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Do Japanese joy cons work on an American Switch?

Q: if joy cons are Japan ver. can i use on USA ver switch? Yes you can. The switch is region free so all switch games and accessories will work with …
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Will a Switch from Japan work in the US?

Nintendo switch is not region locked, so you'll be able to buy and play them wherever.
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Do Japanese Pro controllers work on US Switch?

Most likely explanation is it's the exact same thing, just in packaging for the Japanese market. I imported Japanese green pink joy cons so I could get a RL set of each color, this is just the Japanese packaging. The controller is real, it'll work just as well as any other one, there's no regional differences.
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Is the Japanese Switch the same as us?

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.
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Do Joy-Cons work on all switches?

Each option (except for the Hori Split Pad Pro and 8BitDo USB Adapter) is compatible with all Switch models, including the Switch Lite. Each option (except for the Hori Split Pad Pro and 8BitDo USB Adapter) is compatible with all Switch models, including the Switch Lite.
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These Fake Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons Surprised Me

Can you mix and match Joy-Cons?

Buy some replacement Joy-Con shells

At Amazon, there are plenty of colors to choose from, and you can mix and match to your liking.
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Can fake Joy-Cons damage your Switch?

Although these Joy-Con are much cheaper than the official ones, they can possibly damage your Nintendo Switch console as they aren't officially licensed by Nintendo. The controllers do act like any other Joy-Con thought with it having normal rumble capabilities and a motion censor.
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Is it okay to buy a Nintendo Switch from Japan?

Region constraints - I was pleased to find out that there are no region locks associated with the Nintendo Switch. This means you will have no problems with playing games from a different region from your console. DLC, however, may be region locked if you buy the physical DLC card from another country.
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Do Japanese controllers work on US GameCube?

I have two Japanese controllers and they work fine on both my Gamecube and my Wii. Any stories of third party pads not working on the Wii are probably down to poor quality IMO.
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Can I use a Japanese console in the US?

You can get a Japanese Famicon to work with a US television. You would just need to get a US RF adapter. A Japanese RF adapter will not work with US televisions. Japan and US use the same electric current, so all the power supplies should work in the US, with no problem.
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What happens if I change my switch region to Japan?

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 Americans need an adapter in Japan?

Electrical outlets in Japan are type A, with two flat plugs (as in the United States), so you will need a Europe / Japan power adapter to use them.
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Is it illegal to mod a switch in Japan?

It is illegal to mod game data and game consoles in Japan.

Both are punishable by up to five years in prison and fines up to 5 million yen ($64728).
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What is the difference between Japanese and English switch?

There are no differences between Nintendo Switches or their constituent parts between Japan and North America. The hardware is the same. In short, there is no such thing as a Japanese Joycon or an American Switch.
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Why can't I use the letter Z on my Nintendo Switch?

Make sure that you are entering the Download Code (usually begins with a B, no hyphens in the number) and not the Control Number (usually begins with an S, has hyphens). Any letters and symbols not used with prepaid codes (i.e. O, I, Z, commas, hyphens, etc.) will be disabled from the on-screen keyboard.
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Are Nintendo Switch cheaper in Japan?

The Nintendo Switch OLED model is priced at $350 plus tax in the U.S., but costs ¥37,980 (roughly $290) in Japan. Hardware resellers around Tokyo currently offer to buy it for over ¥40,000 apiece, relying on that price delta for their profit.
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What is the Switch called in Japan?

Obviously, it caused confusion to have both a “Nintendo Switch” and a “Switch” among the English item names; but in the Japanese version, “Nintendo Switch” was spelled out using the English alphabet, while “Switch” was written phonetically in Japanese kana as “スイッチ” (suicchi), which prevented any confusion.
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Is it OK to lick a Switch cartridge?

[Switch] I licked my hand after touching a game card and noticed a strange, bitter taste. Is my health at risk? Please be reassured that your health is not at risk. Nintendo Switch game cards are coated with a bittering agent (Denatonium Benzoate).
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Can you jail break a Switch?

Yes. The old V1 model could be jailbroken easily, but the risks of bricking are still there. The newer models, from V2 onwards, need an external dongle to be physically installed, which requires taking your switch apart.
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Do Joy-Cons always drift?

As reported by Eurogamer, a report from Which claims that, even after just a few months of use, the Joy-Con's plastic circuit boards show significant wear on the joystick slider contact points. This causes Joy-Con drift, an issue that Nintendo hasn't been able to fully address in the console's five years on the market.
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