing a round of Mario Kart and want to watch Netflix? "You probably already have a tablet anyway! Just use that!" So I'm supposed to carry around two tablet-sized devices in addition to my phone? Seriously, why can't I just watch Netflix on my Switch?
Yes ?
To the bolded part.
It doesn't mean you're taking away devs from actual game development process, so that argument is pretty bad by itself.
It just seems that the OS is really undercooked currently, since the development process of the App wouldn't be even in their hand anyway...
And just because it doesn't apply to you personally, it doesn't mean it won't for others.
I got more than enough devices, but there are plenty of people with valid reasons here.
Okay, that's fine in my opinion. Isn't that the point of buying a game console? Did people expect their SNES to play tapes as well?
ElectricBlanketFire
Member
I'm talking for home use.
Less standard features is not a good thing. Netflix has nothing to do with game development.
shadowsdarknes
Member
I frequently use my chromecast with my laptop to watch Netflix between laptop and TV.
I'll start an episode on my laptop, cast it to the TV, and then move back to my laptop when I go to cook in the kitchen.
The switch is capable of doing that unlike my other devices.
There's no doubt that a touch screen device like that would be useful to use.
When the SNES came out, there wasn't a PS4, Xbox, tablets, laptops, smartphones, Nvidia shield, etc that could all do the same things + way more for the same price (or far less).
Okay, I can see your points. Yes carrying around two devices would be cumbersome and yes the lack of what is considered a standard feature is hindering. I even kinda pointed this out when I joked that even my fridge could play Netflix. Haha.
I guess I was just looking at it as a single task sort of thing because of how I consume media. I'm not constantly switching back and forth between netflix and gaming.
I guess I was just looking at it as a single task sort of thing because of how I consume media. I'm not constantly switching back and forth between netflix and gaming.
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