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Gaming Bolt
Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite and Switch OLED Will Be Discontinued in February 2027 for Europe
Nintendo has announced plans to discontinue the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED models in European markets starting mid-February 2027. This decision is reportedly due to regional regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries for future devices. Production will continue through 2026, with the company aiming to provide a strong foundation for its successor.
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Original Nintendo Switch family of systems will be discontinued mid-February 2027
Nintendo has announced that sales of the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch OLED model will cease in mid-February 2027. This marks the end of the original Switch family of systems after approximately ten years on the market.