informa
1 MIN READ
News

Nintendo Switch goes region-free

On Thursday night Nintendo confirmed details of its upcoming Switch home console, including the fact that “in general,” Switch software will be region-free.

Newsbrief: On Thursday night Nintendo confirmed details of its upcoming Switch home console, including the fact that “in general,” Switch software will be region-free.

That means games bought in different parts of the world in different markets will work on any Switch console – a reversal of Nintendo’s policy on prior game hardware.

CONNECT WITH US

Explore the
Advertise with
Follow us

Game Developer Job Board

Game Developer

@gamedevdotcom

Explore the

Game Developer Job Board

Browse open positions across the game industry or recruit new talent for your studio

Browse
Advertise with

Game Developer

Engage game professionals and drive sales using an array of Game Developer media solutions to meet your objectives.

Learn More
Follow us

@gamedevdotcom

Follow us @gamedevdotcom to stay up-to-date with the latest news & insider information about events & more