Continuing its expansion into gaming, Netflix has released a brand new digital controller for iOS devices that allows subscribers to play cloud games on a TV.
Or should we say, one day it will happen? The App Store listing for the Netflix game controller doesn’t mention which titles the app will support or even hint at which ones will be made available on TVs. asked TechCrunch the company for more information on when Netflix games will “make their way to the big screen”, but the platform is keeping tight-lipped. games and a few screenshots.
The app itself looks like your standard gamepad with four face buttons on the right and, presumably, a directional “pad” on the left. It’s reminiscent of a Nintendo GameCube controller in that you have a large center button surrounded by four smaller ones. And you have a menu button at the top.
Availability
You can download the software on your best iPhone or best iPad, even your iPod touch. Mobile devices must be running iOS 15 or later. Tablets are similar in that they must run iPadOS 15.0 or later. The difference between the two main versions is that on the iPad the controller has a much larger surface.
We recommend that you delay the installation of Netflix Game Controller because, as we said before, there is nothing to play – at least at the moment. A report of The edge describes the process of connecting the app to a TV. A message appears on the splash page stating “Netflix games on TV are in beta” and “some devices may not be supported at this time”.
Possible upcoming games
It’s worth noting that there are already games on Netflix for mobile that are compatible with Bluetooth controllers. These include Laya’s Horizon, Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon, And TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge. It’s possible that these titles are some of the first to let people use their iPhones as controllers. A full list of all individual games can be found on the news site What’s on Netflix.
We reached out to the company to see if it would be willing to open up about the future of its cloud games. We also asked if Netflix plans to launch an Android version on the Google Play Store. This story will be updated at a later date.
If you’re looking for a new game to try, check out TechRadar’s list of the best PC games for 2023.