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How do I change my console region?

Step 3: Change your country/region on your console
  1. Sign in to your Xbox console.
  2. Press the Xbox button  to open the guide.
  3. Select Profile & system > Settings > System > Language & location.
  4. Select your new country or region from the drop-down list under Location.
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How do I change my Xbox console region?

Here's how to do it:
  1. Sign in to your Xbox One console.
  2. Press the Xbox button to open the guide.
  3. Select System > Settings > System > Language & location.
  4. Select your new location from the Location list, and then select Restart now.
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Is Xbox console region locked?

The Xbox and the Xbox 360 are region-locked, but some games are region-free and will play in any region. Digital content through Xbox Live on the Xbox 360 and original Xbox are also region-locked, such as DLC, movies, and apps.
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What does changing Xbox region do?

Other than geographical reasons for changing your region, you can also change region to manipulate the Xbox Store. By doing so, you can view store items and deals from any available region. However, there are some things you need to know beforehand.
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How do I change my country on my Xbox account on my computer?

Xbox Live Gold, Xbox Game Pass.
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Change your region in Windows
  1. Select Start > Settings > Time & Language > Language & Region.
  2. Under Country or region, select your new region.
  3. You can switch back to your original region at any time.
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How to Change Region / Location in XBOX One Console?

Will my Xbox work in a different country?

The Xbox One US power brick is only rated for US standard 110 voltage (100V-127V). If you have an international version you can simply adapt it with a travel plug since the voltage range and cycles work with all countries. Do not use a travel adapter on a ...
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Can I use Xbox Live in another country?

To ensure that pricing for the Xbox Live Gold subscription service reflects the local market economies, Xbox Live Gold subscription cards are only redeemable in the country purchased and cannot be redeemed in any other country.
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Can I make my Xbox region-free?

To play DVDs from other regions, you have to bypass the DVD region code first. One way to do it is to change Xbox One region to accord with your DVD region (note that you can't make Xbox One region-free).
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How long does it take to change region on Xbox?

Please note that the migration process can take up to 6 weeks. During this time your account will not be available.
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What happens when I change region?

When you change your country, you won't be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country. You may lose access to some books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps.
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Can you get banned for buying Xbox games from different regions?

Yes, you would be putting yourself at risk for being banned by changing your region to purchase something that is not available in your own.
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How do I buy Xbox games from a different region?

  1. Buy a gift card for the region you want to buy from.
  2. Redeem card on your account (can do this on xbox.com/account.microsoft.com or on the console)
  3. Change your region. ...
  4. Buy game with account credit.
  5. If it's your first time buying from this new region, it will also ask for your address.
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Why can't i change my country region on Xbox?

If you're prevented from changing the country/region for your Xbox, it may be for one of the following reasons: You changed country/regions within the last three months. Your account is currently suspended (for example, the credit card on one of your subscriptions has expired).
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Will my US Xbox work in Europe?

The Xbox One S and Xbox One X have an internal power supply that works in all regions worldwide. Warning Microsoft does not license any non-Microsoft accessories that plug into the Xbox One power socket.
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Can you get banned for changing location on Xbox One?

Will changing the Xbox One HDD cause the console to be banned? No, modifying your console will not interfere with your account status or the software of the system, unless you make a mistake. You may not be able to do this, as you may not be able to clone the drives due to Windows using FAT32 and Xbox One using NTFS.
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What is region problem on Xbox?

If you move to a new country or region, and your account region and physical location do not match, you may get a “region block” error or have a problem making a purchase. You must have a valid billing address and payment option that match your locale.
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How do you redeem region locked games on Xbox?

In order to redeem a region locked code, your account region has to match your physical location and you have to be in the region the code is for. If you don't meet those requirements, you won't be able to redeem the code.
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Can an Xbox be permanently banned?

Permanent bans are never issued lightly, and only occur after severe or repeated violations of the Community Standards for Xbox.
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How many times can you get banned on Xbox before its permanent?

There's no set number of suspensions that will lead to a permanent ban. You can get a permanent ban without having any prior suspensions. Or you can get 5 suspensions and then get a permanent ban.
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Will I lose my purchases if I change region?

You'll Lose Access To Purchases

If you change your App Store country, you may lose access to apps and content that you have purchased before. They won't disappear if you've already downloaded them to the device, but you may not be able to download them again later if you delete them.
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Can you change regions for free?

Is It Free To Change Region In League of Legends? No, it is not free to change the region on your League of Legends/Riot Games account. You will be charged a fee to facilitate the change.
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Will I lose my games if I change region switch?

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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Does Switch console region matter?

No, the limited warranty is applicable only within the country/region where the system was intended to be sold. To ensure proper performance, service and support, Nintendo recommends using the Nintendo Switch console in the country where it was purchased.
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Are Switch consoles 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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Do European Switch games work in US?

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