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[RedToad64]

How much is Puyo Puyo Tetris on the Japanese eShop?

 

[joshwaan]

Did quick search on prepaid codes us http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wii-u/nintendo-network/pcmcat295100050011.c?id=pcmcat295100050011

 

[Astral Dog]

Good

 

[pitt_norton]

I posted the supported languages for the Japanese launch lineup here.

Physical/download...
1-2-Switch: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL, RU.
Disgaea 5: JA, EN.
Dragon Quest Heroes I-II: Japanese language only.
I Am Setsuna: JA, EN, FR.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL, RU.
Nobunaga's Ambition: Sphere of Influence: Japanese language only.
Puyo-Puyo Tetris: Japanese language only.
Super Bomberman R: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL, PT, RU, ZH.

Download-only...
Blaster Master Zero: JA, EN.
The King of Fighters '98: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT.
Metal Slug 3: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT.
New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers: JA, EN, KO, ZH.
Othello: JA, EN.
Shock Troopers: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT.
Snipperclips: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, NL.
Soldam: Word of Bloom: Japanese language only.
Voez: JA, EN, KO, ZH.
Vroom in the Night Sky: JA, EN.
Waku-Waku 7: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT.
World Heroes Perfect: JA, EN, ES, FR, DE, IT.

Thanks meister! I'll continue using my wii u established japanese account for now!

Stupid question.. where did those links come from?

for e.g. I couldn't find that same product link from the zelda botw homepage myself...

 

[Jaded Alyx]

My Visa card isn't accepted. Bummer.

Where can I get an US prepaid eshop code?

Amazon

 

[Dark Cloud]

Did quick search on prepaid codes us http://www.bestbuy.com/site/wii-u/nintendo-network/pcmcat295100050011.c?id=pcmcat295100050011

If I buy this card I can use it on a European account?

 

[theonerayman]

Wow can't believe I just saw this post. I wanted disgea 5 for launch and now it looks like I can!! Amazing.

 

[Shadow Ranger]

OK this is definitely something neat! But I can't help but think Nintendo would patch it out at some point... I hope they don't because this is such a good, welcoming thing.

Tempted to grab Blaster Master.

 

[iphys]

So if I plan to use the Japanese eShop a lot, can I create a Japanese MyNintendo account for my Japanese ID too, and is that easy as well?

 

[Herb Alpert]

So what's the deal? You have to buy prepaid cards? You can't pay with your credit card?

I'm in Europe, how can I buy japanese games? by buying japanese prepaid cards?

 

[Tavernacle12]

This may be an odd question, but how many big 'region exclusive' games are there nowadays? Not counting games with different release dates.

EDIT: Getting access to the Japanese VC will be glorious though.

 

[Herb Alpert]

This may be an odd question, but how many big 'region exclusive' games are there nowadays? Not counting games with different release dates.

Not many.But seeing WiiU VC line up, I want to able to buy on the japanese Eshop

edit : your edit made my post worthless lol

 

[Dark Cloud]

So what's the deal? You have to buy prepaid cards? You can't pay with your credit card?

I'm in Europe, how can I buy japanese games? by buying japanese prepaid cards?

I though some said they could use their cards. Other have said they couldn't.

 

[Chindogg]

Is it region-free yet?

You did it sir.

Congratulations!

 

[Tavernacle12]

Not many.But seeing WiiU VC line up, I want to able to buy on the japanese Eshop

edit : your edit made my post worthless lol

I just realised if GBA VC hits the Switch we can all get Mother 3 that way... though totally untranslated.

 

[CerebralTiger]

A little off-topic, but is there any way I can redeem eshop credit vouchers from a browser? I've sold my Wii U and will get a Switch as soon as it's available in my region, but for now I have no way of redeeming my vouchers.

 

[CraigMcD]

A little off-topic, but is there any way I can redeem eshop credit vouchers from a browser? I've sold my Wii U and will get a Switch as soon as it's available in my region, but for now I have no way of redeeming my vouchers.

Try this: https://eshop.nintendo.net/redeem#/

 

[TreIII]

Is it region-free yet?

Bravo, man.

 

[theonerayman]

Do the prepaid cards work cross region? If i buy a US prepaid card and then go to the JPN estore can i buy Disgaea 5?

 

[meppi]

That's absolutely brilliant news!

I know I'll be buying lots of import games that don't reach Europe now.

Is it region-free yet?

It's a good day for us common folks today!

