The Switch is Nintendo’s newest hit video game console with over 100 million units sold. Combining flexibility with its powerful features, the Switch provides a platform that supports a vast library of modern games. With the Nintendo providing unparalleled power in such a compact handheld console, you may be curious about its other features. Streaming services like Hulu and Twitch are available for the Nintendo Switch, but What about YouTube? Let’s explore if one Can You Watch YouTube On Nintendo Switch?
YouTube is available for the Nintendo Switch. You can access YouTube on your console by downloading the app from Nintendo’s eShop for no charge at all. Once you have downloaded the app, YouTube will be available on your home screen. Open the app by navigating to it using the controller and pressing the A button, or by tapping it using the touchscreen. Sign in to access all of YouTube directly from your portable Nintendo Switch.
YouTube
Since its original inception in 2005, YouTube has evolved to become the most popular streaming network in the world. YouTube is widely and easily accessed through its website on desktop computers. YouTube is available as a specialized app for mobile phones. YouTube also extends its support to video game consoles such as the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, Sony PlayStation, and contemporary Microsoft Xbox. You may also note that the YouTube app for video game consoles is the same as the YouTube app for Smart TVs.
Nintendo Switch
The Nintendo Switch, developed by Nintendo and launched globally on March 3, 2017, is a portable system that you can take with you everywhere you go. The basic edition of the system costs $299.99, while the OLED version costs $349.99, which is reasonable given how crammed with entertainment the Nintendo Switch is. In addition to a touchscreen interface, the Nintendo Switch has Joy-Con controllers, which are the primary means of navigation. Motion sensing, conventional and directional buttons, and two analog sticks are all included in the wireless Joy-Con controllers. Nintendo’s consoles have a digital marketplace where owners can browse and download free and paid games and applications called the ‘eShop’. Nintendo’s eShop is available for Nintendo 3DS, Wii U, and the Nintendo Switch and their upgraded variants. We will be using Nintendo’s eShop to download YouTube on our Nintendo Switch.
Can You Watch YouTube On Nintendo Switch?
How To Install YouTube on Nintendo Switch?
Create an account on Nintendo’s eShop if you haven’t already and follow the next steps –
- Open the eShop by navigating to it.
- Tap the “Search” icon located at the top left corner of the Nintendo eShop’s interface.
- Search for the YouTube app by typing “YouTube” in the search bar.
- Select the YouTube app by Google, it’ll be the first thing that appears in the results.
- Tap on “Free Download” to download. It will ask for your login information, type it in.
- Wait till the app finishes downloading.
- You will receive a notification regarding the download completion.
Now, you can access the YouTube app from your home screen. Navigate to the app with the controller and click the A button, or tap it using the touchscreen to open it.
Nintendo Switch’s YouTube features.
YouTube provides a set of features for every platform it is released on. Some features present on your phone’s YouTube app may not be available on the Nintendo Switch’s YouTube app – For example, the ability to download YouTube videos to watch offline is not supported on the Nintendo Switch. Here’s a list of all that you can do on the YouTube app for Nintendo Switch:
- Search and browse millions of videos on YouTube’s ever-growing platform.
- Watch videos with a maximum resolution of 720p on the Nintendo Switch’s built-in display. Video streaming with a maximum resolution of 1080p is possible when the console is docked.
- Purchase premium TV Shows and Movies through the YouTube app.
- Parental Controls for added security and regulation.
- Added support for 360-degree videos, allowing you to watch and explore specific videos that have been recorded with an omnidirectional 360-degree camera. You can pan your view in the 360-degree video using your left and right joysticks.
- Restricted Mode to hide most of the inappropriate content you can stumble upon on YouTube. Restricted Mode may be enabled by navigating to the YouTube app’s Settings and choosing the slider next to the Restricted Mode option.
- All of YouTube Premium’s features are available on your Nintendo Switch if you own an account that has the membership. Note that downloading videos, and enabling background playback are not supported on the console.
Conclusion
The Nintendo Switch supports YouTube and almost all of its defining features. You can download and install the app easily through the Nintendo eShop. Open the app, log in to your YouTube account and have instant access to YouTube’s gigantic library of videos wherever you go.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it necessary to pay to get YouTube on the Switch?
No, downloading and using the YouTube app is free. To access YouTube, you do not need to pay for the Nintendo Switch Online service. All you need is an internet connection.
- How can I use my Nintendo Switch to live broadcast on YouTube?
The Nintendo Switch does not support direct YouTube live streaming.
- Can I screen-capture YouTube videos using the Nintendo Switch?
No, the YouTube app does not allow you to record or screen-capture its videos.