I for one hope Netflix does come to Switch at some point in the future.
We have a smart TV, but it's built in Netflix app never streams an HD image (it's sluggish, and when it finally does play, it's a blurry mess), and for the life of me the PS3 app doesn't want to work for me (when someone else wants to use it, it works flawlessly, but when I try, it says it can't connect, EVERY. SINGLE. TIME...).
Currently Playing:
Switch - Blade Strangers
PS4 - Kingdom Hearts III, Tetris Effect (VR)
I noticed Bayonetta doesn't offer any incentive to buy one if you buy another like the Wii U did and more recently RE Revelations 1&2. If you want both titles digitally it's going to cost £65.Not too happy with that. I bought the Bayonetta Special Edition with both games included a few weeks after it came out for £31. They could start offering an incentive nearer release but then that's not fair on those who have pre-purchased it.
@Anti-Matter That's quite a good idea actually but apart from the NES none of those consoles titles have been confirmed as coming to Switch. Seems like they've jumped the gun a bit or maybe they know something we don't but I doubt it. As the saying goes though, if you're not fast you're last.
Another thing about that is I've never heard of the company who's making it. When it comes to 3rd party controllers that's never a good sign.
@Anti-Matter That's quite a good idea actually but apart from the NES none of those consoles titles have been confirmed as coming to Switch. Seems like they've jumped the gun a bit or maybe they know something we don't but I doubt it. As the saying goes though, if you're not fast you're last.
That didn't stop 8bitdo launching their propads so I don't really see that as a prerequisite for releasing a classic focused controller.
@kkslider5552000 I remember reading someone mentioning that but at this time there is no mention of it on either game on the UK coming soon section.Maybe the discount is applied when you complete the 2nd pre-purchase but surely they'd mention it if it was available.
@YummyHappyPills Where did you read that as neither game is on the US coming soon section yet?
The digital version of Bayonetta 2 can be purchased in Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch for $49.99 / €49.99, with the option to also then purchase the digital version of the original Bayonetta game for $9.99 / €9.99. However, if players choose to download the standalone digital version of Bayonetta first, they will pay $29.99 / €29.99, with the option to then get the digital version of Bayonetta 2 for an additional $29.99/ €29.99.
@YummyHappyPills Well it's good to know that the incentive is there. But on the other hand, it's not good that they're not making it clear or even worse, not offering it to those who pre-purchase.
I don't particularly care about Netflix not coming, though I do believe it will and that tweet wasn't the truth. However, I really want a YouTube app, because that is the only thing I boot up my Wii U for after Pokken DX released.
I don't particularly care for the apps since I got other devices that can do them better, but I hope they come down the road for those that want them. Just make them optional downloads, like Hulu, since I don't want to use storage space on apps I won't use and that may make the OS a bit bloated.
The original tweet about Netflix has since been deleted and replaced with another saying that it was incorrect and that they're still exploring the idea of bringing it to Switch, they just don't have any definitive plans yet.
It's just a matter of time I'd say. I'm not personally bothered about Netflix, I don't even watch TV shows anymore, haven't for years. My TV is used for gaming, watching football and election days, that's it. So Netflix is of no use to me, YouTube however I do like and when at home I would rather watch it on my Switch screen or through the TV than on my smaller phone screen.
Seems like Netflix has subscribed to the Capcom/EA school of "We will support it" one week, then not the next, and then back again.
It does need to be mentioned though, there is a HUGE logistical issue with apps like these - Europe.
28 countries. Each with their own stations. Each with their own native shows, production companies, licenses to work out.
That's part of why TVii never came to Europe. It was too costly and too much of a mess tuning it for every country, their licenses for shows and so on.
Remember, Netflix does have significant regional variance in shows. Some are only in the UK, some are only in the US, and so on. I imagine the licenses would all have to be renegotiated...to include a new platform.
People will chirp up and say I'm wrong and no nothing. Nothing hurt a little speculation now, did it?
Netflix has already worked out the deals with the European countries. It works on mobile, console, set tops and smart devices. I don't think adding one more device would be hard for them, since they already have negotiated deals. It is quite possible the switch is already covered by current deals.
Not that I think switch needs Netflix. The only time it adds something would be in portable mode. And since they don't have a sim card in it, it must be tethered to another device. A device that probably already has Netflix.
I don't think Netflix is a big priority for Nintendo right now. The more time you invest in something everyone already has, the less time you have for the important stuff.
It is the other way around, switch isn't a priority for Netflix.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Further down that resetera thread Emily Rogers posted and basically implied that we're not actually getting a direct this Thursday but rather that they'll announce something via trailer/Twitter, and that it's something focused on casuals.
@SLIGEACH_EIRE Saw this. It coincides with the end of this weeks scheduled maintenance so if that theory (online maintenance -> Nintendo Direct) still holds we just might have a micro direct this thursday. If so, I hope they focus on the online stuff.
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