How do you tell if a Switch game is European?

The text on the back of European switch game boxes are centred and the American at the top : r/NintendoSwitch.

How do I know if my game is European Switch?

Therefore, we recommend that players purchase software that is specifically made for their Nintendo Switch system's region. You can identify the supported region by checking the game packaging or by going to the game's software menu options, under Software Information and then Support Information.

What is EU version of Switch games?

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.

Are European Switch games in English?

The Nintendo Switch itself is region free. With physical games you can play any from any part of the world. If the game itself supports your Switch's default language, then it will play in your language. This can vary game to game.

Do European Switch games work on US Switch?

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

The Difference Between American And European Switch Games

How do I know what region my Switch game is?

Look at the game cartridge itself. At the bottom of the sticker is a region code. You can also tell by the ratings system displayed in the lower-left corner of the game box cover art insert.

How do I get games from other countries on my Nintendo Switch?

To access a different region's eShop you'll need to make a Nintendo Account with its country set to the store you want to access. For example, if you're trying to access the Japanese eShop set the account's country to Japan. Once you have that account created make it a player profile on your Switch and visit the eShop.

Do EU games work in USA?

Yes, games are not region locked (except for China consoles).

How do I know if my Switch game is English?

Just search for the game in question via the search bar and scroll down to find the supported languages.

Do German Switch games have English?

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.

What does EU game mean?

The European Games is a continental multi-sport event in the Olympic tradition contested by athletes from European nations and several transcontinental countries.

What is EU version vs global version?

But generally speaking, the international and global variants are unlocked phones (not carrier branded) which will work on most standard GSM and LTE networks. The 'EU version' could indicate that the phone has a regional European firmware installed and would also most likely carry a slightly different model number.

Why is EU better than NA at video games?

In EU, the players are naturally better and spend a lot of time in competitive tournaments which forces the players around them – teammates and opponents alike – to try and play better and experiment a little more to try and beat their competition.

What time do Switch games unlock Europe?

Content will usually be available at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET) on the day of release. Please note: some third-party titles may not be not available until 17:00 GMT (18:00 CET) on the game's release date.

Is it safe to change region on Switch?

The Switch IS NOT region locked, and in fact you can swap your console region ANY TIME YOU WANT. Furthermore, you don't need your console to be the same region as your game, to play the game. Your console region can be America for example, and you can still pop in a Japan cartridge and play it no problem.

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.

Do all Switch games have English?

It depends on the game. Many don't, but number of them do. In a few cases, the translation is more like a Google Translation than one done with a Native English speaker in the process. 90% of the time, you're better getting it from one of English Language eShop stores.

Are Switch games language specific?

The games play in whatever language you have set in the settings. There are some games (mostly Japanese), that will only play in a specific language.

What game region is Europe?

NTSC-U (The Americas and Asia) PAL (Europe and Oceania) NTSC-J (Japan)

Are switches 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.

Is there a difference between USA and Europe Roms?

Europe use PAL, America uses NTSC. And some games have differences, like, the name is changed or some minor crap. Europe PAL, America NTSC. Pal is 50hz, while NTSC is 60hz I think.

Can I gift a Switch game to someone in another country?

No. It is not possible to send a gift in the Nintendo eShop (on-device or off-device). You may consider gifting a prepaid Nintendo eShop card or a download code instead.

Do Nintendo game codes work internationally?

Nintendo Switch Online membership codes are specific to a particular region, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same region. Codes purchased for use in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico can only be used with a Nintendo Account set to one of those three countries.