After the shutdown of a Netflix studio, I read the opinions of many experts. One of the most common ideas is that Netflix needs its hardware to create a healthy games business.
To sketch up this idea, I also used LLM platforms. I will not publish any images, because they are based on stolen copyrights, but still, I want to admit that I used them for inspiration.
Netflix can reinvent the concept of the console, as they reinvented the business of VHS renting years ago.
Audience
The core audience is, of course, people (like myself) who have a Netflix subscription and who love video games. People that probably have kids, and work using technology.
We love to jump from series to series, we are nostalgic about the old days when games were simpler and gamepads had fewer buttons!
Features
The new console should:
- Use common smartphones both as screens and controllers
- Load games from fast support with no extra connections required
- It will work as a “radio”, with knobs and everything, but for podcasts!
- Once you own it, you are part of an ecosystem where you can also stream to others and create your program
Games
The games allowed on the platform should follow these rules:
- The Player will be able to play opting out completely from micro-transactions
- Every game must have a single-player experience and the content length will be public
- Games can come with physical support that should contain the whole game and that will be played forever
- Games are owned by the players forever and can be played on that console forever
Mood
The console can have a retro look but its colors and curved lines will attract new audiences.
The gamepads will have fewer buttons than new consoles. Every game should be simpler than competitors. Also, they can “wrap” a smartphone inside.
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