Starwolf_UK
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The denominations are: 500, 1000, 2000, 3000, 5000, 9000.
But you could just get the game download code, right?
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Nintendo Switch eShops from other regions can easily be accessed
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But you could just get the game download code, right?
That's great. I've had to buy a couple PSN cards to get around this on PS4.
sure it can like xbox one
They did change something in the Eshop yesterday. I can't buy/add funds to my Canadian account with my international card anymore (They added a Zip Code checking, and I thinks that is the problem, card is from Argentina). Also can't cheack transactions before 03-03 (Need to use Wii-U / 3DS).
Do some of you have the same problem? Or are you using Eshop Cards? (Had to buy Canadian Digital Eshop Card to purchase Zelda)
All this was using the online Eshop (Buy Digital etc)
Do some of you have the same problem? Or are you using Eshop Cards? (Had to buy Canadian Digital Eshop Card to purchase Zelda)
All this was using the online Eshop (Buy Digital etc)
The Amazon.co.jp accounts are separate.
You have to create a brand new account on Amazon.co.jp
Garrett Hawke
Member
I had this problem, but I was able to add funds to my account using my 3DS.
On 3DS, go to eShop, then Add Funds.
Dr. Zoidberg
Member
I understand that no money is lost by buying out-of-region, but in the case of games that will eventually be released in the US, isn't there the possibility that by buying the version from the JP store and not buying the US one when it releases, you could be discouraging the company from releasing future titles in the US, and possibly even localizing them? (I'm just using the US as an example, applies to other countries too)
Sure, the possibility exists that they can track IPs or credit cards to see where the purchases are coming from, but it's also possible that when the next title is in development some suit will be looking at a simple slide with Japan and US numbers from Nintendo's store and declare the US version not worth it, especially if they can save $ by not translating.
Sure, the possibility exists that they can track IPs or credit cards to see where the purchases are coming from, but it's also possible that when the next title is in development some suit will be looking at a simple slide with Japan and US numbers from Nintendo's store and declare the US version not worth it, especially if they can save $ by not translating.
The thing that might catch you out (because it did me) is that when you try to buy, it will complain about your region and prompt you to change it by adding an address. If you follow the prompt, the address form it gives you does not allow you to select Japan.
You need to go to your address book and select the option to add a domestic address, and then use that address when you place the order.
J
Jpop
Unconfirmed Member
The amount of people who will buy out of region are insignificant.
yes. You're also potentially messing things up in cases where a separate company licenses eg a Japanese IP for localisation and publication in the west.
But ultimately its a global market these days and companies should be able to deal with things like that. Like you say - Nintendo should be able to track IPs and potentially supply those to publishers to support splitting out revenue for subsidiary companies. Not sure what separate localisation/publishing companies would do to protect against loss of revenue though.
BulletSmoke
Member
i think this will be the trend....
gate stormer
Member
I'm in the U.S. and already downloaded the Dragon Quest and Puyo Puyo demo. Man Puyo Puyo is addicting.
Thanks! I'll try that!
Ah, posted about this in two other threads already but I was actually looking for a thread like this one. Interesting that some people can use foreign credit cards and others can't (myself included).
Those who tried to buy from an eShop that is from a different region than your credit card's, could you answer these questions?
1) Did it work?
2) What country's credit card did you use?
3) Which eShop did you try to buy from?
4) VISA or MasterCard?
5) (Optional) If it didn't work, did you get an error?
I had no trouble buying from the Japanese 3DS and Wii U eShop and even My Nintendo Store with my Dutch credit card (Master Card), but it doesn't work on the Japanese Switch eShop. Trying to figure out why it works for some but not for everyone.
Those who tried to buy from an eShop that is from a different region than your credit card's, could you answer these questions?
1) Did it work?
2) What country's credit card did you use?
3) Which eShop did you try to buy from?
4) VISA or MasterCard?
5) (Optional) If it didn't work, did you get an error?
I had no trouble buying from the Japanese 3DS and Wii U eShop and even My Nintendo Store with my Dutch credit card (Master Card), but it doesn't work on the Japanese Switch eShop. Trying to figure out why it works for some but not for everyone.
Garrett Hawke
Member
1) No
2) UK
3) Canada
4) Vida
5) No, just a generic "verify card information" notice.
