The best streaming services on Nintendo Switch

The Nintendo Switch is one of the most popular consoles on the market, thanks to its flexibility, its ability to be used as a handheld console and as a console for home use. The console was released in 2017, and over the years Nintendo has continued to update its software, adding new features and improving the gaming experience.

One of the features Nintendo has added to the console is the ability to use streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu and YouTube. In this article, we take a look at the best Nintendo Switch streaming apps.

Netflix

Netflix is probably the most famous streaming service that you can use on the Nintendo Switch as well. The service offers a wide range of movies and TV shows, including original content such as Stranger Things, The Crown and Narcos. Netflix also offers an auto-play feature for the next episode, making it the perfect choice for those who like to watch series without distracting themselves from everyday life.

Hulu.

Hulu is one of the most popular streaming services, and it's now available on Nintendo Switch. The creation of The Walt Disney Company offers a wide range of TV shows and movies, including plenty of original content such as The Handmaid's Tale and Little Fires Everywhere. Hulu provides access to live streaming of various TV channels. Both news, entertainment or family channels are available to users.

YouTube

Obviously, Nintendo Switch users can also use YouTube, one of the most popular video hosting sites in the world, and it's now available on the Nintendo Switch. With YouTube on the console, you can watch a variety of videos, from music videos to video games to reviews. In addition to regular videos, live streaming is also available on YouTube, making it a good alternative to one of the services we're talking about below. On the plus side, YouTube allows you to watch various movies in good quality for a fee.

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is competing with Netflix and Hulu for the title of best service with original movies and series. Some of the best offerings on the platform are The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and The Boys. Nintendo Switch users can buy or rent content presented on Amazon Prime Video. It's also possible to sign up for a monthly subscription and receive movies and TV series for the duration of the subscription.

Twitch

Twitch is the most popular streaming service in the world in terms of live streaming. Nintendo Switch users can find streaming services for every taste and colour. The platform offers broadcasts for almost any game, esports event streaming, talk shows, and gambling streaming. Twitch is distinguished by its user-friendliness and moderation, which is designed to create a friendly and comfortable environment for each user.

Crunchyroll

Rounding out our top are two services that specialize in streaming anime. Crunchyroll is an American streaming service created in 2006 that is available to Nintendo Switch owners. The platform provides the ability to watch anime and read manga and doramas. Anime fans can watch such iconic titles as Attack on Titan, Naruto and One Piece. Users can share their opinions in the forum and discuss the anime they have watched. By subscribing to the service, users can view content without ads as well as access exclusive content.

Funimation

Another streaming service with anime on Nintendo Switch. Funimation is available on eShop in countries such as the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, Mexico, Brazil and others. The platform is even older than the previous entrant in our top list. Funimation was founded in 1994. The service offers a variety of anime, including with English dubbing. Each user can try out a subscription to the service for 14 days for free.

Conclusion

In addition to great games on the Nintendo Switch with extremely engaging and thoughtful gameplay, users of the Japanese company's console can enjoy various content at their leisure through streaming services. There are plenty of platforms to choose from, ranging from series and movies to anime and live action. Some services are free to use, while others will ask you to buy a paid subscription. On the Nintendo Switch, you can find a streaming service for everyone.