Netflix is introducing a limited beta test for users interested in trying out its cloud gaming service. Ahead of its release, select users in Canada and the UK will be able to test the game feature using their TV and the Netflix Game Controller app. The beta will primarily "test [its] game streaming technology and controller, and [improve] the member experience over time," said Mike Verdu, VP of Netflix Gaming.
Netflix's new gaming service will be accessible on Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, LG TVs, Nvidia Shield TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, and Walmart's ONN. The beta is expected to extend to PC and Mac gamers in the coming weeks, allowing for immersive mouse and keyboard gameplay.
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What's Driving This Trend
- Cloud Gaming
- Netflix is launching a limited beta for its cloud gaming service, allowing select users to test the game feature using their TV and the Netflix Game Controller app.
- Game Streaming Technology
- Netflix's beta test aims to improve its game streaming technology and controller, enhancing the overall member experience over time.
- Immersive Gameplay
- As the beta expands to PC and Mac gamers, Netflix aims to provide immersive mouse and keyboard gameplay for an enhanced gaming experience.
Who This Affects Most
- Streaming Services
- With the launch of its cloud gaming service, Netflix enters the competitive landscape of streaming services targeting the gaming industry.
- Entertainment Technology
- Netflix's focus on game streaming technology further drives innovation in the entertainment technology industry.
- Smart TV Manufacturers
- Smart TV manufacturers like LG, Samsung, and Roku can leverage the rising demand for cloud gaming services by partnering with streaming platforms like Netflix.
