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Netflix launches new game streaming beta, expands device support

Netflix launches new game streaming beta, expands device support

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Netflix has begun testing game streaming via its video platform on more devices, with plans for support on computers, mobile devices and TVs.

Netflix Expands Game Streaming Beta to US TVs

It's been a while, but Netflix is making good on its video game streaming ambitions with a new beta test open to a handful of users. This limited test focuses on two titles: Molehew's Mining Adventure and Night School Studio's Oxenfree.

Select users will be able to stream both games on their TVs, using their smartphone as a controller. Since this is a beta test, Netflix is limiting support for certain TV models to its key partners, so expect the option to launch first on Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast with Google TV, LG TVs, Nvidia Shield TV, Roku devices and TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, and Walmart ONN. There's no release schedule for other devices yet, but Netflix assures that plans to add more "on an ongoing basis."

Games on TV will also be tested on Mac and PC soon (again for select users), available via Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and other Netflix-compatible web browsers. Although computer streaming will feature keyboard and mouse support for game controls, rather than a connected smartphone.