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Reggie on the Lack of Netflix on Nintendo Switch: Ask Netflix
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While I think it's technically on Netflix (they're probably like "oh Nintendo isn't focusing on streaming apps yet, let's just take this one off the table for now and focus on other devices), it should seem like initiative is on Nintendo to get Netflix on the device. I think almost every gaming console since the last gen EXCEPT the Switch has, in some way, aimed to partly be a media device and aggressively get popular apps on there.
Thank you both.
My guess is that Nintendo wasn't talking to Netflix much near the launch of the system (for the reasons Reggie mentions) but have started to do so recently and are waiting on Netflix to respond, or something to that effect.
Company that is an absolute shitshow regarding online services blames media empire for lack of app.
Yeah, that reads as believable.
Yeah, that reads as believable.
They have a Hulu app, though, so there's clearly more to it than that
I can happily do without online media service Netflix on my portable gaming device.
At any point I have about 3 things which can play Netflix, it is just clutter on a system to put it on Switch.
At any point I have about 3 things which can play Netflix, it is just clutter on a system to put it on Switch.
You know, I need to get into Plex. I have a bunch of Blu-rays laying around that I rather not look at anymore. I should invest in a Blu-ray drive.
Netflix was on Wii, WiiU and 3DS.
Hulu, NicoNico are on Switch....if Reggie says they are open to Netflix on Switch, Netflix has to deliver.
Reggie isnt crazy enough for such a statement if they were the ones blocking Netflix from releasing the app at this point. Doesnt make any sense.
This isn't an uncommon attitude for Nintendo to have. They have been noted in the past as not being proactive when it comes to pulling 3rd party games and apps, particularly outside of Japan. Usually because they expect developers to just show up because they have a successful platform. I get the impression that this is in part due to most of the decision making and support being centralized in NoJ. The fact that Netflix is on everything would make one assume that Nintendo did something to sour the relationship, or has not pursued it at all. Particularly considering it has been over a year since launch.
But the previous Nintendo consoles has the app. Why wouldn't Switch?
My best guess is that probably Nintendo wants usage data from the app (either aggregate or individual level) and that Netflix isn't willing to give it up.
Nintendo could benefit a lot from knowing precisely what people are watching on the Switch, and use that info to either inform their own dev teams or to court third-parties, and obviously that data is one of Netflix's most precious commodities.
Given Hulu and Nico already are in the platform, ill wager Netflix is the one shifting blame
I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees how absurd this "Nintendo's fault" narrative seems.
I'm almost thinking Netflix wants Nintendo to pay some kind of compensation (or even just resources/assistance) for creating the app, or Nintendo wanting something from Netflix.
If one company is demanding something from the other, and the other refuses to acknowledge that demand, in my eyes it might explain why Netflix is stating "Ask Nintendo", and Nintendo is stating "Ask Netflix".
Trying to make the other side look bad to pressure them into meeting some kind of demand.
If one company is demanding something from the other, and the other refuses to acknowledge that demand, in my eyes it might explain why Netflix is stating "Ask Nintendo", and Nintendo is stating "Ask Netflix".
Trying to make the other side look bad to pressure them into meeting some kind of demand.
it is on netflix best interest to have the app on switch. they might get more subscriptions, since some gamers might sign up just for the switch. I guess it is problem with both, nintendo is being picky, and netflix does not want to do the extra steps that nintendo requires
So many apps are still missing from the Switch and Nintendo is completely blameless simply because "well they got Hulu".
And it's not like I even care all that much, but call it for what it is.
It's because they will have people defending Nintendo regarding no streaming apps even if it would make the Switch better. They should have more streaming apps on the Switch, I feel it is something that Nintendo doesn't want at the moment.
What's absurd is the Nintendo is blameless mentality.
"Blameless", no. As I said, it's clear that they had a games-only stance early on, and they're to blame for that, but things have changed. It's possible they never reached out to Netflix, but I doubt they've turned Netflix down.
Netflix wanted and assumed Nintendo would help pay for the development of the app. Nintendo is not interested in paying them so Netflix would have to fund the development themselves.
Likely means they simply can't come to an agreement (for now). Not unusual really. Unless we know the terms of the discussion, hard to say who might or might not be to blame.
Or Netflix is asking too much money for supporting their platform?
You're aware companies change policies?
Netflix not being on Switch is probably due to Netflix noticing the 3DS app wasn't particularly successfull, guys.
I think Netflix wants Nintendo to do the work of making it or at least help. The app on Wii U said it was published by Nintendo. I assumed that meant they had a hand in making it, especially since it was built around the gamepad features. And Nintendo wants Netflix to do it so they don't have to put their resources into it.
I'd be interested to know if Sony and Microsoft helped with their respective apps.
I'd be interested to know if Sony and Microsoft helped with their respective apps.
It's really dumb to not have Netflix on it considering how many devices it is made for that sell far less than what the switch sells in one quarter, let alone yearly or lifetime
You are literally making that up.
That hardly counts as speculation.
The big reason why I cant recommend the switch right now to people who doesnt really play games is the lack of media apps. I know they have their phones and such for everything else but a decently powered device you can take anywhere not being able to have youtube or netflix will turn away the non hardcore.
Whether it was a mistake or not would be based on how many people were using it, not the screen quality. From a business perspective, as long as the audience is there, shitty screen quality is irrelevant. So even if they decided 3DS was a mistake due to no one using it, Switch would be worth taking a look since it selling so much quicker out the gate.
Also 720p isn't that bad realistically. There are still people out there watching Netflix on 720p TVs. It's a lot more suitable for watching movies on than 3DS's fuck ugly dot matrix anyway.
TLDR: Screen quality doesn't matter, how many people they think will use it does
This doesn't make sense.
They have phones which has everything they need on it and are portable, but you won't recommend a Switch because it won't double up on things they can already have.
I don't want to take the sides as I don't have insights to either company's decision making. All I know is that I can use Netflix on just about any electronic entertainment device I bought this decade, be those gaming consoles, mobile phones, computers, tablets, TVs. I could understand the 3DS not having it (those screens are ass), but the Switch has no excuse. I'm pretty sure they could have created an app (or made one already) in the past 15 months or so, the Switch's success has been evident for a while. There are also other video apps on it already, plus there are f2p games now. I don't think Netflix is unable to make the app for Switch because of a lack of technical skills or that they are intentionally ignoring a console that is selling very well. I'm much more inclined to believe there is something wrong on Nintendo's side, but who am I to judge. This August I'm going on holiday and I hope I'll have it by then.
Is Reggie even the person to ask this question? He's a pr mouthpiece, not someone deep in the know.
Just do it already. Switch is a good Netflix console, because it's so easy to move it around and dock it into a TV. I've been wanting this since day 1.