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[CatLady]

I hadn't really thought about this until I saw the topic with big list of TV apps that will work on the PS5 right at launch and since I prefer to use my Xbox for TV/media streaming, I figured I'd better look into which apps would work on the Series X at launch. I was relieved to find out that everything that worked on the Xbox One will work Day 1 on the Series X/S.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S to Have Netflix, Disney+, and Other Major Streaming Apps at Launch

Do you do most of your streaming through your consoles? Well, you can keep doing that on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S!

wccftech.com

Now, what about the Xbox Series X? Well, Microsoft’s approach is more simple – basically, any streaming app built on the Universal Windows Program (which all the Xbox One apps are) will automatically work on the Xbox Series X/S. So, if any app that was available on the Xbox One, it should carry forward, as long as the folks behind it continue to support it.

 

[Forsythia]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

 

[Xaero Gravity]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

I prefer to use my consoles to stream because I have them hooked up rather than using wifi on my TV.

 

[CatLady]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

Yeah I do, it has Roku, but I just prefer to do everything from my Xbox.

 

[Magic Carpet]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

I use VRV to stream anime. And my TV does not have a VRV app.
My xbox one is also using a wired network.
But it is indeed more convienent to just fire up the TV app for Netflix and Disney +

 

[EverydayBeast]

I don’t see the problem with people using tv apps (YouTube tv) on their consoles splitting between inputs is kinda goofy I love having everything in 1 location (games, TV, movies etc) changing modes is kinda crazy but what a lot of people come to grips with.

 

[CatLady]

I don’t see the problem with people using tv apps (YouTube tv) on their consoles splitting between inputs is kinda goofy I love having everything in 1 location (games, TV, movies etc) changing modes is kinda crazy but what a lot of people come to grips with.

Wanting to have everything all in one place describes me exactly.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

I'm wondering myself. I've tried watching netflix from my Radeon VII and it doesn't look as clean as the native app in the Sony or LG tv's I have, a bit pixelated.

 

[ReBurn]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

If the box is hooked up to the TV anyway it doesn't really matter which they use I suppose. That said, I haven't used a streaming app on a console to watch video in years.

 

[wolffy71]

I watch everything thru the xbox. Its gets the same quality graphic wise as my tv apps but makes it easier to communicate with friends on live.

 

[reinking]

For those that are going to use then that is fantastic news. I try to use my TV apps for streaming and not have the console powered on for that. I had to use my Xbox for the HBOMax app but have since moved on from Roku. So far, Android (Sony X900h) has handled every app I use even if I had to sideload one of them. I am still glad the option is there so I can use the XSX in a pinch.

 

[BigLee74]

I personally like using the xbox apps as I still get notifications for when my buddies comes online!

 

[OnThePathToWisdom]

Steaming apps

 

[Nikana]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

There are a ton of apps that are not on my smart TV. HBO Max is one.

 

[dorkimoe]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

Some smart tv apps don’t provide the same quality. /atmos/hdr/Dolby vision doesn’t work on some smart TVs without specific devices

 

[prinz_valium]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

Smart TVs suck.
Like really. They're slow, they miss apps and they have a bad UI and software.

 

[Lone Wolf]

This is good news, as we also use the Xbox as a multimedia hub. Don’t even watch cable TV at all anymore, so Xbox is used for everything. we also use the BD drive a lot as well, as we have about 700 movies on disc. this is why we are getting a Series S for the bedroom. Works much better than the smart TVs apps, and it’s all in one place.

 

[Slings and Arrows]

I like Steamed Hams, but i'm not sure about steaming my TV

Where does the coal go?

 

[CatLady]

I like Steamed Hams, but i'm not sure about steaming my TV

Where does the coal go?

Yeah, what can I say my typing sucks so bad. You might have noticed how many times I have to edit my posts and it's due to horrendous typing skills Unfortunately I can't edit the title so I just have to live with my shame

 

[Quasicat]

I would love to see Plex do on Xbox Series X/S that they did on Shield TV and make a server out of it. The shield is pretty powerful and can do multiple conversions at the same time, but on Xbox, it would be crazy with how fast it runs.

 

[Gerdav]

The main issue I have with using consoles for TV apps is having to switch game mode on and off for the inputs, game mode dulls the PQ on my Samsung QLED, I stick to the tv for the apps and just use the Xbox when watching 4K/blu ray’s.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

There are a ton of apps that are not on my smart TV. HBO Max is one.

Speaking about that, my 2016 Sony XD70 has Google play so I can download games, apps, movies, etc. Maybe check your tv? Mine gets updates regularly since 4 years, last time was few weeks ago.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00150371

 

[Esppiral]

I use my TV just to save energy.

 

[Yumi]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

My girlfriend and I have a smart T.V. and she still insists on using an old Roku, and my mom also has a smart TV and she insists on using her fire stick (not a euphemism for a dildo).

I agree it seems redundant but, It's a preference thing and they only get bad press from not including stuff like this.

Also, if im playing on my xbox and someone wants to watch a movie or a YouTube video, I'll just do that within the system I'm in.

 

[Rossco EZ]

only one streaming app i want personally is the apple tv app added (which i think will come as playstation are getting it and i’ve seen some xbox insiders have been testing it) as i have a good movie collection on it.