I also had zero problem buying Wii U & 3DS stuff from Canada eShop but it didn't work with Switch.
HOWEVER, I got around it by adding funds to my account using my 3DS. I was then able to buy Shovel Knight from the Switch using my account balance.
My card is from Argentina. I use the Canadian Eshop. After the update of the 03/03 I couldnt use my card, got an error. (Used Vise and Mastercard, same problem). I couldnt use it online or in the WiiU Eshop.
They added a Postal Code in the Credit Card form.
In the end I bought a Gift Card.
Garret Hawk said you can add funds using 3DS, but I didnt try it.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Wasn't the postal code always there? I remember finding some random Canadian postal code and using that on Wii U.
PatShallBe
Member
Does puyo puyo have English text? I'd like to buy it instead of waiting
No
Mmm, I don't know, now it doesn't work (I put some random Canadian postal code). I had the card saved in the account and I doesn't work anymore. Last game I bought was Pokken in November.
I deleted it and added another one and the same result.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Do you recall if the post code was from the same region in Canada that you have on your NNID/console?
Does puyo puyo have English text? I'd like to buy it instead of waiting
No, but it's pretty much just a matter of trial and error trying things in the menu, if you want to try the demo first and see if you can get the feel of it. Also, I know some people specifically wanted the Japanese version because apparently the English voices are really annoying.
1.25 rate. That's actually nice of them.
blame space
Banned
so basically i make a new Nintendo account with Japan as the address and i can buy stuff on the Japanese eshop and play it on my American account?
You have to pay taxes in Canada. So might end up being a bit more or very similar price.
Yep. Just that simple.
And if my hands were metal that'd mean something
Just tried again.
I used Alberta in the NN, I can't find the info in MyNintendo. CP: (AB) T6B 0A5, also tried a Postal Code from my time zone (St. Johns Terranova), that appears in MyNintendo
"Verify the information you have entered."
Bought a Eshop card.
PcgameSupply has canadian and american Eshop Cards.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Sigh, well that's annoying. I guess I'll just use a US account and but eShop codes/cards from Amazon.
You can just change your account region but doing so will unlink any NNID associated with it.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Ok so just to test, I tried to buy a Wii U game from Nintendo.com site. The process has definitely changed from before. I put in the Alberta postal code and it accepted it just fine. I'm at the screen where it has a Purchase button.
Question:
If i change my Nintendo account region to Japan, buy a game, and then change back to North America, is the game still appropriately linked to my account and available for re-download without changing my region back to Japan?
I know that changing regions zeroes out your eshop balance and that doesnt bother me, but I just want to make sure there aren't other hurdles.
If i change my Nintendo account region to Japan, buy a game, and then change back to North America, is the game still appropriately linked to my account and available for re-download without changing my region back to Japan?
I know that changing regions zeroes out your eshop balance and that doesnt bother me, but I just want to make sure there aren't other hurdles.
1) No
2) Canada
3) Japan
4) Mastercard
5) No error, but it just continually resets the credit card entry page every time I finish entering the security code. Tried both Japanese regions or whatever they are and neither works.
Assuming you pay 5% tax in Canada and 0% in the US, it still works out a smidge better to buy from Canada. Only people it doesn't help are people that would be paying no currency conversion by buying from the US vs paying currency conversion to buy from Canada, so pretty much just Americans.
Starwolf_UK
Member
It's the age old problem really. $60 practically buys you 60 now yet NOE don't get 60 for selling something for 60 because of taxes. I think that is why we are seeing them push top tier games up to 70 but as a consumer that leaves me paying 10 more for no direct benefit to myself if I were to stick with a eShop. Add in the fact that retail is ruthless as discounts here in Euopre and it makes digital downloads unattractive...
I still think the best way Nintendo can make digital work is to like make less popular out of print games Nintendo selects as digital only.
7538
https://ec.nintendo.com/JP/ja/titles/70010000000148
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B06XBZY37C/
No discount on Amazon
Making ID has been said plenty of times. Make a new Nintendo account and select Japan in the drop down option.
blame space
Banned
holy shit it really was that easy. one last thing, can i use American eshop cards on the japanese store? or use funds from my US account towards purchases for the other profile?
Nope gotta be separate accounts
blame space
Banned
right but if i buy a eshop card in the US will it work on the Japanese store? damn I've got the puyo demo downloading right now. this is awesome.