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How do I change my Nintendo Account region to us?

Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Mii - Change the Mii displayed for your Nintendo Account. Nickname, Gender, Country/region*, Time zone - Update as desired, then select "Save changes" to confirm.
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How do I change my Nintendo Account to America?

Open the Home menu on your Nintendo Switch. Open the System Settings menu at the bottom-right of your screen. Scroll down and select the System menu. Scroll down the options on the right side of your screen, and select Region.
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Are Nintendo accounts 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.
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Why can't I change my Nintendo Account region?

You will need to use the remaining funds in your Nintendo Account balance before you will be able to change the country. If a Nintendo eShop exists for your region, credit cards issued from your region will not work in a different region's eShop.
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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.
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How to Change Eshop Region on Nintendo Switch (Fast Method)

Why is the Switch 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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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.
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How do I change my region on Nintendo Switch Online?

From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings”. Scroll down and select "System", and then, from the options on the right-hand side, select “Region”.
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The Nintendo Switch console can be set to the following regions:
  1. Japan.
  2. The Americas.
  3. Europe.
  4. Australia/New Zealand.
  5. Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea.
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How do I migrate my Nintendo Account?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then Users, and then Transfer Your User Data. Select Next, then Next again, then select Target Console to indicate that the content will be transferred to this system. Select Sign in and choose to sign in using your Nintendo Account e-mail address or sign-in ID.
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Does region matter for Nintendo Switch?

Yes. The Nintendo Switch can play games from another region than where it was purchased. You may need to make second account set in another region, to purchase digital copies of a game from another region.
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Will I lose my game progress if I get a new Switch?

Your save data will be deleted on the source console. *Save data is stored on the console you're currently using. In order to play games with your latest save data on multiple systems, you'll need to transfer the save data each time you use a different console.
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Can I change which Switch my Nintendo account is linked to?

*Only one Nintendo Account can be linked to each user. *Once linked, you cannot change your user account to link to a different Nintendo Account. Please make sure you don't mistakenly link to the wrong account.
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Can you have the same Nintendo Account on two switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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What is the difference between Nintendo Switch EU and US version?

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.
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How to fix Nintendo eShop is not currently available in your country?

How to Fix Nintendo eShop in Not Currently Available in Your Country
  1. Set your Nintendo Switch device country. Go to Settings, then System and Select Region. ...
  2. Now open Nintendo eShop. From here, you will be asked to enter a region, select United States as your region.
  3. Once you're inside the Nintendo eShop.
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How many Nintendo Accounts can you link to a Switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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Can you have two Nintendo Accounts on one email?

'' Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again. Alternatively, this can occur if you are trying to sign in with a Nintendo Network ID.
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How many times can you change primary Switch?

Set your new Switch as the primary console

A single Switch can be the primary console for as many accounts as you want, but each account can only set one Switch as its primary.
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What happens if you delete your Nintendo Network ID?

A deleted Nintendo Network ID cannot be used again to create a new account. Once it is deleted, that username is gone. The Nintendo Network ID should only be deleted if you do not want to use it or access purchases made with it (on Wii U or Nintendo 3DS) ever again.
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What happens if I delete my Nintendo account?

Deleting a Nintendo Account will result in loss of all data associated to it, including but not limited to: Mission status, points and rewards in the My Nintendo rewards program. Digital content that you purchased or acquired and that is linked to your Nintendo Account, including in-app content and coins.
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Will I lose my Animal Crossing Island if I get a new Switch?

What is transferred to the new console with a full island transfer? When a full island transfer is completed, all island save data, progress, animal neighbours, residents, residents' inventories and homes are transferred to the new console. No Animal Crossing: New Horizons save data will remain on the original console.
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Do you have to rebuy games for a second Switch?

Digital games are tied to the Nintendo Account that was used to purchase them. All users on a console will be able to play games purchased by any Nintendo Account that has registered the console as their primary console.
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Do games stay on your Nintendo Account?

Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase. You can register one primary console per Nintendo Account. Once you've registered a primary console, your digital purchases can be played by anyone that uses the primary console.
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Can I use a European Switch in the US?

Yes you can. The Nintendo Switch console is region unlocked. That means you can play games from other countries on a console from a different country. I have a few games I bought from Japan and America.
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Can I buy Switch from UK and use it in USA?

Can I use accessories purchased overseas? Although some accessories may work, we cannot ensure compatibility between consoles and accessories for all regions. To ensure proper service and support, Nintendo recommends using Nintendo Switch licensed accessories in the country where they were purchased.
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