 

[Warnen]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

smart tv app are usally much slower then a set top box. Been using my Sony TVs Hbo Max app since it’s not on roku, it’s awful. Drops frames like crazy, lags like crazy. Just all around yuck.

 

[Redlight]

This is great news, while a new UI can be exciting, it can take years for features that you take for granted to come back on next-gen hardware, often things that you don't think about until they're gone. I'm glad to avoid that drama.

I stream everything through a One X, including a free to air box via HDMI. Some of the apps available (with region switching) are for services that aren't even available in my country, Hulu for instance. Not to mention that I've downloaded TV catchup apps from the UK that I use all the time (sorry for lying about having a TV license btw ).

 

[Xaero Gravity]

Wanting to have everything all in one place describes me exactly.

( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

 

[SecretAgentHam]

My 4k tv is from 2014/2015 and doesn't have the "smart" functionality built in (or HDR for that matter). These apps are greatly appreciated and save me from having to upgrade for a few more years. Hopefully 120hz TV's are cheaper in the next couple years.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Speaking about that, my 2016 Sony XD70 has Google play so I can download games, apps, movies, etc. Maybe check your tv? Mine gets updates regularly since 4 years, last time was few weeks ago.

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00150371

Your TV runs on Android TV as an OS which is why.

 

[Killer8]

Thankful Plex appears to be in from day one. I was worried we'd have to wait for the app to be updated.

 

[FatCamperBear]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

In some countries, including my own, tv apps seem to be regionally blocked by the brand (Samsung, etc).
So for us would be good news to be able to avoid getting another external device like a chromecast and do everything from the console.

 

[CatLady]

smart tv app are usally much slower then a set top box. Been using my Sony TVs Hbo Max app since it’s not on roku, it’s awful. Drops frames like crazy, lags like crazy. Just all around yuck.

HBO Max is on Xbox I hardly used it and don't have it anymore but it seemed to work fine.

 

[AdamMcKraken]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

I have an 8 years old 50" Plasma TV, which works fine and has great contrast/colors. Even tough it's only 1080p I don't feel the need to upgrade as long as it works. (If all my games I like will run in 4K 60fps I might think about it.)
Since it's so old it doesn't have any streaming app however it has weather apps, youtube and games which was quite new at the time.

 

[Kagey K]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

My tv doesn’t have a built in Kodi app and likely never will.

 

[Warnen]

HBO Max is on Xbox I hardly used it and don't have it anymore but it seemed to work fine.

Yeah I would use it if I ever go back to consoles, my new Sony tv I got last year only has hdr on 2 of the 4 inputs. Having as many apps on one box as possible is always a huge help.

 

[On Demand]

Of course they would. It's the same software and UI as XB1 which makes it easier to transfer to SX.

 

[Kev Kev]

I pretty much exclusively use consoles for all my streaming

 

[skneogaf]

I imagine the xbox series x will have the better video and music applications due to dolby vision and dolby atmos.

If plex supports dolby vision on it I'm all in as I currently use a nvidia shield tv Pro for 4k uhd backups.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Your TV runs on Android TV as an OS which is why.

Do other android tv's have custom ones? Strange actually. Even for my old tv, android feels fast and responsive, but became better with every update, and it's been updating since 4 years and last update so far was few weeks back.

 

[teezzy]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

I have a 46" 1080p bro

Daddy Phil takes care of me and i drink his milk

 

[Self]

I have an 8 years old 50" Plasma TV, which works fine and has great contrast/colors. Even tough it's only 1080p I don't feel the need to upgrade as long as it works. (If all my games I like will run in 4K 60fps I might think about it.)

Since my AVR doesn't support 4K passtrough I never bothered using 4K material on my 4K TV. I honestly can't see mayor differences. I'll stick with 1080P and performance mode next gen.

 

[teezzy]

Did switch ever get netflix?

Asking for a friend

 

[Kagey K]

Did switch ever get netflix?

Asking for a friend

Not yet.

 

[Warablo]

Serious question, but don't most people have smart tv's nowadays? What's the point of these apps?

Idk, most of them suck. My brother can't get any other app to work other than Netflix, no Amazon Video or anything.

 

[VAVA Mk2]

Do other android tv's have custom ones? Strange actually. Even for my old tv, android feels fast and responsive, but became better with every update, and it's been updating since 4 years and last update so far was few weeks back.

Have custom what? Sony uses Android TV's stock UI but Google will be having all of their partners in the next year or so add the Google TV skin to TVs running Android TV that just launched on Google's newest Chromecast. Supposed to be nice so I have read.

 

[ThatOneGrunt]

I hadn't really thought about this until I saw the topic with big list of TV apps that will work on the PS5 right at launch and since I prefer to use my Xbox for TV/media streaming, I figured I'd better look into which apps would work on the Series X at launch. I was relieved to find out that everything that worked on the Xbox One will work Day 1 on the Series X/S.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S to Have Netflix, Disney+, and Other Major Streaming Apps at Launch

Do you do most of your streaming through your consoles? Well, you can keep doing that on PS5 and Xbox Series X and S!

wccftech.com

My Samsung tv over time has become incredibly glitchy and slow as far as apps and the UI are concerned. My Xbox performs better, is updated more regularly, and has become a more reliable platform for me with media apps.

Hell, some apps have been completely dropped because my tv is so old. And I only bought it a two years ago. There are tvs with Roku built in that won’t be getting new Netflix updates. Never had that problem with my Xbox.