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Streaming service and comic book apps on Switch

Technically, you can download any streaming service app on Nintendo Switch for free, but you most of them do require having a paid subscription to actual watch anything. 

YouTube

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Watch all of your favorite content creators like Markiplier to Jacksepticeye on the official YouTube app for the Nintendo Switch. As long as you have a connection to the internet, you can watch anything you want! If you don't want your kids to access YouTube on Nintendo Switch, you can restrict it with parental controls.

YouTube

YouTube

Watch silly videos, game streamers, educational content, movies trailers, and much more all directly from your Switch. This will make your hybrid console into an even more entertaining device than before. 

Download at: Nintendo

Hulu

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Did your family, friends, or roommates take over the living area's TV? No worries! You can now access your Hulu account on the Nintendo Switch with an official app. If you haven't subscribed to Hulu yet, it has plenty of benefits, from all the different shows available to the parental controls that are here to make your life easier.

Hulu

Hulu

Stream shows and movies on the go right from your Switch. There are many hits available to watch with more coming to the service all the time. You just need to have a subscription to watch anything. 

Download at: Nintendo

Twitch *

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Take a look at the latest games or follow your favorite streamers, now available on the go with your Nintendo Switch. Whether you're looking to see if you want a game for yourself or just want some video game entertainment without the work, Twitch is the place.

Twitch

Twitch

Watch all your favorite video game streamers and presentations on the go or on the big screen with your Switch console. It's a great way to pass time when you're bored or learn how to play better in your favorite games. 

Download at: Nintendo

Funimation *

A streaming service dedicated to Japanese anime is now available on your Nintendo Switch! Enjoy a large library of English dubbed shows, including My Hero Academia, Fruits Basket, Attack on Titan, and more.

Funimation

Funimation

Stream a wide variety of popular anime titles right on your Switch. You will need to have a subscription in order to watch these shows, but if you've already got one it's easy to use. 

Download at: Nintendo

Pokémon TV *

Get all of your favorite Pokémon content in one place! Episodes of the animated series, specials, video and trading card game competitions, sing-alongs for younger kids, and more are now accessible on Pokémon TV on Switch. You don't even need to sign up for a subscription to watch! It's all free; you will just need an internet connection to stream.

Pokémon TV

Pokémon TV

Watch Pokémon content without paying a dime! No subscription is required. You can just download and play any of the shows or presentations that are available.

Download at: Nintendo eShop

InkyPen

The app for InkyPen is free to download, but you'll need a subscription to their service to access the content inside. There are even parental control functions in the app to make sure your kids aren't getting into comics with ratings you disapprove of!

InkyPen

InkyPen

With an InkyPen subscription, you will have access to thousands of digital comics to read. That way you can spend hours getting lost in the interesting stories available on the service. 

Download at: Nintendo eShop

izneo

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Connect to the internet to download comics as you want or download them in bulk to read later. Regardless of your plan, izneo has thousands of comics digitally available for you to read or entertain the kids with. The content is displayed in HD with the choice of almost any genre you can think of!

izneo

izneo

Download HD comics with an internet connection to read later and have hours of entertainment in your hands. It's a great thing to have on hand when you're on road trips or when you're looking for something to do.

Download at: Nintendo

Rebecca Spear
Gaming Editor

Gaming aficionado Rebecca Spear is iMore's dedicated gaming editor with a focus on Nintendo Switch and iOS gaming. You’ll never catch her without her Switch or her iPad Air handy. If you’ve got a question about Pokémon, The Legend of Zelda, or just about any other Nintendo series check out her guides to help you out. Rebecca has written thousands of articles in the last six years including hundreds of extensive gaming guides, previews, and reviews for both Switch and Apple Arcade. She also loves checking out new gaming accessories like iPhone controllers and has her ear to the ground when it comes to covering the next big trend.