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Can I play US switch games in UK?

Can Nintendo Switch play games from a different region? Although Nintendo Switch software sold in regions outside of the Americas may work with Nintendo Switch systems sold in the Americas, we have not tested all overseas software with systems from all regions and cannot guarantee full service and support.
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Do US Nintendo Switch games work in UK?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Do US Switch codes work in UK?

Nintendo Switch Online membership codes are specific to a particular region, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same region. Codes purchased for use in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico can only be used with a Nintendo Account set to one of those three countries.
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Are Nintendo Switch 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.
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What is the difference between the EU and US Switch games?

A: Functionally, there is no difference.
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The Difference Between American And European Switch Games

Do Switch games work 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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Can I use an 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 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?

Are Switch consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).
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How do I get games from other countries on my Nintendo Switch?

To access a different region's eShop you'll need to make a Nintendo Account with its country set to the store you want to access. For example, if you're trying to access the Japanese eShop set the account's country to Japan. Once you have that account created make it a player profile on your Switch and visit the eShop.
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Can you use US eShop cards in UK?

No, it's only possible to use Nintendo eShop Cards in countries that support the currency that is listed on the Nintendo eShop Card itself.
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Can you use US eShop cards in Europe?

Nintendo eShop Cards can be used in any country that uses the same currency as the Nintendo eShop Card.
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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.
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Do American consoles work in the UK?

The Xbox One is multi-voltage. This means that a U.S console will work in the United Kingdom and Europe without issues. You'll only need an adapter for the plug.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Can you get banned for changing your region to play a game early?

Can you get banned for changing location on Xbox One to play a game early? No, Microsoft even made fun out of it when Gears 5 was about to be released. They stated on Twitter that they saw the highest player count ever from New Zealand. How do I exit a game on Xbox One?
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How many times can you change your 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.
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What happens if your modded Switch gets banned?

You cannot use the eShop anymore on that console, you cannot use Nintendo Switch Online, you can't play online multiplayer (LAN play is still supported though), you can't send or receive friend requests anymore, and you need to buy a new Switch if you do get banned to do any of those things.
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Do I need a voltage converter for UK?

Voltage converter needed in England? In England the standard voltage is 230 V and the frequency is 50 Hz. You can't use your electric appliances in England without a voltage converter, because the standard voltage in England (230 V) is higher than in the United States of America (120 V).
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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?

Check the voltage on your product. If it says 110-120V then you'll need an outlet converter to use it (and vice versa) but a travel converter can be a large heavy object to pack. Ideally, if your item reads 100-240V, you're good to go!
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How do I buy games from another country on Nintendo eShop?

How To Buy Nintendo Switch Games From Any Region eShop - Create A Japanese, North American, European And Australian Nintendo Account
  1. In your browser of choice, head over to accounts.nintendo.com and choose to sign up for a new account. ...
  2. Next, you'll fill out your details like Nickname, Email address and password.
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