Do eShop codes work internationally?

Nintendo eShop cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold. If you purchased a Nintendo eShop prepaid card for a different country or region, we cannot replace it, exchange it, or offer a refund.

How do I use Nintendo eShop outside the US?

Are digital codes region locked?

Yes.

Can I redeem a Nintendo Switch code from another region?

Do US Switch codes work in Australia?

Can I redeem DLC codes in one region with a Nintendo account of another region? No, DLCs are region locked.

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What countries can use Nintendo eShop?

Is Nintendo Switch eShop 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.

Why does it say Nintendo eShop Cannot currently be used in your country region?

Nintendo eShop is an online shop that Nintendo 3DS and Wii U users can access to buy new games. Unfortunately, it's not available in all countries due to licensing issues. You can set a new device region and if that doesn't work, you can use a VPN service.

What is error code 28130998?

The information in this article can help you when error code 2813-0998 is displayed when attempting to access the Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch. Note: This error code generally indicates that the country/region set in your Nintendo Account does not currently have an available Nintendo eShop.

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 change my country on Nintendo?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down and select System, and then from the options on the right-hand side, select Region. The Nintendo Switch console can be set to the following regions: Japan.

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.

What happens if I change my Switch region?

You're games should still be available to re-download, providing that game is available in that region. Each NNID is set to a specific region, so nothing will be affected if you are simply changing the region of your console via Settings.

Can I play Switch games from other countries?

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

Why i cannot access Nintendo eShop?

Reset the cache for all users who are experiencing this issue. Try entering DNS settings manually. If you are still unable to access the Nintendo eShop with manual DNS Settings, change the DNS Settings back to Automatic and try accessing again. Turn airplane mode ON, wait 10 seconds, and then turn it OFF.

What is error code 2821 5000 on Switch?

In other countries, this error may be displayed when the Nintendo Account is set to a country where the services associated to the Nintendo Switch Online icon on the HOME Menu may not yet be available.

Does region matter on Nintendo Switch online?

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.

Can you change eShop currency?

In the Site map panel, click on the eShop page. Click on the Payment Systems tab. Click on the Change Currency Settings button. Select your currency from the drop down menu and click on the OK button.

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.

What will get your Switch banned?

If you suspect your account has been hacked or if your Switch has mods or is jailbroken, you may have been banned from using Nintendo services. This means you won't be able to use the online store to make purchases or play online with other players.

Can you play digital games on a banned Switch?

A banned Switch doesn't have access to any online gaming or the eShop. Users can't download games or update their Switch, either. Offline games still work, like those in old-school gaming consoles. Bans are often put in place after a user tries to hack or tamper with the console, or after buying pirated games.

What is Nintendo code 2124 4508?

This error code indicates the Nintendo Switch console you are using has been permanently banned from connecting online due to a breach of the user agreements.

Can you keep digital Switch games forever?

All games you buy digitally are stored via your Nintendo Account ID, so you can just redownload them as many times as you want when you delete games to free up space, no problem.

Do digital Switch games expire?

Download codes purchased from retailers do not expire. However, download codes given out for a specific promotion, such as Pokémon distributions, will usually have an expiration date.