Netflix Begins Testing Mobile Cloud Gaming Service in U.S., Offering Free Games with Membership

Netflix is beginning to test its cloud gaming service in the U.S. after launching trials in Canada and the U.K. It allows members to play mobile games on TVs using their phone as a controller.

The service is free with a Netflix subscription. Many games are tied to popular Netflix shows like Stranger Things and Squid Game.

Netflix has acquired gaming studios and licensed titles to expand its gaming content. It sees gaming as a "value add" to retain subscribers.

The launch pits Netflix against other cloud gaming services like Xbox, Playstation, Amazon Luna and more. But Netflix is making the games free with membership.

The test includes games like Oxenfree and Mining Adventure. It works on platforms like Fire TV, Google TV, LG, Roku and more. Netflix aims to improve the experience during trials.