Shipping a Nintendo Switch from Japan

Overview

Count the lithium batteries in the console, Joy-Con, Pro Controller, Poké Ball accessory and every other included device. When the total is three or more, follow the shipping instructions below.

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A standard set normally has a battery in the console and in each Joy-Con, while Lite models have a different integrated design. A bonus controller, Poké Ball accessory, wireless headset or charging accessory may contain another battery.

• List console, left Joy-Con, right Joy-Con and every wireless accessory.
• Keep installed batteries separate from a spare battery or power bank decision.
• If shipping only a dock, adapter, cable or game card, state that it has no lithium battery.

When a Nintendo Switch shipment contains three or more lithium batteries, include batteries inside controllers, Poké Ball accessories and other included devices in the total.

• Special Express: no split shipment is required.
• Japan Post methods (EMS, Air, Surface or ePacket): select “Split into 2 parcels” (分箱2).

Fully power off the console and controllers, prevent button activation and protect the screen, sticks and rails from load. Factory inserts help, while a used or reconfigured bundle may need extra shock, moisture and outer-carton protection.

• Do not ship a damaged, swollen, leaking, overheating or recalled battery.
• Keep outer-carton pressure off the screen, Joy-Con sticks and slots.
• Declare console and controller counts and transaction value and keep serial and condition images.

Transport does not ensure every digital service, warranty or power accessory works at destination. Check language, regional account, download codes, plug, adapter input range and Japan-only warranty.

• Do not infer DLC, membership and payment compatibility solely from region-free hardware.
• Read the adapter input plate, not only its USB-C connector.
• For a used unit, check account removal, parental controls and serial status.