How to Make a Nintendo Account in a Different Region
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To make a Nintendo Account in a different region, simply go to the Nintendo Account main page, sign out if logged in, and click on “Create a Nintendo Account”, then scroll down and fill in the required information, selecting your desired region, and finally, select “Save changes” to confirm. This process allows you to create an account in any of the 46 markets where the Nintendo eShop is available, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, and more.
Understanding Nintendo Account Region Settings
Creating a Nintendo Account in a different region provides access to region-specific games, content, and events, but it’s essential to understand the implications of having an account in a different region, including region restrictions, language support, and censorship.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Are Nintendo Accounts Region Locked?
No, Nintendo Accounts are not region locked, but games may have region-specific content, languages, or censorship.
2. Can I Play Games in One Region with a Nintendo Account of Another Region?
Yes, games are not region locked, except for China consoles, and you can play games from any region on your Nintendo Switch.
3. Is it OK to Change Nintendo Account Region?
Yes, you can change your Nintendo Account region by editing your profile, but you must temporarily unlink your Nintendo Network ID and ensure you have no balance on your account.
4. Which Countries Can Access Nintendo eShop?
The Nintendo eShop is available in 46 markets, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, and more.
5. How to Change eShop Region on Nintendo Switch?
To change your eShop region, go to your Nintendo Switch settings, navigate to the System tab, and select your desired region.
6. Is Nintendo Switch Online Membership Region Locked?
Yes, Nintendo Switch Online membership codes are specific to a particular region and can only be redeemed on systems and/or Nintendo Accounts set to that same region.
7. Are Switch Saves Region Locked?
No, game save data is saved to the Switch memory and can be accessed from any region.
8. Why Does Nintendo Region Lock Everything?
Regional lockouts are enforced to stagger product releases, avoid losing sales, maximize product impact through localization, and prevent grey market imports.
9. Can American Switch Play Japanese Games?
Yes, with the exception of China consoles, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked, and you can play Japanese games on an American Switch.
10. What Consoles Are Region Locked?
Consoles like PlayStation, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Microsoft Xbox, and Xbox 360 are region locked.
11. Can Nintendo Accounts with Different Country Settings Share a Family Membership?
Yes, Nintendo Accounts with different country settings can share a family membership plan.
12. How Do I Change My Zip Code on My Switch?
To change your zip code on your Switch, go to the Nintendo eShop, select Menu, then Settings / Other, and enter your new postal code.
13. Why is the Switch Not Region Locked?
The Switch is not region locked to allow users to purchase games from any region, making it convenient for those who move to a different continent.
14. What is Region Restrictions?
Region restrictions typically work by determining your physical location based on your IP address and applying a filter to the content you can access.
15. Can I Download Switch Games from Other Regions?
Yes, the Nintendo Switch is region-free, and you can download games from any region’s eShop and play them on your console.