What time do Switch games unlock Europe?

You'll be able to start playing it after downloading a small update, beginning at 12:00 AM ET on the game's release date. (Please note that some third-party titles are not available until 12:00 PM PT on the game's release date.)

What time do Nintendo Switch games unlock?

Digital software that is also sold physically will usually be available at 9:00 p.m. PT the night before the physical game's release date. Some third-party titles are not available until 12:00 p.m. PT on the game's release date. New digital content is generally added to the Nintendo eShop each Thursday.

What time does eShop release europe?

Content will usually be available at 14:00 GMT (15:00 CET) on the day of release. Please note: some third-party titles may not be not available until 17:00 GMT (18:00 CET) on the game's release date.

Are European Switch games 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.

Can I play US Switch games on Europe?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

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What is the difference between the EU and US Switch games?

A: Functionally, there is no difference.

Can you change your Switch region to play games early?

If you want to browse the eShop in another region to play region-locked games, or access regional discounts to save money on Switch games, you'll need to create another Nintendo account and link it to a new profile on your Switch. You cannot switch between eShop regions within the same user account.

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.

Do EU games work in USA?

Yes, games are not region locked (except for China consoles).

What does EU version mean for Nintendo Switch games?

Please note that this Switch is the European version, meaning the power adapter will have a European plug.

Why does it say Germany on Nintendo eShop?

The Nintendo Switch eShop will always match the country setting for your Nintendo Account. If you are receiving this message when your credit card and Nintendo Switch eShop countries do not match, it means that your credit card can't be used in the eShop for a different country.

Is Nintendo Switch eShop 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.

Do US Nintendo eShop cards work in Europe?

Nintendo eShop Cards can be used in any country that uses the same currency as the Nintendo eShop Card.

How do I get Switch games before release Date?

Select games and DLC are available to pre-order on Nintendo eShop prior to their release date. When you pre-order content on Nintendo eShop, payment will not be processed until, at earliest, 7 days before the game is released.

Does Nintendo Switch log hours?

On the app's main menu, choose which play activity history you would like to view: Time Played: View the amount of daily play time on the Nintendo Switch console. Monthly Summary: View a monthly summary of play activity on the Nintendo Switch console.

What is the max hours on Switch?

For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours. For Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, model number: HEG-001 [product serial number begins with "XTW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours.

Do EU switch codes work in US?

Nintendo Switch Online membership codes are specific to a particular region, which means they can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts that are set to that same region.

Why is EU better at games?

In EU, the players are naturally better and spend a lot of time in competitive tournaments which forces the players around them – teammates and opponents alike – to try and play better and experiment a little more to try and beat their competition.

Why are EU games cheaper than us?

The US uses state and local "sales taxes" and the EU uses "value added taxes" (VAT) for consumer purchases. What is the most expensive game on Steam in 2021? What is the most expensive game on Steam in 2022? What games have you purchased on Steam at a full price?

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. Obviously, that was a lot of information, but after you go through it once, everything makes sense.

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.

Can Nintendo ban your Switch?

Nintendo will ban your online account and/or console if you breach the user agreements with activities such as fraudulent transactions, jailbreaking your Switch, downloading mods to your Switch, hacking, and more.

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.

Does region matter on Nintendo Switch online?

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.

Can you play Switch games straight away?

For released games, the game will begin downloading to your Nintendo Switch, Wii U or Nintendo 3DS family system as soon as you place your order. Once the download is complete, start the game from your system's HOME Menu to begin playing.