Netflix On Nintendo Switch Rumored To Be Already Installed

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Gamers can take the Nintendo Switch on a plane.
Gamers can take the Nintendo Switch on a plane. Nintendo

When the Nintendo Switch released in March, many gamers were perplexed when streaming services were not made available for the handheld console, but a new rumor states the Netflix app is already installed on the new console.

According to GoNintendo user KamehamehaX , a conversation with a Netflix customer service representative revealed that the app was already “locked and loaded” in the Nintendo Switch, but they are waiting for the OK from Nintendo to activate it.

We’ve reached out to Nintendo of America regarding the rumor and they have provided Player.One with this response:

“We have nothing to announce on this topic.”

Although Nintendo refused to comment on the rumor, we know the company is seriously considering bringing streaming services to the Switch gaming device .

In an interview with The Washington Post , Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime said the following.

“What I would say is this: We built the Nintendo Switch to be a world-class gaming device, meaning we want you first and foremost to play games on the system and have an incredibly fun experience.

We’re talking to a range of companies about other services, companies like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon — things that will come in time. In our view, these are not differentiators. What differentiates us is the way you play with the Nintendo Switch and what you can play. And that will continue to be our focus into the future as we continue driving this platform.”

In July, the first streaming service was added to the Nintendo Switch. The Japanese service, NicoNico is similar to YouTube and we expect other streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, Twitch and more will be added to the hybrid console eventually.

So what do you think of this Netflix on Nintendo Switch rumor? What apps do you hope make it onto the console? Let us know in the comments section below.

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