What happens if you Switch your Nintendo 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.

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 country matter in Nintendo Switch?

No, the limited warranty is applicable only within the country/region where the system was intended to be sold. To ensure proper performance, service and support, Nintendo recommends using the Nintendo Switch console in the country where it was purchased.

Does it matter what region your Switch is?

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

How many times can you change 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.

Will my European Nintendo Switch work in US?

https://www.nintendolife.com/forums/nintendo-switch/buying_a_s... The Switch is totally region free. But different countries use different wall outlets, so you would need a local charger. Thankfully the Switch uses USB-C with is an international standard.

Can you use Nintendo Switch anywhere?

Play in front of the TV with your family or take it out to play wherever you go. Anytime, anywhere, with anyone. Nintendo Switch offers three different play modes to suit you.

What does region free mean Switch?

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

How many switches can your account be on?

Can I link my Nintendo Account to more than one Nintendo Switch console? You can link your Nintendo Account to multiple consoles. However, you can only activate one primary console per Nintendo Account.

Can you play games early by switching time zones Nintendo Switch?

This is kind of a silly question. As others have stated, no. Changing the date and time on your Switch will not give you early access to games. I don't think it will get you banned however, it's just impossible to play a game that has not been released yet.

Can I lose my digital Switch games?

Games that have been archived (not deleted) will still have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can be redownloaded by anyone on the console. Games that have been deleted will not have an icon on the HOME Menu, and can only be redownloaded with the Nintendo Account that was originally used to purchase them.

Do you lose apps when changing region?

When you change your country, you won't be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country. You may lose access to some books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps.

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.

Can I buy Switch from UK and use it in USA?

Can I use accessories purchased overseas? 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.

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.

Do European games work on American consoles?

The console and games are completely region-free. You can set your locale and language in the console's options and from there you're good to go.

Is it illegal to mod a Switch in Japan?

It is illegal to mod game data and game consoles in Japan.

Both are punishable by up to five years in prison and fines up to 5 million yen ($64728).