pleNx — Plex client for Nintendo Switch

pleNx is the first native Plex client for Nintendo Switch, a controller-first homebrew app that transforms the console into a portable Plex player. Targeted at Switch owners with Atmosphère CFW, it lets users browse their entire Plex server, queue their watchlist, and play movies using MPV—all with gamepad controls. Its core value is providing a full-featured, free, and open-source media solution for the Switch, filling the void left by the absence of an official Plex app. The application is developed specifically for the Nintendo Switch platform and is available as an NRO homebrew file. It supports 14 languages and rich detail pages with cast filmographies and Kometa artwork, making it accessible globally. Users can sign in securely via a 4-character code, eliminating the need to type passwords on the console.

Before pleNx, Nintendo Switch users had no native way to access their Plex media. The console lacks official media apps, and existing homebrew options were either web-based or lacked controller optimization. This forced users to rely on clunky workarounds or skip using the Switch for media altogether. pleNx solves this by delivering a fully integrated Plex client that operates smoothly with the Switch's gamepad. It eliminates the need for keyboard input by using a simple link code for authentication. Additionally, it supports offline downloads, so users can watch content without an internet connection—critical for travel or areas with poor connectivity. The app's ability to mirror the user's Plex server configuration ensures no learning curve; whatever layout users set up on their server appears exactly the same on the console.

The Sign in with Plex feature allows users to link their account using a 4-character code entered on plex.tv/link, completely avoiding password entry on the console. Once authenticated, users select their Plex server and choose a Plex Home profile—even PIN-protected profiles are supported, providing security for shared consoles. The Home screen then mirrors the user's Plex server exactly, with Continue Watching first followed by every hub in the order configured on the server. This means that any customizations, libraries, or smart playlists set up on the Plex server are faithfully reproduced on the Switch. The advantage is a personalized browsing experience that requires no extra configuration. Users can immediately resume watching from where they left off or explore their organized media collection.

The Plex Watchlist integration lets users browse, sort, and filter their account's watchlist directly from the sidebar. Items can be added or removed, and posters of movies or shows not present on the user's server are dimmed for clarity. This makes it easy to track what to watch and identify content that needs to be added. Offline downloads complement this by allowing users to take episodes on the road in original quality. With one tap, an entire season or a whole show can be downloaded, and a storage gauge shows available SD card space to prevent overfilling. This is particularly useful for travel, flights, or any situation without reliable internet. The combination empowers users to curate and carry their media effortlessly.