Nintendo Console Region - Revision history

Greenalink: /* Wii U */ Changed the Wii U homebrew link and added some extra info based on my recent experience with region free content.

2017-06-07T13:25:17Z

Wii U: Changed the Wii U homebrew link and added some extra info based on my recent experience with region free content.

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	\|'''Method 1 <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''		\|'''Method 1 <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''
	\|There is a homebrew method which allows region free support on Downloaded Wii U/eShop titles but it involves being a dirty pirate. No full confirmation on retail games yet. <br> Fortunately, having legally released to eshop games installed to the NAND or SSD is the fastest way as it decreases load times.<br>Depending on the cfw boot method, a legal DS VC game is required. PAL users if you got Brain Training legally for free, that is a valid game for one of the homebrew methods.<br> [https://~~gbatemp~~.~~net/threads/mattkimuras-wii-u-hacking-~~guide~~.462121~~/ Click here to view guide]		\|There is a homebrew method called Coldboot Haxchi which allows region free support on Downloaded Wii U/eShop titles but it involves being a dirty pirate. No full confirmation on retail games yet. <br> Fortunately, having legally released to eshop games installed to the NAND or SSD is the fastest way as it decreases load times.<br>Depending on the cfw boot method, a legal DS VC game is required. PAL users if you got Brain Training legally for free, that is a valid game for one of the homebrew methods.<br> [https://wiiu.guide/ Click here to view guide]
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	Wii U notes <br />		Wii U notes <br />
	Did you know the Gamepad is region locked as well?! So not only you need to buy a foreign console, you also need to make sure it comes with a foreign Gamepad.<br /><br />		Did you know the Gamepad is region locked as well?! So not only you need to buy a foreign console, you also need to make sure it comes with a foreign Gamepad.<br />
			The Wii U uses 3 different title keys for the same game in all 3 main regions. This means 3 different saves, dlc content and update files.<br />
			For example, it's possible to have the European version of Super Smash Brothers for Wii U running at version 1.1.6, while the American version of the same game installed to the same console, running at version 1.0.6

	== Switch==		== Switch==

Greenalink: /* Switch */ Added some information about two different kinds of releases for Switch eshop.

2017-05-23T10:42:07Z

Switch: Added some information about two different kinds of releases for Switch eshop.

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	Switch notes <br />		Switch notes <br />
	Despite physical copies are going back to cartridge, they load slightly slower than digital copies, the time difference varies from game to game.		Despite physical copies are going back to cartridge, they load slightly slower than digital copies, the time difference varies from game to game.<br />
			Downloadable games are either Worldwide versions or limited region versions. <br />
			Blaster Master Zero, for example, is a worldwide release because once you've bought the game from the EUR eshop, it is considered to be "purchased" in both US and JP eshop. One nice bonus is that you can get the DLC a few hours earlier by using a Japanese account due to time differences.<br />
			Puyo, Puyo Tetris is a limited region release because once you've bought the game from the JP eshop, it is not considered to be "purchased" in both EUR and US eshop. So any DLC for these kinds of games would require logging into an account that bought the game online.

Greenalink at 17:38, 26 April 2017

2017-04-26T17:38:46Z

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	Switch notes <br />		Switch notes <br />
	Despite physical copies are going back to cartridge, they load slightly slower than ~~Digital~~ copies, the time difference varies from game to game.		Despite physical copies are going back to cartridge, they load slightly slower than digital copies, the time difference varies from game to game.

Greenalink at 17:38, 26 April 2017

2017-04-26T17:38:20Z

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	Switch notes <br />		Switch notes <br />
	~~One nice thing about cartridges over DVDs is~~ load ~~times~~, ~~you no longer have~~ to ~~worry about the potential disadvantage of playing a retail copy over a downloaded copy~~.		Despite physical copies are going back to cartridge, they load slightly slower than Digital copies, the time difference varies from game to game.

Greenalink: /* Switch */

2017-03-10T16:07:12Z

Switch

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	\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''		\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''
	\|Not necessary anymore as the retail games are confirmed to be region free.<br /> "The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support.<br /> The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)" <br /> It's possible to enter eShop from different regions by creating a different account and change language. <br />For example, creating a JP Nintendo Account and ~~changing the language to Japanese~~ allows you to enter the Japanese ~~eShop~~!		\|Not necessary anymore as the retail games are confirmed to be region free.<br /> "The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support.<br /> The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)" <br /> It's possible to enter eShop from different regions by creating a different account and change language. <br />For example, creating a JP Nintendo Account and entering eShop with that account allows you to enter the Japanese store!
	[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/guide_how_to_access_the_nintendo_switch_eshop_for_multiple_regions Click here for a guide on how to access the Switch eShop from a different region]		[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/guide_how_to_access_the_nintendo_switch_eshop_for_multiple_regions Click here for a guide on how to access the Switch eShop from a different region]
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Greenalink: /* Wii U */

2017-03-06T16:09:55Z

Wii U

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	\|'''Method 1 <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''		\|'''Method 1 <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''
	\|There is a homebrew method which allows region free support on Downloaded Wii U/eShop titles but ~~requires piracy~~. No full confirmation on retail games yet. <br> Fortunately, ~~having~~ legally released to eshop games installed to the NAND or SSD is the fastest way as it decreases load times.<br>Depending on the cfw boot method, a legal DS VC game is required. PAL users if you got Brain Training legally for free, that is a valid game for one of the homebrew methods.<br> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/mattkimuras-wii-u-hacking-guide.462121/ Click here to view guide]		\|There is a homebrew method which allows region free support on Downloaded Wii U/eShop titles but it involves being a dirty pirate. No full confirmation on retail games yet. <br> Fortunately, having legally released to eshop games installed to the NAND or SSD is the fastest way as it decreases load times.<br>Depending on the cfw boot method, a legal DS VC game is required. PAL users if you got Brain Training legally for free, that is a valid game for one of the homebrew methods.<br> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/mattkimuras-wii-u-hacking-guide.462121/ Click here to view guide]
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	\|'''Method 2 '''		\|'''Method 2 '''

