Can I play EU Switch 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 I play Switch games from other countries?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

What does EU version mean for Nintendo Switch games?

A: Functionally, there is no difference. It just looks different (better, in my opinion). You can still play it in the USA, and you can still play the USA version in Europe.

How do you get European Switch games?

Can I use US Nintendo Switch in Europe?

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. So all you need is a local USB charging station and a standard USB-C cable.

The Difference Between American And European Switch Games

Does region matter for Nintendo Switch?

Yes. The Nintendo Switch can play games from another region than where it was purchased. You may need to make second account set in another region, to purchase digital copies of a game from another region.

Are switches 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.

Do EU games work in USA?

You can only use some digital codes in specific regions. This means that it will not work. You need to use or redeem a code for US region.

What time do Switch games unlock Europe?

Content will usually be available at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET) on the day of release. Please note: some third-party titles may not be not available until 17:00 GMT (18:00 CET) on the game's release date.

What happens if I change my Switch region?

The Nintendo Switch eShop will always match the country setting for your Nintendo Account. If you need to change your Nintendo Account country, you will access the Nintendo eShop for that country the next time you connect on Nintendo Switch.

Why is EU better than NA at video games?

In EU, the players are naturally better and spend a lot of time in competitive tournaments which forces the players around them – teammates and opponents alike – to try and play better and experiment a little more to try and beat their competition.

What does EU game mean?

The European Games is a continental multi-sport event in the Olympic tradition contested by athletes from European nations and several transcontinental countries.

What is EU version vs global version?

But generally speaking, the international and global variants are unlocked phones (not carrier branded) which will work on most standard GSM and LTE networks. The 'EU version' could indicate that the phone has a regional European firmware installed and would also most likely carry a slightly different model number.

Do EU Switch games have English?

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.

Are EU Switch games in English?

The Nintendo Switch itself is region free. With physical games you can play any from any part of the world. If the game itself supports your Switch's default language, then it will play in your language. This can vary game to game.

Can you play imported games on a 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.

How do I change my Nintendo Switch to Europe?

What time zone do Switch games release?

The exact release time of games on the Nintendo eShop is decided by the publisher and may vary depending on the title. General release times are listed below, but they may not apply for all game releases. Digital-only software will usually be available at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on the day of release.

What timezone do I set on my Switch?

Go to System Settings > System > Date and Time. Enable Synchronize Clock via Internet and select your preferred time zone. If your city is not listed, you can check online and select the nearest one available.

Why are EU games cheaper than us?

The US uses state and local "sales taxes" and the EU uses "value added taxes" (VAT) for consumer purchases. What is the most expensive game on Steam in 2021? What is the most expensive game on Steam in 2022? What games have you purchased on Steam at a full price?

Can I play a Europe game in UK?

Games tagged as "EU" can be activated only in Europe (including the UK), “UK” can only be activated in the United Kingdom, and "US" can only be activated in the United States. Please make sure that the region of the game you are buying matches your region/country otherwise it will not work.

What game region is Europe?

Video games

NTSC-U/C – The Americas. NTSC-J – Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia. NTSC-C – mainland China. PAL – Europe, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa.

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.

How do you un region lock a Switch?

How does Switch region work?

The Switch IS NOT region locked, and in fact you can swap your console region ANY TIME YOU WANT. Furthermore, you don't need your console to be the same region as your game, to play the game. Your console region can be America for example, and you can still pop in a Japan cartridge and play it no problem.