What are the Nintendo Switch regions?

Are Nintendo switches 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.

What region should I choose for my 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.

Are all Nintendo switches region free?

Are Switch consoles region locked? No, the console itself is not region locked (except for China consoles).

Will a Japanese Switch work in US?

Yes, you can use a Japanese Nintendo Switch outside of Japan. The Nintendo Switch is region-free, which means that you can play games from any region on the console. However, you may need to change the language settings on your console to match the language of the region where you are using it.

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

Is it illegal to mod a Switch in Japan?

Japan has made game save editors and console modding services illegal. The punishment for breaking this law is pretty severe too, as perpetrators are liable up to a 5 million yen fine (approximately $46,000 USD or £36,000 GBP), five years of prison time, or both.

Is there a difference between Japanese and American Switch?

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.

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.

Does Nintendo region matter?

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.

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.

Is the Switch OLED worth it?

If it's your first time buying a Switch, it's definitely worth considering the OLED model, but only if you plan on playing in handheld mode. If you are planning on mainly using it docked, the regular model is probably the better choice.

What is the difference between Nintendo Switch Asia and US 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.

Do Japanese Switch games have English?

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

Why does Nintendo region lock their consoles?

A regional lockout may be enforced for several reasons, such as to stagger the release of a certain product, to avoid losing sales to the product's foreign publisher, to maximize the product's impact in a certain region through localization, to hinder grey market imports by enforcing price discrimination, or to prevent ...

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.

Can I change eShop region?

In order to access the eShop from different regions, you will need to sign up for a Nintendo Account from that region and create a new User Profile.

Is Switch OLED region free?

The Nintendo Switch is region-free, which is great news for both developers and importers, but most of all, gamers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Do Americans need an adapter in Japan?

Electrical outlets in Japan are type A, with two flat plugs (as in the United States), so you will need a Europe / Japan power adapter to use them.

Is there a difference between European and American Nintendo Switch?

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.