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Like a lot of video game consoles, the Nintendo Switch allows you to stream on its platform. But unlike them (and perhaps owing to its compact design) the Switch’s streaming options are very limited.
Hulu tops the list as it’s the easiest to access: it already provides a ton of content, plus it comes with different packages to choose from. But there are other things to consider as well, so we’ve rounded up all you need to know below. Take note that because Nintendo is constantly upgrading the Switch, we’ll be updating this list accordingly to keep up. Make sure you come by regularly to keep posted.
We have covered streaming in America at A Good Movie to Watch since 2012, longer than most of the services on this page have existed. We run each one ourselves, track what the price actually becomes once the promo ends, and recheck every month.
We have grouped every deal by what you actually get with it, so you can jump straight to the kind you want. Use the menu to skip around.
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| Option | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hulu with Live TV |
$88.99 | on-demand content | Try |
| Hulu Live + Español Add-on | $93.98 | — | Try |
The “Hulu + Live TV” plan mixes Hulu’s exclusive offering of Originals with around 90 TV channels (the channels available depend on where you live). If you already have Hulu, getting the Live TV addition is usually cheaper than subscribing to another Live TV service. And if when you want to cancel the Live TV plan, you can click “cancel” on Hulu which will give you the option to keep the On-Demand part while canceling the Live TV.
In our book, Hulu is already up there when it comes to Hispanic-friendly streaming services. It spotlights Latin American-made content and makes those titles easy to find on their platform. But if you want to improve the experience, then you can check out the Español Add-on, which adds Spanish live TV channels to your current lineup so you’re updated on Latin American news, entertainment, and sports. At the moment, the add-on costs $4.99/month, so prices start at $93.98/month when combined with Hulu with Live TV plans.
Watch thousands of on-demand movies and series including anime content optimized for your console.
| Option | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hulu |
$11.99 | — | Try |
 Crunchyroll |
$7.99 | — | Try |
| FUNIMATION | $5.99 | — | Try |
| Pokemon TV | Free | — | Try |
Hulu is an on-demand service that is currently only available in US territories. You can get access to Hulu’s on-demand content library for $11.99 a month with commercials, and $18.99 without. There’s also an option to bundle it with Disney+ for $12.99 a month with ads.
Crunchyroll is a video-on-demand streaming service that specializes in all things anime. It’s also recently absorbed a competitor, FUNIMATION, offering an even bigger catalog. You can opt for either a free ad-supported plan or subscribe to one of its paid tiers, which starts at $9.99. These tiers remove ads out of the picture and feature episodes that are simulcast from Japan. for the longest time, you could try these plans free for 14 days, but it’s since shortened that trial period to 7 days. You can access Crunchyroll via a web browser or app, the latter of which is available on all major streaming devices.
Funimation is a video-on-demand streaming service that specializes in anime and is available in the US.
You can access Funimation via web browser (www.funimation.com), while the Funimation app is also available on all major platforms, mobile devices including Android and iOS, and media streaming devices including Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV Chromecast, and Android TV, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Pokemon fans will be glad to know that hundreds of Pokemon episodes, as well as films and specials, can be streamed for free on the Japanese anime’s official streaming platform, Pokemon TV. You can download titles to watch offline (though they expire after a week) and, in case you’ve seen them all, the platform shifts them around so you can catch anything you’ve missed, old and new.
You don’t need even to make an account to watch Pokemon TV, much less pay for it, making it an ideal viewing option for cord-cutters on a budget. It’s also conveniently available on most devices, including smart phones, TVs, and of course, the Nintendo Switch.
Get multiple streaming services together at a better value through bundle deals.
| Option | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Hulu + Starz Bundle |
$22.98 | — | Try |
 Hulu AMEX bundle |
$11.99 | — | Try |
If you’re already subscribed to any of Hulu’s existing plans (currently, those are with ads, no ads, and live TV), you can choose to boost your subscription with a Starz add-on for an extra $10.99 a month. This rounds up your library of Hulu originals with Starz’s own collection of prestige series such as Gaslit, Outlander, and Serpent Queen, as well as their cult-status comedies like Party Down, Minx, and Ash vs. Evil Dead. Additionally, you can stream Starz live and log on to the app, if you have it, with your Hulu credentials.
While this simplified bundle is certainly interesting, it’s even more appealing for TV fans out there who have much to gain from this pairing. Prices for this bundle start at $22.98, since the ad-supported Hulu plan now costs $11.99/month.
Available to American Express Platinum cardholders, the Hulu AMEX bundle is a deal that gives you up to $25 in credits every month on your statement account (that’s $300 saved in a year), provided that you use your card to subscribe to any Hulu product on their website. The bundle covers both Hulu’s on-demand and live TV services, as well as Hulu’s Disney+ and ESPN+ package. You have to remember to enroll your card to start receiving the benefit, but once you do, your credit should appear around six to eight weeks after the purchase has been made.
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Founder of A Good Movie to Watch. I have been covering streaming services for over a decade, longer than some of the services on this list have even been around.