No. It has to match the region. US point card -> US eShop. Japan point card -> Japan eShop etc.
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Nintendo Switch eShops from other regions can easily be accessed
- Thread starter TimmiT
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This is how I think of it:
Each region needs its own account where you've set region accordingly.
Each account has its own wallet with appropriate currency.
Games bought from any account are shared across all accounts on that Switch.
The only better solution would be to have one account that can change regions on the fly and have 3 wallets under the one log in - has anyone tested this?
Each region needs its own account where you've set region accordingly.
Each account has its own wallet with appropriate currency.
Games bought from any account are shared across all accounts on that Switch.
The only better solution would be to have one account that can change regions on the fly and have 3 wallets under the one log in - has anyone tested this?
I can confirm that it works flawlessly,
my switch has 3 accounts :
my eu account linked with my wiiu/3ds account
an account for my so
my us account because NoE is shite and doesn't want to let me pay with my US debit card.
Snipperclips demo is the EU version
Snipperclips the full game is the US version.
Both are accessible on all accounts.
the whole setup couldn't be easier.
my switch has 3 accounts :
my eu account linked with my wiiu/3ds account
an account for my so
my us account because NoE is shite and doesn't want to let me pay with my US debit card.
Snipperclips demo is the EU version
Snipperclips the full game is the US version.
Both are accessible on all accounts.
the whole setup couldn't be easier.
darkmark1987
Member
amazon.co.jp or play-asia.com
Sad news.
I tried all my US credit cards, and none of my US credit cards work outside the US eshop.
Looks like I'll have to buy region specific giftcards. But I expected that so it's no big deal.
But the good news. After you get multiple accounts setup on your Switch, changing eshop regions is like the easiest thing. IT'S SO EASY. And it appears all accounts on the same Switch can play every other accounts games no matter the region.
Amazon.co.jp will email the code to you. And they don't mark up the price the cards like other places do.
You can even buy codes for some games directly that you can redeem on the Japanese eshop.
Netto-kun linked to the Amazon.co.jp Nintendo cards earlier in the thread.
I tried all my US credit cards, and none of my US credit cards work outside the US eshop.
Looks like I'll have to buy region specific giftcards. But I expected that so it's no big deal.
But the good news. After you get multiple accounts setup on your Switch, changing eshop regions is like the easiest thing. IT'S SO EASY. And it appears all accounts on the same Switch can play every other accounts games no matter the region.
Amazon.co.jp will email the code to you. And they don't mark up the price the cards like other places do.
You can even buy codes for some games directly that you can redeem on the Japanese eshop.
Netto-kun linked to the Amazon.co.jp Nintendo cards earlier in the thread.
The weird thing is the whole 'who wants to use the store' prompt (I think giant bomb had the same thing when launching bomberman?)
If you're signed in with profile A, just launch games/eshop with that user rather than checking each time. if someone else wanted to use the eshop let them switch to their account at the system level
If you're signed in with profile A, just launch games/eshop with that user rather than checking each time. if someone else wanted to use the eshop let them switch to their account at the system level
ScientificPizza
Banned
Is there a list of games in the Japanese store that have English options? I know Blaster Master Zero does, but is there anything else?
Edit: I found this: http://michibiku.com/nintendo-switch-launch-guide-importers/
Seems like the only games in English that aren't available in the AU eShop is Blaster Master Zero and Disgaea 5, which is okay because I mostly wanted Blaster Master!
Edit: I found this: http://michibiku.com/nintendo-switch-launch-guide-importers/
Seems like the only games in English that aren't available in the AU eShop is Blaster Master Zero and Disgaea 5, which is okay because I mostly wanted Blaster Master!
What part?
All you have to do is go to https://accounts.nintendo.com/, setup a profile and under "Country", choose which country whose eShop you want access to (ie - Japan, United Kingdom, United States, etc).
Once your account setup is complete, turn on your Switch, go to System -> Users -> Add Users. Create a user linked to the account you just made.
