Perhaps the most discussed issue among Chinese players is the complete for FIFA 18 on Switch. This is an especially sore point because FIFA 18 was the first game in the series (excluding FIFA Online) to receive simplified Chinese localization—but that localization was not included on the Switch version.
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Chinese players acquired the game in two ways: imported physical cartridges from Hong Kong or Japan, or downloaded digital ROMs via a Hong Kong/Japanese eShop account. For the tech-savvy, “ROM” also hinted at piracy—custom firmware (CFW) that allowed backup loading. Given that FIFA is a yearly title with minimal resale value after a season, many Chinese players turned to modified Switches to run ROMs of FIFA 18 without paying the ¥400–500 (approx. $60–70) official price. This ecosystem of imported hardware, unofficial ROMs, and online forum guides created a parallel football universe where EA’s licensing terms were irrelevant. The only law was the love of the game. Perhaps the most discussed issue among Chinese players