Hardware Japan Switch in the US?

[3DPiper]

There is a cheap full Switch console splatoon 2 version on ebay that I would like to get my nephew (he didn't get one for Christmas).
However, it says it is NTSC-J, a Japanese console. It also says region free.
Is there any reason NOT to get it? Will he be limited on downloading US games etc..?
I want to get it for him, but not if it will be limited.. He wants to play with friends online..

 

[SomeGamer]

I have a J Switch in Europe and can select multiple regions, including US. You be fine.

 

[Hayato213]

Games are region free, the only thing here would be if you have to send it in for service, might have to be Japan.

 

[Potato Paste]

I have a Japanese Switch and I'm living in the USA right now. It will work perfectly fine. Just buy all the USA games and make a USA eshop account and your nephew will have a great time!