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The latest news is that Nintendo Switch users are set to lose access to the Twitch app in January 2024. This app will not be downloadable for new users after November 6. And for those who already own it, this app will not be available after January 31, 2024.

No doubt, Twitch is one of the most popular streaming apps on the console. And its loss would be felt by every single one of us. For gamers wondering what they would do with their time once they are not able to use Twitch on the Nintendo Switch, here’s a list of alternate apps that would get the job done.

1. Funimation

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This is an anime streaming app that is easily available to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop. Gamers would be astounded to find the huge collection of unique anime that this app has.

Although it comes at a monthly subscription price of $7.99, some consider the price to be worth it, given what they are getting with it.

2. Crunchyroll

Yet another application that allows fans to stream their favorite anime shows This app might just be the oldest source of fun anime streaming for numerous anime fans in the West.

This app, too, requires a subscription. Plans for Crunchyroll subscriptions start at $7.99 per month, and it is available to download from the Nintendo Switch eShop.

3. Hulu

Now that the anime streaming apps are covered, what about some live-action content? Well, Hulu is here to provide gamers looking for content with a healthy dose of shows and movies. Hulu is one of the most popular streaming apps in the USA.

Its monthly subscription starts at $7.99 too, and it can be downloaded from the Nintendo Switch eShop.

4. YouTube

If a paid service is not something you are looking for, here’s an app that everyone uses, and for good reason. YouTube provides you with a world of content. From gaming to music to movies, everything’s here, and it’s all for free.

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It’s on YouTube, and everyone knows what it is; just download it from eShop today.

5. PokemonTV

You have a Nintendo Switch, and you are a Pokemon fan? Of course, you are, and Nintendo gives its fanbase plenty of stuff to enjoy besides those mainline Pokemon games.

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This is the best way for Pokemon fans to stream that classic animated series for free. If that’s not enough, there’s also a bunch of stuff for little kids, such as sing-a-longs and nursery rhymes.

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Although not all of them can match what Twitch did so effectively, it is still worth a try. Chances are, Twitch is not coming back for the time being. Maybe they are planning to bring it back to the Nintendo Switch 2?

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