Why can't I change my Nintendo account region?

You will need to use the remaining funds in your Nintendo Account balance before you will be able to change the country. If a Nintendo eShop exists for your region, credit cards issued from your region will not work in a different region's eShop.

How do I change my Nintendo Account region to us?

Go to https://accounts.nintendo.com and sign in to your Nintendo Account. Mii - Change the Mii displayed for your Nintendo Account. Nickname, Gender, Country/region*, Time zone - Update as desired, then select "Save changes" to confirm.

Why is Switch 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.

How to fix Nintendo eShop not available in your country region?

Are Nintendo accounts 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.

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

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.

Why can't i change my region on Nintendo eShop?

You will need to use the remaining funds in your Nintendo Account balance before you will be able to change the country. If a Nintendo eShop exists for your region, credit cards issued from your region will not work in a different region's 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.

Are Switch saves region locked?

Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.

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.

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.

Can you use a Japanese Switch in America?

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.

Can you change country in Nintendo Network ID?

The Nintendo Network ID (username) and country cannot be changed once the account is created. The only way to change this information is to create a new Nintendo Network ID.

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.

How do I make a Japanese Nintendo account in America?

Can you use US outlet in Japan?

Electrical outlets in Japan are for the most part consistent with North American sockets. While the voltage in Japan in 100 Volt, lower than that of North American plugs at 110 Volt and central Europe and surrounding countries at 230 Volt, for the most part, they are compatible and work just fine.

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.

Are Switch saves region locked?

Nintendo does not region lock the Switch system or the Switch game carts.

Can 2 people use the same Nintendo Account?

No, you cannot link multiple Nintendo Network IDs to a Nintendo Account. Only one Nintendo Network ID can be linked to a Nintendo Account.

Can you use an American credit card on the Japanese Nintendo eShop?

For example, if you have a US credit or debit card, it should also work in other North American eShops like Canada or Mexico, but won't work in the Japanese eShop.

How do I change my Switch account to Japan?

Go to your System Settings, as denoted by the cog icon on the main menu. Once there, go to the “users” tab and create a new user. I'd recommend labeling this with something to denote the country. Perhaps use your original user name with a “JP” suffix to remember it's a Japanese account.

Can an American work at Nintendo?

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What is the Switch called in Japan?

Obviously, it caused confusion to have both a “Nintendo Switch” and a “Switch” among the English item names; but in the Japanese version, “Nintendo Switch” was spelled out using the English alphabet, while “Switch” was written phonetically in Japanese kana as “スイッチ” (suicchi), which prevented any confusion.

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.

Do Japanese joy cons work on an American Switch?

Yes. All Joy-Cons are region-free.