How does Nintendo Switch region work?

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.

Does Nintendo Switch region matter?

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.

How does Switch region work?

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.

Will a Japanese Switch work in us?

Yes. 100 percent. The switch console is region unlocked. Meaning you can play games from different countries on a console from a different country.

Is the Nintendo Switch Region Locked?

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.

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.

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.

Can I Switch my Switch region whenever I want?

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.

Can I use a US Nintendo Switch in the UK?

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.

Are all switches region free?

Yes. 100 percent. The switch console is region unlocked. Meaning you can play games from different countries on a console from a different country.

Is the US 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.

Can I move islands on the same Switch?

You can only create one island per Nintendo Switch system, even if you use multiple games. A different system is required to create a different island.

How many times can I change Nintendo Account 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. Obviously, that was a lot of information, but after you go through it once, everything makes sense.

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.

What will get your Switch banned?

If you suspect your account has been hacked or if your Switch has mods or is jailbroken, you may have been banned from using Nintendo services. This means you won't be able to use the online store to make purchases or play online with other players.

Do you keep digital Switch games forever?

Digital games are tied to your Nintendo account. Once you get a new Switch and log in you're able to redownload all those games and start playing them again. I got a Nintendo Switch card stuck in where the PS4 disc is supposed to be. How do I get it out?

What happens if I put my game in another Switch?

Purchases made using a Nintendo Account can be redownloaded and played on any Nintendo Switch console it is linked to. You can link your Nintendo Account to user profiles on multiple consoles.

Do digital games stay on Switch 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.

Do European Switch games work on American systems?

The Nintendo switch is region free. Which means all games will work on the switch despite it being from another country. you can even have different eshop accounts if you would like and purchase it digitally from the eshop of whatever region you want to buy it from.

Is Switch OLED better than Switch English?

As the latest model's name suggests, it sports an OLED panel, which provides better colour accuracy, higher contrast, and overall better picture performance. It also has a wider viewing angle in comparison to the LCD panel used in the standard Switch.

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.

What happens to my Animal Crossing if I get a new Switch?

If you have enabled island backup, you will be able to restore the last saved version of your island and all residents on a replacement Nintendo Switch console. You must have already enabled island backup on the original console to use this feature, but you can restore the island save data using only the new console.

Can you play Animal Crossing on 2 switches?

Up to eight players with their own Nintendo Switch console and a copy of the software can play together on an island via online or local multiplayer. Online play is only available between players on your Nintendo Switch friend list OR players that you have shared a Dodo Code with.

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.