Gamers eager to stream their favorite content on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 may face an initial setback. while the vast majority of Nintendo Switch games and apps are expected to be fully playable on the new console, a recent update reveals that streaming apps are currently incompatible.

According to the official Nintendo website, the following apps “Cannot be used in Nintendo Switch 2” at launch:

• Niconico (Dwango)
• Abema (Abematv)
• Upstream (upstream)
• Crunchyroll (Crunchyroll)
• Inkypen (Inkypen)

Crunchyroll Incompatibility Raises Concerns

“They cannot be used in Nintendo Switch 2”

The absence of Crunchyroll, a popular anime streaming platform, is particularly notable. Especially in europe, it was one of the best style apps for the first Nintendo Switch.The reason for these incompatibilities remains unclear, but speculation suggests it might potentially be related to an “Image capture block” implementation, such as HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection).

It is possible that these apps will be updated to function on the new console.Alternatively, developers may release dedicated versions of their streaming apps specifically for Nintendo Switch 2. The youtube app for the original Switch is also reportedly experiencing issues with the new console, but it is widely expected to be resolved. As of now, no streaming platform has announced dedicated apps for Switch 2, raising concerns about a potential repeat of the limited streaming options available at the original console’s launch.