However, a few apps available on the Nintendo eShop are worth your time. Here’s a rundown of the best streaming apps you can use right now on Switch.
Although the Hulu app is free to download, you’ll need to purchase a subscription to watch content on your Switch. There are several packages to choose from, with options for ad-free viewing and live TV:
Hulu: $6.99/monthHulu (No Ads): $12.99/monthHulu + Live TV: $64.99/monthHulu (No Ads) + Live TV: $70.99/month
Unlike the other apps on this list, Hulu is only available in the US. You’ll need a Nintendo Online account set to the US region to download the app. The Switch YouTube app arrived in the eShop in 2018 and is a strict media player. While it allows unlimited access to all of your favorite YouTube content, the app lacks features you’ll find on other platforms. You can’t upload videos, and if you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, you won’t be able to access the service on Switch. You can sign up for a Funimation Premium subscription directly through the Switch app, which is convenient. A membership will set you back $7.99/month, but it comes with a 14-day free trial so that you can try it out first. You can also have up to 5 simultaneous streams on one account, so you can easily access Funimation on other devices when not using your Switch. While it would be nice to see more content focused on the actual Pokemon video games added to the app, Pokemon TV is an appealing curiosity for fans of all ages.
