GameSpot may get a share of the revenue if you buy anything featured on our site. While the Nintendo Switch doesn't have many apps, there are some good ones you should download from the eShop. The Nintendo Switch is primarily a game console. While competitors like the Xbox Series X and PS5 offer a lot of entertainment options outside of gaming, the Switch has remained a gaming software-focused platform ever since launching in However, that doesn't mean the Switch doesn't have some non-gaming apps that are worth downloading.
For instance, Nintendo recently added the Pokemon TV app to the eShop to expand the lineup of entertainment apps and other content that you can download to your Switch. In addition to streaming apps, there are apps for artists, musicians, and hobbyist game developers.
We've rounded up the best Nintendo Switch apps on the eShop below. As mentioned already, there aren't very many non-gaming apps available natively for Nintendo Switch. The Switch doesn't even have Netflix, but there are ways to add applications like Netflix and other streaming services to the Switch not Switch Lite. We've put together a list of 11 Nintendo Switch apps, some of which are available for free.
We'll continue to add to this list as more entertainment-focused are added to the eShop if that happens. The only major streaming service available on Nintendo Switch is Hulu. That said, Hulu is one of the best streaming services thanks to its wide variety of network TV, original shows, and movies. YouTube doesn't need an introduction, but if you want to watch your favorite creators on your Nintendo Switch, the app is available on the eShop. If you want a live TV option on Switch, you'll have to opt for Hulu.
The YouTube app works well on Switch, though chances are your phone has a better but probably smaller display. As mentioned already, the Pokemon TV app recently arrived on Nintendo Switch, and it's an excellent source of free Pokemon content. In addition to a revolving stable of full episodes of the anime, the Pokemon TV app also has Pokemon Trading Card Game and video game competition content. For youngsters, the app contains Pokemon-themed nursery rhymes and sing-along tracks.
Unsurprisingly, Piano is a digital piano app aimed at kids. Piano is playable with a controller, but it's more natural with the touchscreen.
KORG Gadget is an all-in-one music production kit that features drum machines, synthesizers, keyboards, and a bunch of other instruments. Comic book fans have one option on Nintendo Switch: InkyPen. This reading app features a wide variety of popular comic books and manga, and the reading experience is optimized for the Nintendo Switch's display.
Coloring Book is an app for kids that features a plethora of different drawings and whiteboards. Select the Nintendo eShop and log in to your Nintendo account. Select Search. Type the name of an app and select Search. Select the app in the search results.
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Download Article Explore this Article Steps. Related Articles. Article Summary. Power the Nintendo Switch on. The power button is on the top-left of the NIntendo Switch. It's the button that has a circle with a line through it.
Press "A" to continue. When you power on the Nintendo Switch, a news feed displays. Press "A" to continue to the Home screen. Select the Nintendo eShop. The Nintendo eShop is the orange icon that resembles a shopping bag.
You must have an internet connection in order to access the Nintendo eShop. Type your Nintendo account password and select Ok. You need to have a Nintendo account in order to access the eShop.
If you don't have a Nintendo account, select Create Account and follow the instructions. It's the first option in the sidebar of the Nintendo eShop. This displays a search bar you can use to search for apps. Select the search bar, type the name of an app and select Search. Select the app.
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