Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Replaceable Batteries in Europe
Nintendo will revise its Switch 2 models for Europe to include user-replaceable batteries. This change is to comply with new EU regulations taking effect in February 2027. Original Switch models will be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027.
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Nintendo confirms Switch 1 consoles will be withdrawn from Europe following EU law change on batteriesNintendo will discontinue sales of its original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED models in Europe starting mid-February 2027 due to upcoming EU battery regulations requiring user-replaceable batteries. While revised products with replaceable batteries will be rolled out from summer 2026, several Nintendo accessories will not receive such updates. The company plans to continue selling Switch hardware outside of European business regions.
Nintendo officially announces revisions for Switch 2 and more in Europe in light of new battery regulationsNintendo has announced revisions for several European products, including the Nintendo Switch 2, starting summer 2026 to comply with upcoming EU battery regulations effective February 2027. These revisions will primarily involve the introduction of user-replaceable batteries, with minimal changes to functionality or weight. Specific product availability will vary across European countries.
'Nintendo products are fully compliant with these requirements' — A new Nintendo Switch 2 model featuring a removable battery will be released in the EU soon to meet regulationsNintendo will soon release a revised Nintendo Switch 2 model in Europe featuring a replaceable battery to comply with the EU Batteries Legislation, which takes effect in February 2027. The company stated that its products are compliant with all applicable EU directives and regulations, including those aimed at environmental protection and consumer safety. This change ensures batteries integrated into certain appliances sold in the EU are easily replaceable by end-users.
Europe: Nintendo confirms future Switch 2 model compliant with EU battery regulationsNintendo has confirmed that future Nintendo Switch 2 models will feature replaceable batteries to comply with upcoming EU battery regulations, which go into effect by February 2027. The company stated that measures are being prepared to meet these requirements, with no other changes expected for the system.