Are eShop cards region locked?

Can I use a Nintendo eShop prepaid card from another country or region on my system? Nintendo eShop cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold.

Do Nintendo eShop cards work in different countries?

Nintendo eShop Cards are specific to a particular country, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same country. The country where the Nintendo eShop Card is meant to be used can be found on the back of the card.

Do US Nintendo eShop cards work in Europe?

Nintendo eShop Cards can be used in any country that uses the same currency as the Nintendo eShop Card.

How do I redeem a Nintendo gift card from another country?

Can you buy eShop games from other regions?

One of the best things about the Nintendo Switch is its region-free eShop. That means that you can buy or download games from any region, and play them with no issue on your console.

Are Nintendo Gift Cards Region Locked?

How do I buy Nintendo eShop from another region?

Are Nintendo digital games region locked?

Nintendo Switch (Switch, Switch Lite) hardware isn't region locked, but any available DLC content is tied to a regional Nintendo eShop. Nintendo officially recommends that players purchase software that is specifically made for their Nintendo Switch system's region.

Can you claim a gift card from another country?

Gift cards are country specific. It is not possible to use a gift card in another country even if the currency is the same. Sorry!

Can I redeem Nintendo Switch code from other country?

No. The contents of the Nintendo eShop vary across different countries. Any software available in some countries may not be available in others.

What regions allow Nintendo eShop?

What region is Nintendo eShop tax free?

Some state in the United States doesn't charge for additional tax for digital purchase, and since you're living outside the US you should have no problem with its legality, so here are the following states and Zip Code that you can use: 97330 – Corvallis, Oregon. 03222 – New Hampshire, Bristol. 97222 – Milwaukie, ...

Are eShop cards universal?

Prepaid Nintendo eShop Cards can be redeemed in the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch systems. As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Why is my Nintendo eShop Card not working?

What to Do: Verify that you are entering the number from the Nintendo eShop Card correctly. If the error continues, this may indicate a delay in activating certain cards. Please wait 24 hours and then try again.

Is Nintendo Switch region restricted?

Are Switch consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).

What happens if I change my Switch region?

Changing your region on your Nintendo Switch lets you play cartridges from other regions and purchase region-locked games from the Nintendo eShop.

Will my European Nintendo Switch work in US?

https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/nintendo-switch/buying_a_s... The Switch is totally region free. But different countries use different wall outlets, so you would need a local charger. Thankfully the Switch uses USB-C with is an international standard.

Do gift cards from other countries work in the US?

Most gift cards can be used only in the country where they were issued.

Can I use a US gift card in another country?

American Express and Discover cards are never accepted outside of the United States, even in Canada. However, some gift cards, such as Visa and Mastercard gift cards, can be used in other countries–as long as they clearly state that. International Visa gift cards are especially common.

Why can't I redeem gift cards in my region?

The main reason for being unable to redeem your codes in your country is that your region's currency is not US dollars. These codes usually add credits in $. So, if this is not your country's currency, then you probably can't take advantage of it.

What consoles are not region locked?

Is Nintendo getting rid of digital games?

Nintendo's Wii U and 3DS stores closing signal a loss of digital art Starting March 27, you won't be able to buy digital games for the Wii U and 3DS. Video game archivists and fans are racing to preserve titles that may soon disappear.

Are Nintendo eShop games permanent?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem. You can't lose a digital game since it's right there on your system.

Are Nintendo eShop Cards still valid?

As of August 29, 2022, it is no longer possible to use a Nintendo eShop Card to add funds to an account in Nintendo eShop on Wii U or the Nintendo 3DS family of systems.

Why is Nintendo getting rid of eShop?

Here's Nintendo's statement on the subject: "This is part of the natural lifecycle for any product line as it becomes less used by consumers over time. We are providing this notice more than a year in advance of the end of purchases so users will have plenty of time to prepare."

How long do eShop cards last?

Card balance does not expire, and there are no fees associated with the card. This card is non-reloadable. Card balance cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-refundable unless required by law. Card balance will not be replaced by Nintendo or retailer if the card is lost or stolen.