A curious tweet from the official Nintendo Japanese customer service account has sparked questions over the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language (Japan-Only) System.
In the tweet, the company asked customers to refrain from using the Nintendo Switch 2 Japanese-Language System when traveling abroad. However, the same advice didn’t apply to the Nintendo Switch 2 Multi-Language System, which is same as the system that is sold worldwide.
Users of the Multi-Language System were advised to use the console “in accordance with local laws” when traveling abroad, and to prepare an appropriate plug converter for their AC adapter.
A notice also stated that regardless of whether a Japanese-Language System or Multi-Language System is used abroad, the Japanese repair center will not offer repairs or service for any damages or issues occurring from its use overseas.
なお、「Nintendo Switch 2 日本語・国内専用」は、海外での使用をお控えください。
「Nintendo Switch 2 多言語対応」を海外で使用する場合は、こちらのページをご覧ください。#NintendoSwitch2 https://t.co/Nvextm8zTo
— 任天堂サポート (@nintendo_cs) July 16, 2025
The difference in advice has brought about some concerns, as both systems are technically the same on the hardware level, and the only restriction that the Japanese-Language System has is the inability to use a non-Japanese Nintendo Account and Nintendo eShop.
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AloJapan.com