Can a US Switch play European games?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region-locked? With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

Can you play foreign games on Switch?

Can a Nintendo Switch console run games from a different region? Although Nintendo Switch software sold in regions outside of Europe will work with Nintendo Switch consoles sold in Europe, we have not tested all overseas software with consoles from all regions and cannot guarantee full service and support.

Do European games work on US consoles?

The console and games are completely region-free. You can set your locale and language in the console's options and from there you're good to go.

Is there a difference between European and American Nintendo Switch?

A: It's just aesthetic, it's exactly the same. The only difference is that the EU version doen't come with the AC adaptor.

Is the US Switch 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.

The Difference Between American And European Switch Games

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.

Does region matter for Nintendo Switch?

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

How do you get European Switch games?

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.

What does EU version mean for Nintendo Switch?

Please note that this Switch is the European version, meaning the power adapter will have a European plug.

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.

What does region-free mean Switch?

Unlike every other Nintendo console shipped since the company started designing actual operating systems, the Switch is completely region-free — you can play games from any country without issue, often in any language.

Do imported games work on Switch?

The Nintendo Switch is region-free, so users can play games made for any region. This means users can import games or buy games through different region's eShops.

Can you import games into Switch?

If you do not have access to the original console, you can still transfer your Nintendo Account and digital games to a different Nintendo Switch console and make that console your account's primary console.

Are all switches region free?

Yes. 100 percent. The switch console is region unlocked. Meaning you can play games from different countries on a console from a different country.

What country is Nintendo Switch most popular?

Which country has cheapest Nintendo Switch?

Can I use US Nintendo gift card in Europe?

Information. 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.

How do I change my Nintendo Switch to Europe?

What does EU version region free mean?

What does EU version region free mean? The term “region free” refers either to a DVD that can be played anywhere in the world, on any player, or to a DVD player that is capable of handling discs from anywhere. This term is also used to describe game consoles and games in some areas of the world.

Why is the Switch not region locked?

Usually people wouldn't bother to buy a 2nd system or import games in the first place if their system was region locked. Completely limiting Nintendo's potential software sales entirely. With the Switch being region free,it makes it easier for consumers to purchase software anywhere around the world.

What is the difference between Nintendo Switch Asia and US version?

The Nintendo Switch is region free and all systems across the globe are identical in everyway.

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.