Despite the time it took to develop, the Switch 2 didn't solve one problem its predecessor had: streaming. We'll explain why it's not the ideal console for that.
The luckiest among you already have or are in the process of unboxing your newly received Switch 2. We're writing these lines on June 5, 2025, the official release date of the new Nintendo console. The opportunity to try new games like Mario Kart World, the new installment in the famous franchise, but also to enjoy its Switch 1 cartridges with sometimes updates that will make them look better on its big sister.
The Japanese manufacturer has indeed ensured that Switch 1 games are mostly compatible with the Switch 2, even if there are still some issues. Good news for those who have accumulated a small collection of cartridges during the console's 8 years of existence. Nintendo has also put online a dedicated page to the question, regularly updated. And it's on the latter that we notice an unpleasant surprise regarding streaming.
Don't count on your Switch 2 for streaming, it's not made for that
Video game consoles haven't been just that for a long time. Many use them as a device that centralizes their multimedia activities, including streaming. We remember that despite negotiations, Netflix never arrived on Switch 1, for example. With the Switch 2, it won't be any better. The Hulu, Crunchyroll, InkyPen, ABEMA, and Niconico apps are officially incompatible with the Switch 2, without justification. They all allow you to stream movies, series, or manga in the case of InkyPen.
No mention of other platforms like Netflix or Prime Video, but since they aren't available on Switch 1, we can only be pessimistic. Unlike Sony and Microsoft, Nintendo doesn't seem to want to make its console a machine capable of handling anything other than what it was originally designed for. Its large screen and portability would have been perfect for watching your favorite series on a train or plane without the hassle of a computer. Too bad.
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