Netflix Abandons Quest Headset, Leaving Users to Suffer in Bland Browser Experience
In a shocking betrayal of its loyal customers, Netflix has axed its streaming app for Quest headsets, leaving users to suffer through a subpar browser experience. Yes, you read that right – no more cozy Netflix cabin for you!
But don’t worry, Meta has come to the rescue by adding support for Netflix in the Quest browser, with the added bonus of 1080p streaming. Because who needs a dedicated app experience when you can have a browser version that’s just as good, right? sarcasm
And don’t even get me started on the lack of significant updates to the VR app since its 2019 debut. It’s like Netflix thought it could just coast on its mediocrity and not bother improving the experience. I mean, who needs passthrough or download support when you can just stream in a browser? eyeroll
And what about the poor souls who were just getting used to the Netflix cabin on YouTube Shorts? Now they’re left to imagine what could have been.
But wait, there’s more! The browser experience still doesn’t allow for offline viewing, because why would Netflix want to cater to its users’ needs? And what about the ability to use other virtual environments while streaming? Who needs that when you can just be stuck in a browser?
It’s a bleak future for Quest headset owners, folks. But hey, at least they can join the ranks of Apple Vision Pro owners, who are also stuck with a browser-only experience. Silver linings, right?
And don’t worry, third-party developers are here to save the day (or at least fill the void) with apps like Supercut, which streams Netflix in a web view and has a "cinema" environment that’s almost as good as Apple’s visionOS Apple TV app. Almost.
So, there you have it – Netflix’s abandonment of Quest headsets and the bleak future that lies ahead. Joy.