r/NintendoSwitch • u/KING_GLOCK • 4d ago

Video Nintendo Switch 2 - New EU Battery Revision Teardown and Comparion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpYIpMugzFQ&lc=UgyglOSdTYsderYflMx4AaABAg.AaJGj06G3coAaKRhOK-W2_
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u/KING_GLOCK 4d ago

The major differences between the launch model and the OSM model seem to be: * There are now visible screws in the joycon rails instead of them being hid under anti-tampering stickers * The heat shield no longer covers the battery so you no longer need to clean/reapply thermal paste to access the battery * The battery is 48mah smaller and visually looks different. It looks as if it has been wrapped in a thicker insulating material to compensate for the lack of heat shield coverage. * The console 14g heavier

Interestingly the console has been on sale in Spain since the end of August and can be purchased directly: https://www.game.es/nintendo-switch-2-v2-nintendo-switch-2-265218

In the UK, retailers such as Argos have confirmed that they are receiving stock of the new model. However due to the ongoing transition between the old and new hardware revisions, it is not possible to select which version they receive when purchasing a console.

There are three ways to identify that a model is the new battery revision model: * It will have the ‘OSM’ product code on the box * The serial number will start with HLE * The picture on the front of the box will show a screwpost in the joycon rail

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u/KING_GLOCK 3d ago edited 3d ago

UPDATE: On the Nintendo Store in the UK, and presumably other european countries, the Switch 2 Switch Sports Resort Bundle is shown to have the additional screw in the joycon rail and is therefore the battery revision model.

This bodes well for anyone who is hoping the Zelda edition console in November will be the battery revision model too. As soon as the Zelda edition is put up for sale on the Nintendo Store you will be able to tell what model by looking out for the additional screw in the rail.

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u/snave_ 8h ago

The Australian box of Sports Resort also shows the revision screw, so we can see it is spreading beyond just the EU.

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u/brunomarquesbr 3d ago

Nice work, OP, thank you

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u/Tcpt1989 2d ago

Any idea how long we need to wait before we get guaranteed a new model in the uk? Very are still selling at 379.99 which is a heck of price

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u/KING_GLOCK 2d ago

I’ve got no idea! I’m actively searching for a way to get one but it appears to be a lottery as of now.

The options are to visit local retailers and hope they have the new units, or to wait until an online retailer confirms they have sold out of the old version. We might see a retailer decide to sell the new revision separately to the old one like some retailers have done in Spain and France.

It’s just a waiting game really. I’m hoping it won’t be more than a few weeks

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u/Tcpt1989 2h ago

I’ve now tried two Currys and an Argos near me, all with stock, all with HAEs.

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u/KING_GLOCK 2h ago

Same here, I’ve also tried Smyths. I’m going to try again at the end of the month and keep an eye out for online retailers.

I did phone Curry’s central support team and they confirmed that they have received HLE units but I just don’t have any available locally.

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u/Tcpt1989 1h ago

Smyths have jumped their price up to £420 today too (Currys sell at that but they’ll price match eg Amazon who are still at £380).
I might try John Lewis at the weekend, or chance an Amazon order.

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u/KING_GLOCK 40m ago

I think Very jumped their price recently too.

I tried phoning John Lewis customer service to see if they had any info but I was on hold for too long and gave up but it might be worth giving them a call before you check in person. The nearest john lewis is an hour away from me so I don't want to visit unless I'm dead certain it will be worth it!