 

[To Far Away Times]

That's awesome! I might be in for some early games if they aren't too language heavy.

 

[Yabberwocky]

Fan-fucking-tastic, that's great news.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

Yep I heard the same too. Joy con issue is gone with the update.

Nintendo trolling?

 

[iphys]

So if I plan to use the Japanese eShop a lot, can I create a Japanese MyNintendo account for my Japanese ID too, and is that easy as well?

To answer my own question: after I made my Japanese account and went to MyNintendo it seemed the MyNintendo account was there automatically, so it's no hassle at all.

 

[Dark Cloud]

To answer my own question: after I made my Japanese account and went to MyNintendo it seemed the MyNintendo account was there automatically, so it's no hassle at all.

Do you know if you can use an America prepaid eshop card in the Japanese eshop?

 

[Plasmid]

Can we download previously bought items from other consoles to the switch?

 

[OryoN]

Awesome. Makes perfect sense for a region free device like Switch. Thank you Nintendo!

 

[GDGF]

Is it region-free yet?

You, good sir, are a hero.

 

[meirl]

Wow, can't be more region free than this.

Yes, you can. Using only one account for all regions. Thats how it's done on xbox one.

 

[Cosmo Clock 21]

How much is Puyo Puyo Tetris on the Japanese eShop?

4,990 yen (roughly $50)

 

[GDGF]

Wait. Holy shit. This means I can buy KoF98 and Metal Slug tonight!

 

[Mpl90]

Is it region-free yet?

Yes, it finally is. Thank you Cheese.

 

[GinoFelino]

YES

Thanks for this Nintendo

 

[muteki]

Hopefully it stays that way.

 

[broncobuster]

Do I need to make a Japanese account on my computer with a Japanese street address and all like the PS3 back in the day? Or is it simple enough to do from the Switch itself?

 

[Theswweet]

I'm really tempted to be cheeky and buy Snipperclips on the JP eShop since it's cheaper.

 

[theonerayman]

Do you know if you can use an America prepaid eshop card in the Japanese eshop?

I'm trying to get this same question answered. I'm really hoping so. I want Dg 5!

 

[Pancakes R Us]

Is it region-free yet?

Hah. What a hit. We did it!!

 

[SinCityAssassin]

So can I use a US credit card in the JP eShop or not?

 

[JohnTinker]

Is it region-free yet?

Thank you man, this is incredible to see happen.

I'm really tempted to be cheeky and buy Snipperclips on the JP eShop since it's cheaper.

Will the game text be in English, or Japanese?

 

[Theswweet]

Ok, my Visa works fine on my Japanese 3DS - so, uh, assuming that it DOESN'T work on my Switch, I can just add credit on my 3DS when I want to buy stuff, yeah?

 

[iphys]

I'm really tempted to be cheeky and buy Snipperclips on the JP eShop since it's cheaper.

Assuming my credit card works that's my plan too, especially since it has language options.

 

[SRTtoZ]

wrong thread lol

 

[Theswweet]

Will the game text be in English, or Japanese?

Looks like it'll be English. On that note - the I Am Setsuna cart should default to English, too. I might have to import that from Amazon for the physical.

 

[Purdy]

Progress but much rather than microsoft system, no need for multiple accounts

 

[Jaded Alyx]

Do I need to make a Japanese account on my computer with a Japanese street address and all like the PS3 back in the day? Or is it simple enough to do from the Switch itself?

On your computer but you don't need an address or anything.

 

[broncobuster]

On your computer but you don't need an address or anything.

Thanks. Might as well prep now.

At least on PS4 making a European account hasn't been worth it. So won't bother with anything but extra Japan account. On PS3 I had an Indian (I think) account for the Lair demo.

 

[Lucifon]

So do we need Japanese credit? I was hyped for puyo puyo for a minute but no English is a deal breaker for me, I'd rather just wait.

Disgaea 5 in full English though? That's pretty big. Doesn't seem to be any others worth grabbing for me.

 

[Josh7289]

I wonder what happens if you buy the same game from more than one eShop region. For example, if you buy Zelda on both the Japanese eShop with one account, and on the US eShop with another account, would it let you install the game twice? Or are Switch apps universal, in that there's only one version of the software released in every region, and it wouldn't make sense to let you install it twice because it's the exact same set of files from both eShops?

 

[Chibbi Brady]

Very nice. My missus is Japanese so this is perfect.
Anyone know if the Euro download of Zelda has Japanese option so can just switch accounts for her, or we better just getting it from the Japanese store?