The Switch is already missing in video-streaming apps, and the platform is about to lose one of many greatest ones subsequent month. Nintendo confirmed that the Hulu app is already off the eShop, which seems to be part of a bigger change for the Disney-owned media service.
Nintendo’s support website states that official assist for the Hulu software ends on February 5. The Switch app silently launched again in November 2017, months after the console got here to retail. The app shouldn’t be suitable with Nintendo Switch 2, and a local model of the app by no means got here to Nintendo’s new console.
Disney confirmed final yr that the Hulu app will be fully integrated into Disney+, unifying each of the corporate’s streaming companies. Standalone subscriptions for each companies will nonetheless be out there as soon as the platform merger happens someday this yr, however anybody wishing to look at Hulu choices at that time can have to take action on the Disney+ app.
That proves troublesome for Switch house owners, as Disney+ has by no means been out there on Nintendo consoles, skipping assist for the Switch and missing any assist for Switch 2. Disney+ is not alone, because the likes of Netflix, Prime Video (each of which supported Wii U), and HBO Max are additionally no-shows on Switch platforms.
It is a irritating improvement for Switch customers who would favor to look at their streaming media on their hybrid consoles. The solely noteworthy streaming apps on Switch 1 are YouTube and Crunchyroll, although neither capabilities on Switch 2. A Twitch app was additionally out there on Switch, nevertheless it was discontinued in 2023.
Of course, Nintendo followers can proceed to stream their favourite media on sensible TVs–or different consoles they personal.