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Can I play my Switch in Europe?

Are Nintendo Switch consoles region locked? No. Consoles are not region locked (except for China consoles). So consoles of any region (except China) can play games of any regions.
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Can Nintendo Switch be used in Europe?

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.
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Can I use my American Switch in Europe?

American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances are 220 volts. If you see a range of voltages printed on the item or its plug (such as "110–220"), you're OK in Europe. Some older appliances have a voltage switch marked 110 (US) and 220 (Europe) — switch it to 220 as you pack.
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Can you play Nintendo Switch internationally?

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.
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What is the difference between the EU and US Switch games?

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.
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The Difference Between American And European Switch Games

How do I change my Nintendo Switch to Europe?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down and select System, and then from the options on the right-hand side, select Region.
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The Nintendo Switch console can be set to the following regions:
  1. Japan.
  2. The Americas.
  3. Europe.
  4. Australia/New Zealand.
  5. Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea.
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Do I need a voltage converter for Europe?

When traveling to Europe, one of the most important things to bring is a power converter, as the wall sockets are much different than in America. There also aren't as many outlets in hotel rooms as in the U.S. because electricity is very expensive in Europe.
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How do I change my Switch to EU?

Open the System Settings menu at the bottom-right of your screen. Scroll down and select the System menu. Scroll down the options on the right side of your screen, and select Region. Select a region.
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Is Nintendo Switch country 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.
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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.
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Does region matter for Nintendo Switch?

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.
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How to use 120V device in Europe?

If your hair dryer is 120V or 125V only then it will not work in Europe with just an adapter plug. You'll need a proper voltage converter.
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What electronics require converters in Europe?

You only need a converter if you're using a device that cannot convert 110V to 220V. Today's smartphones, tablets, and most devices are able to withstand both 110V and 220V electricity without damage because they've been manufactured as dual voltage appliances.
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What happens if you don't use a voltage converter?

' The United States operates on 110-120 volt electricity while many foreign countries, such as France, operate on 230 volt electricity. If your appliances are NOT dual voltage, this difference in electricity can damage and blow out appliances such as your hair dryer.
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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.
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How do I know if I need a voltage converter?

If your appliance can only run on 110 – 130 volts, you will need to use a converter. If, however, your appliance is dual voltage you will not need to use a converter. Dual voltage appliances require only a plug adapter and can then be plugged directly into any foreign outlet.
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How to use 110V in 220V countries?

Voltage converters and transformers do not convert cycles. They can only be used to convert the voltage. Step down voltage converter/transformer will convert voltage from 220V to 110V thus, allowing you to use your US (110V) products abroad in 220V countries.
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What happens if you plug 110v into 220v?

When we connect a 110V device, for example, to a 220V outlet, it will burn because it is not prepared for that electrical voltage. In this case, it will be necessary to use a voltage transformer. They will convert the 220 volts of voltage from the outlet to the 127 volts of voltage accepted by your appliance.
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Can I convert 120v to 220v?

To avoid problems, a step-down transformer can be used. It converts 120-volt electricity to 100-volt electricity and also plugs directly into the outlet. Likewise, if you want to power a 220-volt machine with 110 volts, you'll need a 110-volt to 220-volt converter.
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Can I plug 110v device to 220v?

Yes, you can convert 110v outlets to 220v. This necessitates large-scale rewiring and a building code inspection. In this case, an electrician from U.S Electric can help.
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Are all Nintendo Switch region free?

Are Switch consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).
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What does import region free mean Nintendo Switch?

Region free means that any Swithc games from any countries can be played on any Switch console.
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Will a Nintendo Switch from Japan work in US?

There are no differences between Nintendo Switches or their constituent parts between Japan and North America. The hardware is the same.
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How many times can you change Switch region?

There doesn't appear to be a limit to the amount of times you can change your Switch console region settings or how many times you can create multiple users. Phew. Obviously, that was a lot of information, but after you go through it once, everything makes sense.
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