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Are Nintendo switches region free?

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.
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Is the Nintendo Switch store 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.
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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.
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Can I play Switch games from other countries?

Are Nintendo Switch game cards region locked? Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
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Are USA 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.
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Is the Nintendo Switch Region Locked?

Is it okay to change country in Nintendo Switch?

Important. Your Nintendo eShop account balance does not carry over when you change the country that your Nintendo Account is set to. You will need to use the remaining funds in your Nintendo Account balance before you will be able to change the country.
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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.
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Can you plug Japanese electronics in the US?

If you're planning on taking American/Canadian appliances (rated for 110-120 volts' power) to Japan, or bringing Japanese appliances (designed for 100 volt power) to the USA and Canada, an ACUPWR voltage transformer is guaranteed to hep your appliance work flawlessly.
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Is there a difference between Japanese and American Nintendo Switch?

The Nintendo Switch itself is region free. With physical games you can play any from any part of the world. If the game itself supports your Switch's default language, then it will play in your language. This can vary game to game.
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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.
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Can you play a Japanese game on an American Switch in 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.
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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.
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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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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 unlock my region Switch?

From the HOME Menu, select System Settings. Scroll down and select System, and then from the options on the right-hand side, select Region.
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The Nintendo Switch console can be set to the following regions:
  1. Japan.
  2. The Americas.
  3. Europe.
  4. Australia/New Zealand.
  5. Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea.
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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.
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Is it safe to use 100V in US?

Using a 100V blanket on a 110V US system won't overheat anything. You don't need to convert anything. All you need is the appropriate plug adapter. You don't need a plug adapter because the plugs on Japanese appliances are the same as non-polarized US plugs.
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Can I use my US chargers 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.
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What makes a Switch illegal?

"There's not a real perfect name for them because they're not a legitimate device," Milanowski said. Owning a Glock switch, even if it's not attached to a gun, is illegal under federal law since it is considered a machine gun.
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Can Nintendo detect a modded Switch?

You can never go on line with a modded console. If you do, Nintendo will detect it. They are very very good at detecting it.
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Is jailbreaking a Nintendo Switch legal?

It is illegal to import, market, sell or distribute circumvention devices (such as game copiers, USB piracy sticks and mod chips). Nintendo has obtained many decisions from criminal and civil courts across the world that confirms this.
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Does Switch region matter?

Can I play games in one region online with a Nintendo Switch Online subscription of another region? Yes. If you purchase a physical copy of the game, then whatever region your Nintendo Switch Online subscription is tied to, you can still play the game online.
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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.
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Which Nintendo consoles are not region locked?

All Nintendo handhelds except both Nintendo DSi models and the Nintendo 3DS are fully region-free. In the case of the former, only the physical and digital games that cannot be played on earlier DS models are region-locked.
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