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How to Change the System Region on Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, Nintendo Switch - OLED Model

In this article, you'll learn how to change the system region on Nintendo Switch.

Complete these steps

  1. From the HOME Menu, select System Settings.
    System Settings highlighted on the Home Menu screen
  2. Scroll down and select System, and then from the options on the right-hand side, select Region.
    System highlighted in the System Settings Menu

    The Nintendo Switch console can be set to the following regions:

    • Japan
    • The Americas
    • Europe
    • Australia/New Zealand
    • Hong Kong/Taiwan/South Korea
  3. Select NextContinuarSuitePróximo to continue.
  4. To view the EULA, select View END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENTACUERDO DE LICENCIA PARA EL USUARIO FINALVoir le CONTRAT DE LICENCE D'UTILISATEUR FINALVer o acordo de usuário.
  5. Once you are finished viewing the EULA, select the AcceptAceptarAccepterAceitar if you agree. By selecting AcceptAceptarAccepterAceitar, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to be bound by the End-User License Agreement. If you do not agree, do not change your region setting in this way.

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