Nintendo announces new Switch 2 with replaceable battery "to meet the Regulation" set out by the EU for waste…

Nintendo has announced a new model of the Nintendo Switch 2 for Europe that will feature a replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU regulations. These regulations, effective February 18th, 2027, require batteries in certain appliances to be easily replaceable by end-users. The new compliant models will be identifiable by specific model numbers and an 'OSM' code on the packaging.

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Nintendo Switch 2 Gets Replaceable Battery for EU Market

Nintendo will release a revised Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with a user-replaceable battery. This change is mandated by upcoming EU regulations requiring accessible batteries by February 2027. The company will cease sales of original Switch models in Europe after this date.

PLATFORM Nintendo Switch 2
COMPANY Nintendo
PLATFORM Nintendo Switch

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A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer…Nintendo will release a new Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with a user-replaceable battery to comply with new EU legislation, starting in summer 2026. The company also announced it will cease sales of all original Nintendo Switch hardware, including the standard, Lite, and OLED models, in mid-February 2027. Tech Radar · 7 days ago
Nintendo ska börja sälja Switch 2 med utbytbart batteri i EuropaNintendo will begin selling the Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe with replaceable batteries starting this summer, complying with an EU law mandating accessible batteries by February 2027. The company will cease sales of all original Nintendo Switch models in Europe after this date, including the Lite and OLED versions. FZ.se · 7 days ago
Switch 2 Systems With Swappable Batteries Coming This Year, But Not In The USNintendo will release updated Nintendo Switch 2 systems with swappable batteries in Europe starting this fall, with accessories to follow in winter. These revised models will be slightly heavier and have a marginally smaller battery capacity than current versions, but the change is a regulatory requirement and not due to a safety issue. The original Joy-Con controllers are also receiving new models in Europe without battery or weight changes. Gamespot · 8 days ago