You can now watch YouTube on Switch 2 but only if you download this random game

A Nintendo Switch 2 user has found a way to watch YouTube videos on their handheld console.

Even though the Nintendo Switch 2 has been out for a while now – since 2026 – there’s still no official YouTube app. People have been requesting a YouTube app for the Switch since its original release in 2017, but Nintendo hasn’t added one yet.

Surprisingly, one resourceful fan discovered a way to watch YouTube videos using an independent battle royale game. It sounds strange, but here’s how it works.

How to watch YouTube on Switch 2

To start watching YouTube on your Switch 2, you’ll first need to download the free game Super Animal Royale from the Nintendo eShop. Don’t worry, we’re not focusing on the game itself – we just need it to get YouTube working!

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2026-05-06 17:48