Netflix starts testing game streaming that can be played on TVs, PCs, etc.



A beta test of a streaming service that allows Netflix to play games on TVs and PCs began on August 14, 2023 for some users in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Testing Games on More Devices - About Netflix

https://about.netflix.com/en/news/testing-games-on-more-devices



Netflix starts testing game streaming on select devices, smart TVs and desktop browsers

https://www.engadget.com/netflix-starts-testing-game-streaming-on-select-devices-smart-tvs-and-desktop-browsers-175241762.html

Netflix finally streams video games, too - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/14/23829262/netflix-cloud-gaming-testing-tv-web

Since November 2021, Netflix has been providing subscribers with a game service that can be played on smartphones and tablets.

So that Netflix distributed games can be played on iPhone and iPad - GIGAZINE



Netflix has also indicated its intention to expand its game distribution service to cloud games, and was reported to have opened a new game studio in Southern California in October 2022.

“Our goal is to bring games to everyone,” said Mike Verdu, Vice President of Gaming at Netflix. I am trying to do it,' he said.

Meanwhile, Netflix announced that it has started public testing of cloud streaming games for some users in Canada and the United Kingdom from August 14, 2023. 'Today, we're taking the first steps to make it possible for users to enjoy Netflix on all devices,' said Verdu.

At the start of the test, the devices that can play Netflix cloud streaming games are as follows.

Amazon Fire TV
Chromecast with Google TV
LG Smart TV
NVIDIA Shield TV
Roku
Samsung Smart TV
Walmart ONN

When playing a cloud streaming game on a TV, you need to install the app ' Netflix Game Controller ' distributed on the App Store etc. on your smartphone or tablet.

Netflix releases ``Netflix Game Controller'', an application for turning smartphones into controllers and playing games on TV - GIGAZINE



When you select the game you want to play on your TV, a QR code will appear on the screen.



Scan the displayed QR code with the Netflix Game Controller app on your smartphone or tablet.



Then you will be able to use your smartphone etc. as a controller.



Netflix reports, ``In the coming weeks, you'll be able to play cloud streaming games on PCs, including Windows and Macs, by opening Netflix.com in a supported browser.'' Verdu also reports that 'more devices will be added in the future.'

At the time of initial testing, only two games are playable: Oxenfree and Netflix's own title , Molehew's Mining Adventure .

``The purpose of this beta test is to test game streaming technology and controllers and gradually improve the user experience,'' Verdu said. ``We want to make it easier for users around the world to play games by making them available on more devices,'' he said.

In addition, Netflix positions this beta test as a ``limited beta test for some users'', and it is undecided when Netflix's game streaming service will be deployed in Japan.

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