Hulu, the popular subscription-based video streaming service, is making headlines as it becomes the inaugural streaming app available for download on the Nintendo Switch in North America.
This development arrives as part of the latest Nintendo Switch eShop update, offering fans of the hybrid console access to a major entertainment platform beyond gaming for the very first time. Since its worldwide release in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has earned acclaim for its innovative hardware, growing software library, and portable gaming experience.
However, the console has notably lacked streaming media applications—a mainstay on competing platforms for years.
With Hulu’s arrival on the Switch eShop, Nintendo is taking its first significant step towards broadening the system’s multimedia capabilities and meeting the evolving expectations of its user base. Hulu stands as a leading video on demand service, known for its diverse selection of TV series, movies, and exclusive original content.
By partnering with Nintendo to launch on Switch, Hulu opens up a convenient way for users to enjoy their favorite media on the go, leveraging the Switch’s unique hybrid design. A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed, "We’re excited to bring Hulu to Nintendo Switch players in North America, expanding the ways fans can use their system for all kinds of entertainment." Currently, Hulu is available exclusively in North America and Japan, and users in other regions are advised that the app has not yet launched in their eShops, with no announced timeline for broader international release. Since debuting on the Nintendo Switch eShop in November 2017, Hulu’s presence marks an important milestone for the Japanese gaming giant as they explore additional entertainment partnerships beyond traditional gaming titles.
As anticipation grows for other potential streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video to join the platform, Hulu’s release could signal the beginning of new multimedia expansion for Nintendo Switch owners. With the addition of Hulu, the Nintendo Switch strengthens its position as not only a premier gaming console but also a versatile all-in-one entertainment device, further enhancing its value for players seeking a comprehensive home and portable media solution.
This development arrives as part of the latest Nintendo Switch eShop update, offering fans of the hybrid console access to a major entertainment platform beyond gaming for the very first time. Since its worldwide release in March 2017, the Nintendo Switch has earned acclaim for its innovative hardware, growing software library, and portable gaming experience.
However, the console has notably lacked streaming media applications—a mainstay on competing platforms for years.
With Hulu’s arrival on the Switch eShop, Nintendo is taking its first significant step towards broadening the system’s multimedia capabilities and meeting the evolving expectations of its user base. Hulu stands as a leading video on demand service, known for its diverse selection of TV series, movies, and exclusive original content.
By partnering with Nintendo to launch on Switch, Hulu opens up a convenient way for users to enjoy their favorite media on the go, leveraging the Switch’s unique hybrid design. A Nintendo spokesperson confirmed, "We’re excited to bring Hulu to Nintendo Switch players in North America, expanding the ways fans can use their system for all kinds of entertainment." Currently, Hulu is available exclusively in North America and Japan, and users in other regions are advised that the app has not yet launched in their eShops, with no announced timeline for broader international release. Since debuting on the Nintendo Switch eShop in November 2017, Hulu’s presence marks an important milestone for the Japanese gaming giant as they explore additional entertainment partnerships beyond traditional gaming titles.
As anticipation grows for other potential streaming services like Netflix or Amazon Prime Video to join the platform, Hulu’s release could signal the beginning of new multimedia expansion for Nintendo Switch owners. With the addition of Hulu, the Nintendo Switch strengthens its position as not only a premier gaming console but also a versatile all-in-one entertainment device, further enhancing its value for players seeking a comprehensive home and portable media solution.
