Hardware Are switch updates region-wise?

[khaeroup]

Hello everyone!

A friend of mine is currently in Japan, and Nintendo Switch costs a bit less than it does here in Italy. I know the console is region-free and that applies to the eshop\cartridge games...but what about updates? If i'm not mistaken for the 3DS there were region-wise FW versions (i remember a "E" or a "U" at the end of the FW version) but the 3DS was also region locked.

Plus, considering the console will be bought in japan, can I take it to any repair center in Italy\Europe in case of problems?

Thanks

 

[TheCyberQuake]

I'm pretty sure updates are also region free

 

[worm28]

What if i use an out of region game with a game update higher than my firmware version to update my switch?

 

[INobody]

What if i use an out of region game with a game update higher than my firmware version to update my switch?

There are not region specific differences. They simply relocate units when there is a shortage, I got a switch which was me meant for the Japanese market (judging by identifier on the box).

 

[Space_Goddess_Samus_Aran]

no...its completely regionfree...if u look at the Switch FW Version it says x.x.x....but 3ds says x.x.xx EU/JP/U.......
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