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What happens if I change my Nintendo account region?

If your Nintendo Account is linked to an NNID, the link will be removed if you change the country. The Nintendo Account and NNID countries must be the same. Your Nintendo eShop account balance does not carry over when you change your Nintendo Account country.
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Is it OK to change Nintendo Account region?

The Nintendo Switch eShop will always match the country setting for your Nintendo Account. If you need to change your Nintendo Account country, you will access the Nintendo eShop for that country the next time you connect on Nintendo Switch.
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Does Nintendo eShop region matter?

Nintendo eShop cards are compatible only for the Nintendo eShop country or region where they were intended to be sold. If you purchased a Nintendo eShop prepaid card for a different country or region, we cannot replace it, exchange it, or offer a refund.
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Will I lose my games if I change my Nintendo Account?

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.
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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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How to Change Eshop Region on Nintendo Switch (Fast Method)

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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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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Can I have 2 separate Nintendo Accounts?

Up to 8 user accounts can be created on the Nintendo Switch. A user account can also be linked to a Nintendo Account at any time after it is created. Once a Nintendo Account is linked to the account, the system's online features will be available.
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Can one Nintendo Account be on two switches?

You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple Nintendo Switch consoles and play your games on any of them using your Nintendo Account. Only one of the consoles can act as the primary console. On the primary console, any other users can play the games you downloaded with your Nintendo Account.
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Will you lose everything if you make a new Nintendo Account?

Any Nintendo Accounts linked to the console will not be deleted, but they will be unlinked from the system. After initializing the console, you can create a new user and link to it your Nintendo Account. Your Nintendo Account contains your Nintendo eShop purchase history and balance.
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Which region should I choose in Nintendo?

For first-time users, you will be asked to create a new user. After creating the user, you'll be prompted to "Link Nintendo Account". You will then need to set up your Nintendo Account online. When prompted to key in your country/region of residence, we suggest choosing United States.
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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 do I buy games on Nintendo eShop from another region?

How To Buy Nintendo Switch Games From Any Region eShop - Create A Japanese, North American, European And Australian Nintendo Account
  1. In your browser of choice, head over to accounts.nintendo.com and choose to sign up for a new account. ...
  2. Next, you'll fill out your details like Nickname, Email address and password.
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How do I reset my Nintendo eShop region?

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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Is Switch Online region locked?

Nintendo Swtich is region free. With the Switch, there are no region locked games or region locked consoles. It doesn't matter where you bought your console or the game, it will work in the console.
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Can Nintendo accounts with different country settings share a family membership?

Can Nintendo Accounts with different country settings share a family membership? Yes. However, not all features are available in all countries.
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Can you make 2 Nintendo Accounts with the same email?

'' Only a single email address can be linked to one Nintendo Account. If the email address you have entered is already registered, it cannot be used again.
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Can 2 switches share games?

Link your Nintendo Account to the non-primary Nintendo Switch consoles that you wish to play your digital games on. Redownload the games or content you want to access on each Nintendo Switch console. On any of your consoles, select your downloaded game from the HOME Menu to begin playing the game on that console.
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How many Nintendo Accounts can you link to a Switch?

Please note that you can link up to 8 Nintendo Accounts to a single Nintendo Switch console. Games that you've purchased are playable by everyone on the active Nintendo Switch console for your Nintendo Account. You may find information about moving your Nintendo Account (and purchases) between consoles, helpful.
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Can 2 Nintendo Accounts on the same Switch share an online?

Players using a family membership can access the Nintendo Switch Online service via the same Nintendo Switch system or multiple systems – everyone does not have to use the same system. Multiple users on the same console are not automatically covered by a family membership.
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Do I need a separate Nintendo Account for each Switch?

You can have one primary console at a time for your Nintendo Account. The first Nintendo Switch console you use to connect to Nintendo eShop on Nintendo Switch will become your primary console. While using the primary console, any user account on the console can play the downloadable content you have purchased.
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How do I change my Nintendo Account region on Switch?

If you wish to browse the eShop in another region, skip to the next section.
  1. Open the Home menu on your Nintendo Switch.
  2. Open the System Settings menu at the bottom-right of your screen.
  3. Scroll down and select the System menu. ...
  4. Scroll down the options on the right side of your screen, and select Region.
  5. Select a region.
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Can you have 2 different 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. The island save data is saved on the Nintendo Switch system, so there will only be one island (save file), even if different games are used on the same system.
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How many switches can you have your games on?

Non-Primary Switch Units

A secondary or non-primary Nintendo Switch. You can have as many as you like and you can log in to your Nintendo Account to play games.
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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.
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