I swear I'm the only person who genuinely believes that the Switch Pro is going to be a docked-only model.
As far as Netflix and Nintendo go, I suppose Netflix just can't be bothered to optimise the app for the system.
I guess more multimedia function means potentially less games played which means potentially less games bought
Prior systems had netflix so you're saying this is a shift in mindset for current Nintendo from the Wii/ Wii U and 3DS days?
Prior systems had Netflix because Netflix chose to make an app for them.
If there was one made for the Switch, I can't see Nintendo having any problem allowing it on the store.
I think Netflix have possibly changed tack and have tried getting Nintendo to commission them to make an app this time, after getting burned on making a Wii U app of their own accord.
Then why are PS5 and Xbox Series X launching with it? We already have the app at home and on our phones, seems a complete waste of Netflix's time and money to create an app for these systems. I've emailed them to think about abandoning launching the app on next gen consoles, it'll be better for their profits.Maybe they just figured it wouldn't get used. I mean realistically I would not use it, everyone has it at home or on their phones/tablets. Do you really need it on your switch too?
Burned making the wii U app in what sense? I'm not sure what you're referring to.
Why so salty lolThen why are PS5 and Xbox Series X launching with it? We already have the app at home and on our phones, seems a complete waste of Netflix's time and money to create an app for these systems. I've emailed them to think about abandoning launching the app on next gen consoles, it'll be better for their profits.
I just meant Netflix spent money on making and licensing an app for Wii U, for them to only get a fraction of the users they expected using it and for the console to have a fairly short lifespan. It might have made them hesitant to make an app for the Switch and to say to Nintendo, "If you want Netflix on there, you're going to have to pay us to make the app this time".
I think it would explain why Netflix claim that the reason for no Netflix app on Switch is down to Nintendo rather than themselves.
Netflix seems to be stuck on Nintendo's past failures and are salty to admit they were wrong about how they projected Switch as a failure. This is no different from many third-parties still unwillingly to support it for the same reason.
The hell?I'm starting to think it might be DRM security requirements not being met on Nintendo Switch.
Last month, Macbook security requirement was updated and announced to require a chipset that's produced in 2018:
Streaming Netflix in 4K will require a Mac with a T2 security chip
According to Netflix's support site, those who wish to stream Netflix in 4K on the Mac will need a 2018 or later Mac with the T2 chip.www.imore.com
So, it sort of hinted Switch needs an updated security requirment, like a new chipset, to be able to handle Netflix.
Do you have the T2 security chip? If not, then yeah, it can't run Netflix in 4K.
Exactly, everything. I don't dock my phone to my TV, and I don't wanna use my phone to watch Netflix.With how many things play Netflix now why do people still care about this?
I just meant Netflix spent money on making and licensing an app for Wii U, for them to only get a fraction of the users they expected using it and for the console to have a fairly short lifespan. It might have made them hesitant to make an app for the Switch and to say to Nintendo, "If you want Netflix on there, you're going to have to pay us to make the app this time".
I think it would explain why Netflix claim that the reason for no Netflix app on Switch is down to Nintendo rather than themselves.
Exactly, everything. I don't dock my phone to my TV, and I don't wanna use my phone to watch Netflix.
Netflix probably assumed, like many others, that Switch would flop, and were caught with their pants down. Sooner or later, they'll have to admit their mistake by releasing an app for it. I'd be shocked if this year ends without it launching.
it's been 4 years. They don't need the switch. They're doing fine.
I made that post over two years ago. That said, Netflix doesn't need Switch, and Nintendo doesn't need Netflix, but it would still be beneficial for them to get a Netflix app on Switch eventually.it's been 4 years. They don't need the switch. They're doing fine.
I don't think so. I have a friend on my Friendlist on Switch that has almost 1000 hours of Youtube registered on his console.Maybe they just figured it wouldn't get used. I mean realistically I would not use it, everyone has it at home or on their phones/tablets. Do you really need it on your switch too?
I think what he meant is that Netflix doesn´t see beneficial making an app for Switch and it makes sense to a point. How many third parties don´t want to make games for Nintendo and they have the second highest install base in consoles right now?I don't think I really buy that or that it makes sense. You seem to be conflating all of Nintendo's systems into 1. The Switch is nothing like the Wii U, in terms of form, functionality, or size of userbase. Not to mention most Netflix apps are basically web wrappers so unlike the Wii U version (early on, at least) a custom built app, now it's just an "app" wrapper around essentially a web version that is used across all the different platforms and can be developed much quicker/easier
Yeah, but the porting of the Netflix app to the Switch would, in theory, be fairly cheap and easy. Like I said, they've basically moved to console specific app wrappers over a web app as opposed to completely natively built apps like beforeI think what he meant is that Netflix doesn´t see beneficial making an app for Switch and it makes sense to a point. How many third parties don´t want to make games for Nintendo and they have the second highest install base in consoles right now?
I think we know that, but what he meant is that netflix probably still feel burn for supporting a flop.Yeah, but the porting of the Netflix app to the Switch would, in theory, be fairly cheap and easy. Like I said, they've basically moved to console specific app wrappers over a web app as opposed to completely natively built apps like before
I don't take them for the grudge holding type, but who knowsI think we know that, but what he meant is that netflix probably still feel burn for supporting a flop.
I don´t think is a grudge as more than them being careful, but who knows, maybe it is Nintendo putting up a wall, since the other streaming platforms haven´t come either.
Youtube, Hulu, and NicoNico are on the SwitchI don´t think is a grudge as more than them being careful, but who knows, maybe it is Nintendo putting up a wall, since the other streaming platforms haven´t come either.
Yeah, I mainly meant Disney, HBO, Peacock and others.
Lol I didn't even know you could get YouTubeI don't think so. I have a friend on my Friendlist on Switch that has almost 1000 hours of Youtube registered on his console.