Are Nintendo switches location locked?

Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

Can I locate a stolen Nintendo Switch?

With a serial number, Nintendo can pinpoint your Switch's location if the person who stole the console connects it to the internet. Contact your local police department if Nintendo's customer support provides an IP address or location for your stolen Nintendo Switch.

Can a Nintendo Switch be tracked?

Yes. With the serial number of your Nintendo Switch, you can work with Nintendo's customer service to track your device's location.

Are Switch saves region locked?

Nintendo does not region lock the Switch system or the Switch game carts.

Can you use Nintendo Switch anywhere?

Play in front of the TV with your family or take it out to play wherever you go. Anytime, anywhere, with anyone. Nintendo Switch offers three different play modes to suit you.

Is the Nintendo Switch Region Locked?

Can you play Nintendo Switch with friends in different places?

You can play together online or in the same room using one system or multiple systems*. Specific features vary by game, such as voice chat or split-screen play, but sharing fun with friends and family is a key focus for Nintendo Switch.

Can you play Nintendo Switch far away?

You can also hop online to play with family and friends who are far away. Don't forget to use the free Nintendo Switch Parental Controls mobile app to set guidelines for online features at any time. Additional accessories may be required for multiplayer modes; sold separately.

Will I lose my games if I change region Switch?

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

Can you get banned for changing region on Switch?

Definitely not. Switching region is your own choice. You can play in any region you like. No one have a right, and no one will punish you for doing it.

What happens if I put my game in another Switch?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles.

Can stolen Nintendo Switch be deactivated?

If you don't have access to the primary console, you can deactivate a console from your Nintendo Account remotely; however, this can only be done once per year.

How do I deactivate my stolen Switch?

Using a web browser, visit accounts.nintendo.com. Sign in to the Nintendo Account you wish to deregister the primary console for. Select "Shop Menu". Select "Deregister Primary Console".

Is it safe to give someone the serial number of a Nintendo Switch?

Watch Out for Fraudulent Warranty Claims

With that being said, you shouldn't be readily sharing them every chance you get. Both the serial and model numbers potentially open you up to warranty fraud. Basically, someone with both these numbers might be able to put in a fake warranty claim.

Can you reset a Nintendo Switch?

How to reset your Switch. Resetting your Switch is a fairly simple process. All you have to do is go to System Settings on the main menu, scroll down to System and select it. Once you are in System, scroll down to the bottom of the menu and select Formatting Options.

Why would someone ask for a serial number on a Nintendo Switch?

Serial numbers are a deterrent against counterfeit products and theft for they can be recorded and traceable.

How do I find my lost Nintendo Switch account?

Your sign-in ID can be found in the "Nintendo Account" section of the User Settings on a Nintendo Switch system. From the HOME Menu, select the System Settings icon, scroll down and select Users, then select your User—the first three characters of the sign-in ID display in parentheses after "Nintendo Account".

What will get your Switch banned?

If you suspect your account has been hacked or if your Switch has mods or is jailbroken, you may have been banned from using Nintendo services. This means you won't be able to use the online store to make purchases or play online with other players.

What happens if you buy a game from another region?

You will be able to play the game. Region lock is to prevent purchasing games from other regions. But once you have bought it, you can play it in any country where the game is available.

Can you get banned for switching location on steam?

Games are unbelievably cheap in that region, but Steam doesn't like it when you take advantage. If you're caught attempting to switch to Russia from another country, your account will be disabled.

What happens if you change your country on Switch?

Your Nintendo eShop account balance does not carry over when you change the country that your Nintendo Account is set to. You will need to use the remaining funds in your Nintendo Account balance before you will be able to change the country.

Does it matter what region your Switch is?

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.

Which region should I choose for Nintendo Switch?

The console region is the region you choose during the initial set up of the Switch console. There is no Singapore on the list unfortunately, so we recommend choosing The Americas instead. Console region is mostly used for in-game data.

Can you use the same Nintendo Account on two switches at the same time?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.

What is the max hours played Switch?

Thanks to Twitter user Samir AID who has been playing The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild for thousands of hours hunting Golden Lynels, we have found out that the maximum play time the Switch will keep track for every piece of software is 9,999 hours. What do you think?

Can I play Mario Kart with someone far away?

Multiplayer: Up to 4 players can use one Nintendo Switch console to race on a variety of different courses. Online Play: Race against other players from around the world in a variety of different modes (Regional, Tournaments, Friends, etc).