first media streaming service for the us unless your not counting nico nico because it's not tv shows and stuff
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Some people don't have smart tvs, having the option to use something already attached to your TV to stream video is nice. And since the switch is portable, you can also use it to watch stuff like a tablet. If you don't want it, just don't install the app.Slight incoherent rant:
While that's cool, I see the appeal of a system made solely for playing games.
The Xbox One and PS4 tried to be all-in-one media centers what with their sharing options and social media integration. However, I feel that when online functionality gets so embedded in a system and its interface, you're left with this empty home screen when offline, and often you feel like you're missing out when you decide not to use these features and just want to play the games.
Making game systems media centers is also rather redundant, as I have probably a dozen other devices from which I can watch Netflix and Hulu and browse GBATemp and whatnot. Why would I want to do it on my game system? What makes that special?
What I like about the Switch is that it's a system solely for playing games. It can be solitary, yes, but I myself kinda like that solitary feel, and I have reason to believe I'm not alone. I buy game systems not to have them as media centers, but to play games. I think Nintendo did a good job of realizing this.
That was kind of a stream-of-consciousness post, so sorry for the text wall.
but unlike the xbone/ps4, it's not forced on you. hulu, (and hopefully others soon,) is an optional download. i agree with you blank homescreen thing, but with the xbone/ps4, they had them pre-installed. the only people with it on their switch will be people who want it on their consoleSlight incoherent rant:
While that's cool, I see the appeal of a system made solely for playing games.
The Xbox One and PS4 tried to be all-in-one media centers what with their sharing options and social media integration. However, I feel that when online functionality gets so embedded in a system and its interface, you're left with this empty home screen when offline, and often you feel like you're missing out when you decide not to use these features and just want to play the games.
Making game systems media centers is also rather redundant, as I have probably a dozen other devices from which I can watch Netflix and Hulu and browse GBATemp and whatnot. Why would I want to do it on my game system? What makes that special?
What I like about the Switch is that it's a system solely for playing games. It can be solitary, yes, but I myself kinda like that solitary feel, and I have reason to believe I'm not alone. I buy game systems not to have them as media centers, but to play games. I think Nintendo did a good job of realizing this.
That was kind of a stream-of-consciousness post, so sorry for the text wall.
*cough* NicoNico *cough*
I must say though, I don't know if it is just me but Nico Nico works like shit.
I think Pacheko already implied something in that direction.
Except none of those apps are actually pre-installed on the Xbox One/PS4, they're just placeholder icons for easy access when people inevitably install them on their consoles.
And touching upon that, I still find it puzzling that when I first wanted to watch a BluRay movie, my XB1 asked me to connect to the Internet and download an app.
Lol, perhaps I just read what I am thinking myself.he did?
you have some next level reading between the lines magic.
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