You can now put Twitch on your Nintendo Switch. The streaming app is now available for download on the Nintendo Switch eShop.I’ve checked out Twitch on my Switch (I’ll never get tired of that rhyme), and it performs pretty admirably, all things considered. The app can only be used to view streams on Twitch and not stream directly from the Switch itself.The home menu will feel familiar to anyone used to navigating through Twitch’s recommendations or your subscriptions, but it doesn’t look like you can type into a streamer’s chat directly from the Switch. Instead, you’ll need to scan a QR code, which opens up a streamer’s chat as a webpage on your phone, which seems more manageable than using the Switch’s digital keyboard.Credit: TwitchHave you played Nintendo Switch?YESNOTwitch joins the lineup of other streaming apps that eventually arrived on the Switch, including Hulu, YouTube, and Funimation. Heck, there’s even Pokemon TV, but still no Netflix.Don’t forget to check out IGN’s guide to Nintendo Black Friday deals so you can stay on top of the best Nintendo holiday gaming bargains. Just don’t expect to get your hands on the new Switch N64 controllers until next year.Joseph Knoop is a writer/producer for IGN.
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