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Is a Japanese switch 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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Can I use a Japanese Nintendo Switch 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.
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Do Japanese Switch games work on EU Switch?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Are all 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.
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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 the Nintendo Switch Region Locked?

Can you freely change regions on Switch?

Important: In order to change the region, you will need to agree to be bound by the End-User License Agreement for the selected region and restart your console. If you do not agree to be so bound, do not change your region setting in this way.
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Can I buy a Japanese Switch game and play in English?

Yes. All Nintendo Switches can play any Nintendo Switch games, regardless of the region where the system or game is purchased.
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What happens if I change my Switch region?

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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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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Is it okay to buy a Nintendo Switch from Japan?

Region constraints - I was pleased to find out that there are no region locks associated with the Nintendo Switch. This means you will have no problems with playing games from a different region from your console. DLC, however, may be region locked if you buy the physical DLC card from another country.
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Do Japanese games work on American consoles?

How do I play an Import Game? Most videogame systems have region lockouts so that they only play games made for their region. This means that for the most part, American consoles will not play Japanese games and vice versa.
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Can a Japanese Nintendo Switch be in English?

From the settings on the left, scroll down to System. From the settings on the right, select Language. Choose from one of the language options below: English.
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Can you plug Japanese electronics in the US?

If you're planning on taking American/Canadian appliances (rated for 110-120 volts' power) to Japan, or bringing Japanese appliances (designed for 100 volt power) to the USA and Canada, an ACUPWR voltage transformer is guaranteed to hep your appliance work flawlessly.
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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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Can you run Japanese electronics in the US?

Japan's electrical system is roughly the same as the US's. However, the US's voltage is 120Vac RMS (60Hz)while Japan's is 100Vac RMS (50 or 60Hz depending on region). So, any heat generating device from Japan that is used in the US will get 20% hotter than it's design intended.
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How many times can you change your 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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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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Why is Switch not region locked?

Usually people wouldn't bother to buy a 2nd system or import games in the first place if their system was region locked. Completely limiting Nintendo's potential software sales entirely. With the Switch being region free,it makes it easier for consumers to purchase software anywhere around the world.
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How do I buy games from Japan Switch?

After you click Sign In and Link, enter your Japanese Nintendo Account credentials you created earlier. Once you've done this, you're ready to start perusing the Japanese eShop! When you click the eShop icon, you'll be asked who is using the eShop.
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What is the difference between Nintendo Switch and Japanese version?

There are no differences between Nintendo Switches or their constituent parts between Japan and North America. The hardware is the same. In short, there is no such thing as a Japanese Joycon or an American Switch. There are only Joycons and Switches.
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How do I change my Japanese eShop to English?

From the Nintendo eShop Home, select Menu located within the top-left corner of the touch screen.
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Tap on one of the following options to change that setting:
  1. HOME Menu Notifications.
  2. Language.
  3. Location Settings.
  4. Review Credit-Card Information.
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Does region code matter Switch?

Are Nintendo Switch consoles region locked? No. Consoles are not region locked (except for China consoles). So consoles of any region (except China) can play games of any regions.
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How do I buy from a different region Switch?

Nintendo Switch - Switching eShop Regions.
  1. Step 1: Select the Nintendo eShop from the Main Menu.
  2. Step 2: Select Add User (The Plus Icon).
  3. Step 3: If you have already set up a second Nintendo Account with the intended region, select Sign In and Link. ...
  4. Step 4: Fill in your New Account Details.
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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.
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