Greenalink: /* Switch */

2017-03-06T16:08:51Z

Switch

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	\|'''Safe to use NTSC import consoles with official EU/UK power supply in Europe/UK?'''		\|'''Safe to use NTSC import consoles with official EU/UK power supply in Europe/UK?'''
	\|To be ~~confirmed~~		\|Yes, the AC Adapter uses 100-240v so it is pretty much safe to be used anywhere.
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Greenalink: /* Wii U */ Added info about a homebrew method to enable region free on Wii U

2017-03-04T17:32:42Z

Wii U: Added info about a homebrew method to enable region free on Wii U

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	\|'''Similar CD sizes?'''		\|'''Similar CD sizes?'''
	\|Yes but the ~~filesize~~ for download copies varies, usually Europe is the highest as it usually contains 5 text languages.		\|Yes but the file size for download copies varies, usually, Europe is the highest as it usually contains 5 text languages.
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	\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''		\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''
	\|~~As of 2015~~, ~~there isn't an exploit that enables homebrew & disable region lock. Even if it was possible~~,~~<br /> Nintendo will release~~ a ~~new "improves stability" patch that will actually remove~~ the ~~cool exploits.<br /> Best to wait until both(?) the console and online support has died down sometime before 2021~~.		\|No need as all PAL Wii U retail games are running at 60hz, some NES, SNES and N64 VC are using the slower PAL 50hz roms but a fair majority are using the standard North American's NTSC 60HZ roms.
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	\|'''~~Other Methods~~ '''		\|'''Method 1 <br /> '''''Warning Piracy'''''
			\|There is a homebrew method which allows region free support on Downloaded Wii U/eShop titles but requires piracy. No full confirmation on retail games yet. <br> Fortunately, having legally released to eshop games installed to the NAND or SSD is the fastest way as it decreases load times.<br>Depending on the cfw boot method, a legal DS VC game is required. PAL users if you got Brain Training legally for free, that is a valid game for one of the homebrew methods.<br> [https://gbatemp.net/threads/mattkimuras-wii-u-hacking-guide.462121/ Click here to view guide]
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	\|Buy another console, this time from a different region :(		\|Buy another console, this time from a different region :(
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	Wii U notes <br />		Wii U notes <br />
	Did you know the Gamepad is region locked as well?! So not only you need to buy a foreign console, you also need to make sure it comes with a foreign Gamepad.<br /><br />		Did you know the Gamepad is region locked as well?! So not only you need to buy a foreign console, you also need to make sure it comes with a foreign Gamepad.<br /><br />


	== Switch==		== Switch==

Greenalink: /* Switch */

2017-03-02T22:08:06Z

Switch

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	\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''		\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''
	\|Not necessary anymore as the retail games are confirmed to be region free.<br /> "The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support.<br /> The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)" <br /> It's possible to enter eShop from different regions by creating a different account and change language. <br />For example, creating a JP Nintendo Account and changing the language to Japanese allows you to enter the Japanese eShop!		\|Not necessary anymore as the retail games are confirmed to be region free.<br /> "The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support.<br /> The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)" <br /> It's possible to enter eShop from different regions by creating a different account and change language. <br />For example, creating a JP Nintendo Account and changing the language to Japanese allows you to enter the Japanese eShop!
	[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/guide_how_to_access_the_nintendo_switch_eshop_for_multiple_regions~~.html~~ Click here for a guide on how to access the Switch eShop from a different region]		[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/guide_how_to_access_the_nintendo_switch_eshop_for_multiple_regions Click here for a guide on how to access the Switch eShop from a different region]
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	\|'''Safe to use NTSC import consoles with official EU/UK power supply in Europe/UK?'''		\|'''Safe to use NTSC import consoles with official EU/UK power supply in Europe/UK?'''

Greenalink: /* Switch */ Added a hyperlink that shows how to enter the Nintendo Switch eShop from a different region including making a foreign account.

2017-03-02T22:07:21Z

Switch: Added a hyperlink that shows how to enter the Nintendo Switch eShop from a different region including making a foreign account.

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	\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''		\|'''Can a PAL console be modified to function or even match NTSC speeds?'''
	\|Not necessary anymore as the retail games are confirmed to be region free.<br /> "The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support.<br /> The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)" <br /> It's possible to enter eShop from different regions by creating a different account and change language. <br />For example, creating a JP Nintendo Account and changing the language to Japanese allows you to enter the Japanese eShop!		\|Not necessary anymore as the retail games are confirmed to be region free.<br /> "The Nintendo Switch system is not region locked, but we recommend that players buy games within their region to ensure full service and support.<br /> The user will access the Nintendo eShop that corresponds to the country identified in their Nintendo Account. (Up to eight user accounts can be created on a single Nintendo Switch system.)" <br /> It's possible to enter eShop from different regions by creating a different account and change language. <br />For example, creating a JP Nintendo Account and changing the language to Japanese allows you to enter the Japanese eShop!
			[http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2017/03/guide_how_to_access_the_nintendo_switch_eshop_for_multiple_regions.html Click here for a guide on how to access the Switch eShop from a different region]
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	\|'''Safe to use NTSC import consoles with official EU/UK power supply in Europe/UK?'''		\|'''Safe to use NTSC import consoles with official EU/UK power supply in Europe/UK?'''