Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH Ad#Game Console · Worldwide voltage★4.54JP¥40,299 Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH Worldwide
The math
Japan price incl. taxJP¥40,299
Tax-free price (paid in store)JP¥36,635
In USD≈ US$234
Japan consumption tax 10% (food 8%)
Power & flights
Voltage100–240V
PlugType A plug
Frequency50/60Hz
FlightsOK on the plane
Country-by-country results below
Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.54
Pros: Lots of family-friendly games for all ages
Pros: Works on a TV or as a handheld
Pros: Highly regarded game quality
Cons: Performance is weak by today's standards; new games can stutter
Cons: If you only play on a TV, the screen and controllers feel unnecessary
Pros and cons summarized by us from public reviews

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Nintendo Switch

HAD-S-KABAH · Worldwide voltage

Price JP¥40,299 · tax-free JP¥36,635
Voltage 100–240V · Type A plug
Source Kakaku.com · 10-23
Game Console

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥40,299 (incl. tax); of the 21 destinations we check, it works as is in 7 and needs an accessory (plug adapter or transformer) in 14.

The original standard Switch, priced at ¥43,980 from May 2026 — only ¥4,000 less than the OLED model, with a lesser screen and less storage.

BestJapanBuyData updated 2026-10-24 · sources at the end

Lowest online price (incl. tax) JP¥40,299 (shipping not included). At a tax-free shop you pay the tax-free price JP¥36,635 at the register (≈ US$234). How the new tax-free refund works ›

Manufacturer list price (incl. tax) JP¥43,980.

100–240V, Type A plug, 50/60Hz. Will it work in your country? →

Flights: OK on the plane. Built-in lithium battery (≤100Wh): OK in carry-on; better not to check it, and power it off if checked

Kakaku.com rating ★ 4.54/5 (24 reviews), not our own rating.

Pros: Lots of family-friendly games for all ages; Works on a TV or as a handheld; Highly regarded game quality

Cons: Performance is weak by today's standards; new games can stutter; If you only play on a TV, the screen and controllers feel unnecessary

Good for: People who already own plenty of Switch cartridges and just want a console that connects to a TV | Not for: Anyone who cares about screen quality (the OLED model costs little more)

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go. Find the nearest store.

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Edited 2026-10-24 · prices for reference only · names: Nintendo Switch

Japan price and tax refund

Price in Japan

Lowest online price
JP¥40,299–49,478
Manufacturer list price
JP¥43,980
Tax-free price
JP¥36,635
In USD (reference)
≈ US$234

Japan price: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23 (shipping not included)
USD rate JP¥1 = US$0.006377 (2026-10-23) · Prices are for reference only; check in store.

How tax-free shopping works

Until Oct 31, 2026: show your passport at a tax-free shop and pay the tax-free price at the register (at least JP¥5,000 excl. tax per store per day).

Calculate the refund · New tax-free rules explained

Specs

BrandNintendo / 任天堂
ModelHAD-S-KABAH
VersionWorldwide voltage
Voltage100–240V
Frequency50/60Hz
PlugType A
PowerTBD
BatteryLithium-ion
Released2019
TypeHybrid (TV or handheld)
PlatformNintendo Switch
System languageMultilingual (English, Chinese, etc.)
Locked to Japanese accountNo
Physical gamesGame card
Internal storage32GB
Screen size6.2in
Weight (manufacturer spec)398g

Spec sources: Nintendo official site: Nintendo Switch, Nintendo official site: Switch AC adapter specifications, Nintendo press release: May 2026 price revision, Kakaku.com specifications, Kakaku.com series page (August 2019 model)

Will it work in your country?

Based on each country's standard voltage, frequency and outlet types. Pick your country to put it at the top.

Country / regionResultWhat to know
Mainland China220V · 50Hz · Type A/I Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Hong Kong220V · 50Hz · Type G Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Macao220V · 50Hz · Type G/D Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Taiwan110V · 60Hz · Type A/B Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Singapore230V · 50Hz · Type G Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
South Korea220V · 60Hz · Type C/F Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
United States120V · 60Hz · Type A/B Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Thailand220V · 50Hz · Type A/B Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Malaysia240V · 50Hz · Type G Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Philippines220V · 60Hz · Type A/B Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Vietnam220V · 50Hz · Type A Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
Indonesia230V · 50Hz · Type C/F Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
India230V · 50Hz · Type C/D/M Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Australia230V · 50Hz · Type I Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
New Zealand230V · 50Hz · Type I Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Canada120V · 60Hz · Type A/B Works as is The voltage range covers the local voltage; you can use it directly
United Kingdom230V · 50Hz · Type G Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Germany230V · 50Hz · Type C/F Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
France230V · 50Hz · Type C/E Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Italy230V · 50Hz · Type C/F/L Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter
Spain230V · 50Hz · Type C/F Needs an accessory Different plug shape; you need a plug adapter

Flights (all destinations): OK on the plane: Built-in lithium battery (≤100Wh): OK in carry-on; better not to check it, and power it off if checked

This model: 100–240V. Results follow published standards; some buildings or hotels may differ.

Overseas vs Japan-only model

ModelVersionVoltagePrice incl. taxDifference
HAD-S-KABAH (this page)Worldwide voltage100–240VJP¥40,299—
Nintendo HEG-S-KAAAA Worldwide voltage100–240V JP¥46,311 + JP¥6,012

Reviews

Third-party rating: 4.54 / 5 (24 reviews)
Rating source: Kakaku.com, 2026-10-23
The rating comes from a third-party site and is not our own. Pros and cons are our summary of public reviews.

Pros

  • Lots of family-friendly games for all ages
  • Works on a TV or as a handheld
  • Highly regarded game quality

Cons

  • Performance is weak by today's standards; new games can stutter
  • If you only play on a TV, the screen and controllers feel unnecessary

Where to buy

In Japan

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go.

Find the nearest store

Japanese phrases to show staff · Checkout checklist · Calculate the price after refund

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH outside Japan?

The Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH is 100–240V with a Type A plug. Of the 21 destinations we check, it works as is in 7 and needs an accessory (plug adapter or transformer) in 14. See the table "Will it work in your country?" on this page for each country and region.

How much is the Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH in Japan tax-free?

As of 2026-10-23, the lowest online price on Kakaku.com is JP¥40,299 including tax. Tax-free or after the refund it is JP¥36,635. From Nov 1, 2026, you pay the tax-included price in store and get the tax refunded when you leave Japan (a fee may apply).

Where can I buy the Nintendo HAD-S-KABAH in Japan?

Sold at major electronics stores in Japan (Bic Camera, Yodobashi Camera and others); check stock before you go. The price we list is from Kakaku.com (2026-10-23); prices in store may differ.

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