Can you play German Switch games in English?

The language for a game or software application will default to the language setting that has been selected on the console, so long as the intended language is supported by the game or software application.

Can you play foreign Switch games in English?

But that shouldn't matter: the Nintendo Switch is a region-free console. No NTSC no PAL. You can change your eShop region to America or Europe and get English games onto your Switch. Physical games are also all supported.

Do European Switch games work in US?

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 change the language on a Switch game?

From the settings on the left, scroll down to System. From the settings on the right, select Language. Choose from one of the language options below: English.

Are European 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.

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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.

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.

How do you play Switch games in different languages?

Steps to Change Your Nintendo Switch Language

To change your Switch language, open System Settings > System > Language. Next, select your preferred language from the list available languages. The Switch has 12 available language options that you can choose from: English.

How to change language in Nintendo eShop from german to English?

How do I know if my Switch game supports English?

You may check for the supported language(s) of the game via Nintendo's official site here. Just search for the game in question via the search bar and scroll down to find the supported languages.

Is The Switch region locked?

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

Can you play European games on American consoles?

Like the PlayStation 4, PS5 consoles and games are not locked by region, meaning a game sold in the US (NTSC-U) will play on a console bought in the UK (PAL). However, it's recommended that consoles and games be from the same region to ensure optimal performance.

How do you get European Switch games?

Do Nintendo Switch codes work internationally?

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.

Why does it say Germany on Nintendo eShop?

The Nintendo Switch eShop will always match the country setting for your Nintendo Account. If you are receiving this message when your credit card and Nintendo Switch eShop countries do not match, it means that your credit card can't be used in the eShop for a different country.

Why is the Nintendo eShop in German?

@tourjeff As you found out, the eShop language is determined by the region that you have the Nintendo account signing into the eShop set to rather than your system language.

Can I change eShop region?

If you want to browse the eShop in another region to play region-locked games, or access regional discounts to save money on Switch games, you'll need to create another Nintendo account and link it to a new profile on your Switch. You cannot switch between eShop regions within the same user account.

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.

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 game region on Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down and select System, and then from the options on the right-hand side, select Region.

Are console games region locked?

While PlayStation Vita games had the potential to be region-locked, all games released for the system are region-free. Like with the PlayStation 3, the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 are not region-locked, although it is still possible to develop region-locked games.