When you're done, open the eShop. When you access the eShop, it asks you which profile you want to use. Just use the one you just created and voila, you're in!
See mine doesn't and no idea why
Sorry, I was mistaken. I was being stupid and forgot I got Zelda from Amazon.
I just tried to get Puyo Puyo and it just loops back to the same screen, doesn't even say it's wrong.
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Deleted member 17706
Unconfirmed Member
In case anyone needed further confirmation, balances are definitely shared across the Nintendo platforms.
I couldn't use my American credit card on the Switch Japanese eShop, so I booted up my 3DS and was able to use the same card to charge 10,000 Yen to my account. Even without exiting the eShop on the Switch store, the balance updated automatically and I was able to buy Puyo Puyo Tetris with no problem.
The interface on this thing is really snappy and slick. I love it.
I couldn't use my American credit card on the Switch Japanese eShop, so I booted up my 3DS and was able to use the same card to charge 10,000 Yen to my account. Even without exiting the eShop on the Switch store, the balance updated automatically and I was able to buy Puyo Puyo Tetris with no problem.
The interface on this thing is really snappy and slick. I love it.
ScientificPizza
Banned
Oh wow, I didn't even think of that. Good to know that's an option
I just ended up buying cards from Play-Asia
Camper Van Beethoven
Banned
Is there any financial benefit to buying games from other regions if you're in the U.K.? How's the exchange rates?
Jaded Alyx
Member
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Okay so just to confirm, if I want to buy tetris, go to amazon.jp, buy eshop credit, add to wallet?
What am I reading about funds in wallets disappearing?
What am I reading about funds in wallets disappearing?
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Man, all the eshop digital codes on amazon.jp are sold out
https://accounts.nintendo.com/
Create a New Account
Enter new info. Make sure Region is Japan
Go on console: start a new profile, link it to new japanese account you just created by using email you assigned to japanese nintendo account
https://accounts.nintendo.com/
Create a New Account
Enter new info. Make sure Region is Japan
Go on console: start a new profile, link it to new japanese account you just created by using email you assigned to japanese nintendo account
Jaded Alyx
Member
I don't think eShops from different regions share wallets. So if you have money in the US eShop, it won't be there in the JP shop.
I think.
SomewhatGroovy
Banned
Got it
ScientificPizza
Banned
Ok, thanks. About to do this,. But if I buy something on a Japanese account, I won't get mynintendo points on my main account, right?
Sealtest
Member
I do apologize if this was answered when I asked earlier in the thread but has anyone confirmed if US eshop downloads purchased from Amazon US are redeemable on Canadian eshop?
I know American eshop cards don't work in Canada but people said WII U digital games worked.
Looking to buy the Zelda expansion pass using some of my Amazon credit so I can save some money.
I know American eshop cards don't work in Canada but people said WII U digital games worked.
Looking to buy the Zelda expansion pass using some of my Amazon credit so I can save some money.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
None of my credit cards worked, but I'm still in love with the new flexibility here. And the automatic language switching in games makes this even better.
Thanks. Can you not change the language though? I thought someone said you can get options and prices in dollars/english...
blame space
Banned
this is kind of insane. do you think this is something they intended? or they'll patch it out..
The Elite
BOSS
They meant for the system to be region free.
Brawly Likes to Brawl
Member
I won't be getting Switch anytime soon, but I'm glad to hear that the region situation is similar to what Sony has been doing since PS3.
Dark Ninja
Member
Are there more demos besides what's in the US and Japanese E shops?
It's even better than how it works on PSN. Easier to make another region account and no logging onto another user profile needed. Once you set it up, just go to the eShop and pick the user name that corresponds to the shop you want to go to!
Am downloading several NeoGeo games, Puyo Puyo Tetris, and DQHeroes I&II now. Will probably take a bit since DQH is so big...
Herb Alpert
Banned
so if I buy a $10 eshop card on amazon.co.jap, they'll send the code via email? And I will just have to redeem this code to the japanese eshop? Am I wright?
Jaded Alyx
Member
No.