Can I play Nintendo Switch with someone in another country?

Yes, you can play Nintendo Switch with someone in another country, as the console is not region locked for online multiplayer, allowing players from different parts of the world to connect and play together seamlessly. However, certain special events may be region locked, and factors such as voltage requirements, wireless communication requirements, and warranty coverage should be considered when using the console in another country.

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

1. Can you use your Nintendo Switch console in another country/region? – Although it is possible, there are different factors to consider such as voltage requirements, wireless communication requirements, and warranty coverage.
2. Is Nintendo Switch Online worth it? – Nintendo Switch Online is a necessary subscription if you want to play Switch games on the internet, and it includes cool, bonus titles and extras.
3. Can you play Nintendo Switch while traveling? – Nintendo Switch is designed to go wherever you do, so be sure to pack it for that long drive to your summer-vacation destination.

Region and Language

4. Is Nintendo Switch region restricted? – Nintendo Switch hardware isn’t region locked, but any available DLC content is tied to a regional Nintendo eShop.
5. Can you play a Japanese Switch game in English? – It varies game to game, some Japanese physical Switch games offer Japanese as the only language, so you need to confirm the specifics for each individual game.
6. Can I play a Spanish Switch game in English? – The language for a game or software application will default to the language setting that has been selected on the console, so long as the intended language is supported by the game or software application.

Online and Multiplayer

7. Can you play Mario Kart with someone in a different country? – You can race via the Worldwide option and with friends without turning on location data.
8. Are Nintendo Switch digital games region locked? – Games aren’t region locked, you can buy/download whatever you want from any region eShop, but buying games from eShops in other regions may not include English as a language.

Consoles and Accessories

9. Can I use a Japanese switch in the US? – One of the great features of the Nintendo Switch is that it is region free, this means that you can use your console anywhere in the world without any compatibility issues.
10. Do Japanese consoles work in America? – North America and Japan are both NTSC regions, so you should have no problem, but you might need to source a new AC adapter.
11. Are switch digital games tied to your account? – Purchases on the Nintendo Switch eShop are tied to the Nintendo Account that made the purchase.

Technical and Warranty

12. Will Japanese joy cons work on an American Switch? – Yes, all Joy-Cons are region-free, those meant for the U.S. market will work just as well on a Japanese Switch.
13. Can you change a Japanese Nintendo Switch to English? – You can change the language on your Nintendo Switch from the HOME Menu, select System Settings, then System, and finally Language.
14. Is the OLED switch worth it? – For existing Switch owners, the improvements provided by the OLED model may not be significant enough to justify upgrading, but if you have yet to purchase a Switch, the OLED console is undoubtedly the way to go.
15. How much does a Nintendo Switch cost in Japan? – The Switch’s most current model—the OLED, which released in 2021—is $349 in North America, and 37,980 yen in Japan, which converts to roughly $290.