Streaming App on Nintendo Switch
After being awaited by loyal users, Nintendo finally presents a streaming application on the Nintendo Switch with the arrival of Hulu which is a popular video on demand (VoD) streaming service in the world.
This streaming application is a VoD service like Netflix which is quite popular in the United States. Apart from providing TV series and movies, Hulu also has a Live TV feature. Now Hulu users can use their Switch devices to watch videos from Hulu from anywhere with their Switch as long as they are connected to the internet. This makes the Switch not only a console for playing games, but can also be used to access other entertainment content, such as Hulu which provides video content for Switch users.
Although many other VoD services are not yet compatible with the Switch, Hulu has already paved the way for other streaming applications to be present in Nintendo’s current best-selling console. Call it YouTube and Netflix. It is not impossible with the current popularity of the Switch, there will be more choices of streaming applications on the Switch in the future.
This streaming app is already available on the Nintendo eShop and can be downloaded for users who want to make their Switch device not just a gaming device, but also an integrated source of entertainment. This application can be downloaded for free, but to be able to access Hulu content, Switch users must first have a Hulu subscription.
Based on information released by Hulu, both live TV shows and on-demand programs are already available in the app for the Switch. However, the video content comes in various package options. For example, on-demand programs on Hulu can be obtained for a subscription fee of US $ 8 per month. And if you want to add a live streaming service, users can pay US$40 per month to subscribe to streaming content from Hulu.
In addition to the Switch, other consoles from Nintendo also support video streaming services such as Netflix, namely the Wii and Wii U. However, since it was launched and become one of Nintendo’s best-selling consoles, the Switch is not equipped with this capability, so many users are asking for it. Nintendo to bring the service to the Switch soon.
The length of time it will take Nintendo to bring streaming services to the Switch because Nintendo wants to focus on the Switch as a game console system and other services, including streaming, could follow later.
The availability of Hulu on the Switch marks an important moment for the Nintendo console. Since it was available at the beginning of 2017, the Switch has only been focused on as a gaming device, there is almost nothing ‘side’ that this console can do.
Consoles from competitors, such as the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One X, are equipped with streaming applications such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, which make these consoles not only for gaming but also for various entertainment related activities. This is because with these consoles users can play video games, stream videos and listen to music using the same device.
For those of you who own a Switch, you can download the Hulu streaming app on the Switch eShop for free. Keep up with the Game News to get the latest information about Nintendo’s game consoles and interesting games. There is also news on the latest gadgets and games, tips & tricks about gaming and smartphones, reviews and also various tutorials.
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