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As of September 28, 2026, Nintendo Switch has no official Netflix app documented in Nintendo’s support or eShop materials reviewed. Nintendo has not publicly given a definitive reason for the omission. Explanations involving hardware, digital rights management (DRM), business terms, or Nintendo’s priorities remain speculation—not confirmed causes.
Has Netflix ever been available on Nintendo Switch?
Nintendo’s Netflix support pages cover the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems, not a Switch release. Nintendo says the Netflix app was removed from the Wii U and Nintendo 3DS eShops on December 31, 2020, and the service on those systems ended June 30, 2021. Nintendo’s notice about the discontinuation and its guidance on finding Netflix in the eShop do not document a Switch app.
Why doesn’t Nintendo Switch have Netflix?
Nintendo has not published a definitive explanation. Hardware limits, DRM requirements, commercial negotiations, development priorities, or a games-first strategy may be suggested as possibilities, but none is established as the reason. There is no official basis for saying Nintendo refused a deal, Netflix rejected one, or a particular technical limitation made an app impossible.
Does the Switch support any video-streaming apps?
Yes. Nintendo documents Crunchyroll for Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, and Switch 2, but app availability is handled service by service; Crunchyroll’s presence does not mean Netflix is available. Nintendo says Crunchyroll service for Switch will discontinue on October 30, 2026. Check Nintendo’s Crunchyroll support page for current details.
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#1 Best Overall
- The next evolution of Nintendo Switch
- One system, three play modes: TV, Tabletop, and Handheld
- Larger, vivid, 7.9” LCD touch screen with support for HDR and up to 120 fps
- Dock that supports 4K when connected to a compatible TV*
- GameChat** lets you voice chat, share your game screen, and connect via video chat as you play
How can you watch Netflix if you own a Switch?
Use a separate device that supports the official Netflix app. A Netflix-compatible streaming stick is one option for a TV; a compatible smart TV or another supported game console may also work. Netflix says its app can be downloaded from app stores on most supported devices and is often preinstalled on newer TVs and streaming devices. It advises people with a streaming stick, cable box, or game console to check whether that specific device has the Netflix app. See the Netflix Help Center device guidance.
Before choosing a device, verify that the exact model is currently supported in your region. Netflix availability, supported features, and app access can vary by device and location; do not assume that every model in a product category offers the same options.
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Best Value
- One player can use a Joy-Con in each hand
- Two players can each take one
- Multiple Joy-Con can be employed by numerous people for a variety of gameplay options (additional Joy-Con sold separately)
- Slip a set of Joy-Con into a Joy-Con grip accessory, mirroring a more traditional controller. Or, select an optional Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
Rank #4
- This pre-owned product is not Apple certified, but has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon-qualified suppliers.
- 6.2” LCD screen.
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
Rank #3
- Play your way with the Nintendo Switch gaming system. Whether you’re at home or on the go, solo or with friends, the Nintendo Switch system is designed to fit your life. Dock your Nintendo Switch to enjoy HD gaming on your TV. Heading out? Just undock your console and keep playing in handheld mode
- This model includes battery life of approximately 4.5 - 9 hours.
- The battery life will depend on the games you play. For instance, the battery will last approximately 5.5 hours for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild (games sold separately)
- Model number HAC 001( 01)
Rank #2
- 6.2” LCD screen
- Three play modes: TV, tabletop, and handheld
- Local co-op, online, and local wireless multiplayer
- Detachable Joy-Con controllers
- Nintendo Switch is the home of Mario & friends
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