Playing on your Nintendo Switch console can be entertaining, but as an avid gamer and music lover, you may be wondering if there is a way to listen to your favorite Spotify playlists while playing games.
Unfortunately, the Nintendo Switch doesn’t come with Spotify pre-installed, but don’t worry! In this article, we’ll show you how to get Spotify on Nintendo Switch and enjoy your favorite tunes while gaming. So, let’s get started!
Can You Play Spotify on Nintendo Switch?
Yes, you can play Spotify on Nintendo Switch. However, you can’t directly download the app on your console because it doesn’t support streaming music services nor has a built-in media player.
Since there is no official Nintendo Switch music app, you’ll have to download third-party apps that allow you to stream music or use the Google Drive player.
However, it is important to note that Nintendo does not officially support these third-party apps.
How to Play Spotify on Nintendo Switch
You can play Spotify music on your Nintendo Switch by downloading and saving the songs to Google Drive or an SD card.
Here’s a detailed explanation of how you can play Spotify music on your Nintendo Switch:
Method #1. Play Spotify Songs from Google Drive
Although you cannot download Spotify on Nintendo Switch, you can still play Spotify songs using this method. You can use cloud storage if you prefer.
- Step 1. Download the Spotify app on your computer.
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Step 2. Download an MP3 file converter.
You can use any MP3 converter. Some popular converters include ViWizard, AudBite, NoteBurner, and TuneIf.
For this tutorial, we’ll use ViWizard.
Alternatively, you can use online Spotify to Mp3 converters such as SpotifyDown.com or Soundloaders.com Spotify Downloader.
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Step 3. Open Spotify and copy the URL of your selected songs.
Select a track, click on the “three dots” and select “Share > Copy Song Link“. - Step 4. Paste the URL to the converter of your choice.
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Step 5. Click on “Convert”.
This process can take up to 30 seconds, depending on the song’s length and your internet connection.Make sure you choose to convert it to .Mp3 or .AAC format.
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Step 6. Upload the converted songs to Google Drive.
- Step 7. Open the hidden browser of your Nintendo Switch
Navigate to the Nintendo Switch dashboard. Go to “System Setting > Internet > Internet Settings > Wi-Fi Connection“. Select “Change Settings” and manually change the DNS settings to 045.055.142.122. A window would pop up. Click on “Yes > Next > Continue to Google“.
You can check out this guide for a more detailed explanation on how to open your Nintendo Switch’s web browser. -
Step 8. Search for “Google Drive” or “Google Play” and load your music files.
Sign into your Google account and head on to the music folder on your Google Drive to play the songs.
Pro Tip! You can also access Disney Plus on your Nintendo Switch.
Method #2. Play Spotify Music from an SD Card
If you want to skip the hassle of connecting Nintendo Switch to your Google Drive/Play, you can play your Spotify music directly from saved files. However, you’ll need a microSD card and a computer for this process.
Here are the simple steps you should follow to play Spotify music from an SD card to your console’s files:
- Step 1. Download “Spotify” on your computer.
- Step 2. Search for the songs you would like to play and download them.
- Step 3. Convert your files to MP3 or AAC using any suitable audio file converter.
Look for steps 2 to 5 of the previous method to learn how to download Spotify songs and convert them to .mp3 or .aac files.
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Step 4. Switch off your Switch, and extract the SD card.
- Step 5. Plug the SD card into your computer.
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Step 6. Upload the songs to the “Music” folder of your SD card.
- Step 7. Install a third-party app such as TriPlayer to play audio files on your Switch.
- Step 8. Open the Music App (i.e. TriPlayer) on your Switch.
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Step 9. Choose your music folder & play your song of choice.
Note that on TriPlayer you can play the music in the background. You can also change the audio settings of your music like bass, equalizers, etc.
Is There a Music Game on Nintendo Switch?
Yes, there are several music games available on Nintendo Switch. These games combine music with gameplay, creating an immersive experience for players. Music games come in various forms, including dancing games, instrument simulation games, and rhythm games. Here are three popular examples of music games on Nintendo Switch:
- Thumper.
Thumper is a rhythm game where players control a space beetle through a series of obstacles while matching the beat of the music. The game features a futuristic horror-like aesthetic and mixes electronic and heavy metal genres. - Wandersong.
Wandersong is a musical adventure game where players control a bard on a quest to save the world. The game features a charming, hand-drawn art style, and the music combines folk and pop genres.
Players use the bard’s singing abilities to solve puzzles and interact with the world around them. - Soundfall.
Soundfall is an action-packed, music-driven game where players control a character who battles enemies in time with the music.
The game features a mix of electronic and pop genres. Soundfall offers both single-player and multiplayer modes, and players can choose their own soundtrack from various licensed songs.
These Nintendo Switch music games often require players to use timing and coordination skills to play along with music and can be both fun and challenging.
You Can Play Spotify on Nintendo Switch
While there is no official Spotify app for the Nintendo Switch, with a little effort, you can easily play your saved music or connect your Switch to your Spotify account.
Alternatively, you can also explore music-like apps available on the Nintendo eShop, such as KORG Gadget, to create and mix your own music right from your Switch.
