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How do I change my Nintendo Switch to Europe?

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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How do I change my Nintendo Account region to Europe?

Complete these steps
  1. Select the System Settings icon on the HOME Menu, and tap Open.
  2. Tap Other Settings.
  3. Tap Profile.
  4. Tap Region Settings.
  5. Select the country and tap OK.
  6. Select the region and tap OK to return to the profile menu.
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How do I change my country on Nintendo 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.
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What happens if you change your country on Switch?

Your Nintendo eShop account balance does not carry over when you change the country that your Nintendo Account is set to. You will need to use the remaining funds in your Nintendo Account balance before you will be able to change the country.
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Can you play Nintendo Switch in Europe?

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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Nintendo Switch: How to Change Region (Americas, Europe, Australia / New Zealand, etc)

Will my US Switch work in Europe?

Can a Nintendo Switch console run games from a different region? Although Nintendo Switch software sold in regions outside of Europe will work with Nintendo Switch consoles sold in Europe, we have not tested all overseas software with consoles from all regions and cannot guarantee full service and support.
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What is the difference between Nintendo Switch US and EU?

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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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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Is Nintendo Switch country locked?

Are Switch consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).
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How can I change my current country?

Change your Google Play country
  1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app .
  2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
  3. Tap Settings General Account and device preferences. ...
  4. Tap the country where you want to add an account.
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment method for that country.
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Why can't i change my Nintendo region?

You will not be able to change the country until you have spent the funds and your remaining Nintendo Account balance is $0. To see your current Nintendo Account balance, select Shop Menu from your Nintendo Account profile settings.
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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 to fix Nintendo eShop not available in your country region?

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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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.
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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.
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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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Why isn t Switch region locked?

Most DVD and Blu-ray players also limited by region-locking. The decision to not region-lock the Nintendo Switch is an about-face for the game maker. If the console truly isn't region-locked, then the Nintendo Switch will allow any console to play any Switch game from any region.
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How many times can you change 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.
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Can you get banned for changing your region to play a game early?

Can you get banned for changing location on Xbox One to play a game early? No, Microsoft even made fun out of it when Gears 5 was about to be released. They stated on Twitter that they saw the highest player count ever from New Zealand. How do I exit a game on Xbox One?
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What happens if you buy a game from another region?

You will be able to play the game. Region lock is to prevent purchasing games from other regions. But once you have bought it, you can play it in any country where the game is available.
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Do American eShop cards work in Europe?

We are unable to exchange Nintendo eShop Cards designed for use in one country or region for Nintendo eShop Cards for another. We recommend you work with the retailer where you purchased the Nintendo eShop Card or find another use for it.
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Is Nintendo Switch popular in Europe?

The Nintendo Switch was comfortably the best-selling console in the tracked European markets for December 2022. There were more than 1.8 million accessories sold in Europe, which is down over 11 percent compared to last year.
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How much is Switch in Europe?

The Nintendo Switch is now priced at €299.99 in Europe, down €30 from the previous €329.99 pricing. In the UK, Nintendo has adjusted the base model to £259.99, down £20 from the previous £279.99 pricing.
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Can I use my US electronics in Europe?

But since most modern gadgets are "dual voltage" — meaning they work on both American and European current — these days most travelers don't need to do anything more than pack a few inexpensive plug adapters. American appliances run on 110 volts, while European appliances are 220 volts.
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How can I use European devices in USA?

In the U.S., and in fact everywhere in North America, the standard voltage is 110 V (with a frequency of 60 Hz) rather than the 220 volts used in Europe. European plugs are not compatible with American electrical sockets. In order to plug in your electric appliances, you will need a plug adapter or a converter.
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