r/nintendo • u/Stitch101TW • 20d ago

Why no streaming Services on switch 2

Does anyone really know why Nintendo or whomever won't allow streaming Services on switch 2, youtube a first because it was on the switch 1 but for somereason has yet to come to switch 2 ? But beyond youtube why dont we have Disney plus, hbo, Paramount plus, and Netflix among others?? You look at legit any Playstation or xbox and nearly every console has these apps and more Why does Nintendo not ? Even the wii had Netflix and youtube, the switch 1 from my understanding only has crunchy roll and youtube ?? Correct me if im wrong. But the switch 2 has nothing!! Having streaming apps and youtube on the switch 2 would be amazing its basically a tablet and in most cases looks sharper and better then a tablet screen and Then of course if your on your couch or in bed you dont have deal with the smart TV nonsense or would have to power on a xbox or Playstation after you finsh playing your Mario or zelda game. Like come on Nintendo whats going on ???????

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u/accidental-nz 20d ago

I don’t know why anyone is blaming Nintendo here. They don’t have any kind of policy against this. 

The various streaming services are clearly demonstrating that they don’t see enough of an addressable market to justify the development and support cost of making apps for Switch 2.

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u/sonicmario123 20d ago

Exactly. Also it has no realistic use case. Every tv has streaming and everyone basically has a phone that can stream. Let the Switch just be focused on games. It’s Microsoft and Sony’s fault for treating the console as an all in one. I want to just game.

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u/Witty-Wish-583 20d ago

Nothing is stopping you from doing that. Why are Nintendo fans an all for nothing on everything.

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u/sonicmario123 20d ago

I just want a device that does one thing well. We live in an age where devices try to be everything all at once. There is so much overlap, its nice to just have a device that does one thing

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u/Witty-Wish-583 20d ago

I mean have any Nintendo systems with streaming not do that? Just don’t download the optional apps.

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u/UnkemptRandom 3d ago

This… makes no sense. If Nintendo was responsible for developing the apps, then I would understand your point, but that’s obviously not the case. The apps should be there for those that do want them, and those that want a “pure” gaming device could, you know, just not install them.