Can I use my Nintendo Switch in another country?

Although it may be possible, there are different factors to consider such as voltage requirements, wireless communication requirements, warranty coverage, etc. To ensure proper performance, service and support, Nintendo recommends using the Nintendo Switch console in the country where it was purchased.

Can I use my Nintendo Switch in Europe?

Thank you for taking the time to respond, i could just buy an EU adapter and it would work right. https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/nintendo-switch/buying_a_s... The Switch is totally region free. But different countries use different wall outlets, so you would need a local charger.

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.

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.

Can you play European Switch games on an American Switch?

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

How to Change Eshop Region on Nintendo Switch (Fast Method)

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.

Can I play a Switch game from Europe?

Yes. If you purchase a physical copy of the game, then whatever region your Nintendo Switch Online subscription is tied to, you can still play the game online.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Why isn t Switch region locked?

Most DVD and Blu-ray players also limited by region-locking. The decision to not region-lock the Nintendo Switch is an about-face for the game maker. If the console truly isn't region-locked, then the Nintendo Switch will allow any console to play any Switch game from any region.

How do I unlock my region Switch?

Are European Switch games region locked?

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.

How do I bypass region lock?

Luckily, there's an easy way to get around geo-blocking: connect to a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs work by routing your traffic through a server in another country. This hides your real IP address — which is often used to determine your location — and replaces it with a temporary, country-specific IP address.

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.

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.

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.

Which Nintendo consoles are region locked?

The Nintendo 64 features similar lockout methods as the Super NES. The GameCube and Wii are both region-locked, as well as the Wii Shop Channel. On the Wii, channels from other regions will refuse to load with the message "This channel can't be used." The coded regions are: NTSC-U (The Americas and Asia)

How do you get European Switch games?

How do I make a Nintendo Account in another country?

1) Go to the Nintendo Account main page and sign out if logged in. 2) Click on "Create a Nintendo Account". 3) Scroll down past the social/Nintendo Network ID options and you should see the information required. In the picture below, I'm making an Australian eShop account.

Which countries can use Nintendo switch online?

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.

How often can I change my 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.