Twitch is now on the Switch, and once you're done being amused by both names rhyming or feeling frustrated that there still is no Netflix app, you'll be able to go download Twitch from the Nintendo eShop. Through the Twitch app, you'll be able to watch livestreams on your TV in docked mode, or view them on the Switch screen itself in handheld mode. It doesn't give users the ability to stream from the console, nor can you use the Twitch chat--instead, the Switch version will give you a QR code to open the chat on your phone.

Put a little purple in your Nintendo Switch.

Download the Twitch App from the Nintendo eShop today.

More info: https://t.co/cFN1QW45FE pic.twitter.com/AQTMotxAaf

— Twitch (@Twitch) November 11, 2021

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[KingVamp]

Interesting, but I doubt we have more than 2 more years left with the Switch and then they would have to make a new version allover again.

Imagine Netflix finally being announced, only for a new console to come right after.

 

[jamesjordan]

Sandbox is as safe as a fortress. Even the Ruby interpreter supplied in one game had no effect.

 

[Halbour]

Two, more likely IMO, Nintendo doesn't want to risk the possibility of people sending an exploit through Twitch chat.

They likely won't.

 

[codezer0]

Oh my God Ninty! You're even making Twitchs chat require a second device?

*not* having twitch chat on during gdq is a blessing, IMO.

 

[lordelan]

It doesn't give users the ability to stream from the console, nor can you use the Twitch chat--instead, the Switch version will give you a QR code to open the chat on your phone.

Ahahahahaha ...
(sry)

 

[HarveyHouston]

Switch is Twitching, now. I wonder why they chose this instead of Amazon's other services? On the Wii U, it was Amazon Prime Video. For the Switch, it could have been iMDB TV or similar. Wait, free TV on the Switch? (thinks hard) Nah! Forget it; that'll never happen.

You know what it needs now? Xbox Game Pass and/or PlayStation Now. That would be AWESOME!

 

[Wario32]

Twitch is cool, but will we EVER get Plex on the switch? It would be so f@cking nice to be able to access my TV, and movie collection while away from home.

Yes please! I would love that - the PS4 had decent app for it

 

[DJPlace]

lack of chat it's like the PS VITA's Twitch...

 

[Bagel Le Stinky]

Nintendo Twitch

 

[theeternal92]

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Twitch is now on the Switch, and once you're done being amused by both names rhyming or feeling frustrated that there still is no Netflix app, you'll be able to go download Twitch from the Nintendo eShop. Through the Twitch app, you'll be able to watch livestreams on your TV in docked mode, or view them on the Switch screen itself in handheld mode. It doesn't give users the ability to stream from the console, nor can you use the Twitch chat--instead, the Switch version will give you a QR code to open the chat on your phone.

https://twitter.com/Twitch/status/1458851260032036866​

I just can't go back to watching twitch without the ads. But hey, at least they finally added another streaming service app I suppose. That said, this is one of the least favorable methods of watching streams that I can imagine.

 

[HK-51]

Of course, it's better than nothing for now. But why is everything on Nintendo's consoles permanently incompetently implemented? Either something works the way it's supposed to, or they can go to hell with their crap.

This is why people hack their switch in the first place.

Also fuck their 200% markup bullshit.

 

[emilin_rose]

if we cant stream ourselves, i just dont see the point really.

 

[7bbbbbbb]

Maybe i'll give it a try.

 

[BaamAlex]

Maybe i'll give it a try.

Use your pc or smartphone for that xD