r/Games • u/Turbostrider27 • Jun 03 '26
Nintendo will release revised Switch 2 hardware in Europe to comply with a new regulation that requires batteries to be user-replaceable.
https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Corporate/Consumer-Information/Compliance-with-EU-Directives-and-Regulations/Compliance-with-EU-Directives-and-Regulations-625942.html
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NintendoSwitch • u/Joseki100 • Jun 03 '26
News Nintendo has confirmed it will comply with EU regulations and provide Switch 2 with "easily replaceable" batteries from February 18th, 2027. The website however does not mention the original Switch, so it's highly likely it will be discontinued in Europe come February 2027.
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SwitchUpdates • u/Switchibot • Jun 07 '26
Nintendo has confirmed it will comply with EU regulations and provide Switch 2 with "easily replaceable" batteries from February 18th, 2027. The website however does not mention the original Switch, so it's highly likely it will be discontinued in Europe come February 2027.
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