Nintendo Confirms New Switch 2 With Replaceable EU Battery
▼ Summary
– Nintendo is preparing versions of Switch 2 hardware for the EU that will allow users to easily replace the battery.
– This change is in response to a new EU regulation set to take effect on February 18th, 2027.
– The EU rules mandate that many gadgets, including portable game consoles, must have user-replaceable batteries.
Nintendo has officially confirmed that it will release versions of the Switch 2 in the European Union designed with user-replaceable batteries. This move comes as the company works to align with a new EU regulation taking effect on February 18th, 2027. In a statement published on its website, Nintendo says it is “implementing measures to comply with these requirements by preparing versions of products to meet the Regulation.”
The upcoming EU mandate will require a wide range of portable electronics, including handheld game consoles, to feature batteries that consumers can swap out easily. This marks a significant return to user-replaceable batteries in modern gadgets, a trend my colleague Dominic Preston recently explored. The regulation is part of a broader push by the European Union to reduce electronic waste and extend product lifespans.
For Nintendo, this means tailoring Switch 2 hardware specifically for the EU market to ensure compliance without disrupting its global product lineup. While the company has not yet detailed the exact design changes or how the replaceable battery will function, the confirmation signals a notable shift in hardware strategy. Gamers in the region can expect the revised Switch 2 models to arrive before the 2027 deadline, offering a more sustainable and repairable experience.
(Source: The Verge)
