Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
Nintendo has announced plans to release a new version of the Switch 2 in the EU that will feature a user-replaceable battery. This move is in compliance with new EU regulations set to take effect on February 18, 2027. Details on the specific changes to the Switch 2 for battery replacement have not been disclosed yet.
- ▪Nintendo is preparing to launch versions of the Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU.
- ▪The new regulations require that many gadgets, including portable game consoles, allow users to easily replace their batteries.
- ▪Nintendo has not confirmed if the revised model will be available in regions outside the EU.
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- ▪ The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally getting a removable battery, just not for everyone — Android Authority
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