In case you hadn't heard, Disney+ is Disney's big push into the world of streaming. The service promises to deliver vast amounts of existing content – including TV shows and movies from the world of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar and (of course) Disney – as well as brand-new productions, such as the much-hyped Star Wars TV show, The Mandalorian.
Like Apple TV+, Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ costs a flat monthly fee and will be available on a wide range of devices, including computers, smart TVs, tablets and smartphones.
The service finally launched in the UK this month, which means a lot of you will be wondering what devices you’ll be able to get it on.
Is Disney Plus Coming To Nintendo Switch?
That's the million-dollar question. It would certainly make a lot of sense for Disney+ to come to Switch; given that many children own Nintendo's console – and perhaps don't own a phone or tablet – it would be the perfect platform for the service and would allow Disney to reach millions of new audience members. It also goes without saying that the vast majority of content on the service is ideally suited for the kind of person who owns a Switch and enjoys videos games. In short, it's a perfect fit – and one that Disney itself has already hinted at happening soon.
Another reason it makes sense is that Switch, thanks to its mobile architecture, would be able to handle Disney+ easily. Switch is based on the same tech found inside products like Nvidia Shield TV and Nvidia Shield Tablet, so getting it up and running on Nintendo's system should be easy.
The catch is that so far, streaming on Switch has been something of a non-event. Despite the console's tablet-like nature and portability, we've only seen Hulu and YouTube so far (and Hulu is US-only). Netflix has been hinted almost from the moment the console launched in 2017, but for whatever reason, it's still not available. Does Nintendo have a policy against streaming apps on Switch? Only it can answer that question, but considering that Netflix was available on Wii, Wii U and 3DS, it would seem unlikely.
Disney Plus Nintendo Switch Release Date
Again, this one is impossible to answer at present. Disney+ is still in its early stages and isn't available everywhere just yet (Europe, for example, will have to wait until March 2020 to get the service). However, presuming Nintendo doesn't have some undisclosed issue with streaming services on Switch, there's nothing stopping Disney from pushing a Disney+ app to the eShop whenever it feels like it.
From a technical standpoint, Disney+ could launch at any time – and once we have more concrete news, we'll update this guide.
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Well, honestly, I couldn't care less. I suppose it's nice for the people that want their streaming apps on all devices they own, for whatever reason, but personally, I just want and use my game consoles to actually, you know... play games on, because that's what they're supposed to be used for...
David Lynch would not be happy about people watching movies on their switch.
I dont think Nintendo has a policy against streaming. My guess is that services such as Netflix expects console companies like Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft to pay to get their apps on their consoles.
I want it on Switch. The main TV in the house is a Vizio, and can not run Disney+ directly or even through smartcasting. Better to have my Switch hooked up in the living room than my PS4 Pro, especially since I'm using my PS4 Pro a lot more right now than my Switch.
I already have my phone and laptop for my Disney+ stuff (The Mandalorian's premiere episode was great)
It'd be cool for those who want it but I usually don't use game consoles for streaming services or watching movies and TV on stuff like Netflix
@LuigiTheGreenFire I ran into that problem today with my Vizio, not sure if you have an iPhone, but you can AirPlay the app, not sure why they let this happen and not smartcasting. Hopefully it just comes to the switch.
I would really like this and Nerflix on Switch.
Frankly, Nintendo works slower than someone with an extra chromosome. How long has The Switch been out and we still dont have Netflix? I wouldnt expect to see this service till the new Nintendo console is out.
One thing I've noticed when watching Hulu on my Switch in handheld mode is that it's not as loud a I'd prefer, and that's just when I'm alone with no distracting noise. I don't know if that's specifically a Hulu problem, but if that's as loud as the Switch can get by itself, I can see why Amazon, Netflix, and Vudu (whose service has oddly never been on a Nintendo system) are at least hesitant. It's no big deal for me since I have quite a few compatible devices, it would be a nice feature for the sake of others.
Disney is SJW yuck at its worse, no way i want that nonsense on my Switch.
Be cool if it did for people that need it, but Switch would be a downgrade in visual and audio for me. I prefer to watch shows and movies on the big screen and it does so natively a lot better than Switch ever would. Disney+ app was available on the TV day 1 and streams in 4K (for content that's available as such).
Plus, theres probably close to 15 other devices in this house that can stream anyway. So one that doesn't, and worse than most of the others, isn't any big loss.
Notice a few saying they dont understand why people wants it on "all" their consoles. As for me. I only wanted it on my switch only because it easy to take it with you. All my relatives/family have a dock at their home. So bringing my switch is alot easier than signing in the smart tv or carrying my ps4 pro just to have us watch disney+. Switch is easy and fast. That's the reason I want it on switch. So now you all know. We all have our own preferences. 😊
I get the appeal of having Disney+, Netflix, Hulu, and YouTube all on the Switch that way if you're traveling or anything else you can watch it in handheld mode with earbuds.
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