Nintendo Unveils Switch 2 with Replaceable Battery to Comply with EU Regulations

Nintendo has confirmed that it will be selling a new version of the Switch 2 in the EU with a replaceable battery.

Compliance with EU Regulations

This move is in response to a new EU regulation set to take effect on February 18th, 2027, which requires device manufacturers to make batteries more easily replaceable.

Nintendo has stated on its website that it is implementing measures to comply with these requirements, including the release of Switch 2 hardware with easily replaceable batteries in the EU.

Impact on Consumers

This change is expected to have a significant impact on consumers, who will no longer need to rely on Nintendo to replace their batteries or purchase a new device when the battery life begins to degrade.

Instead, they will be able to easily replace the battery themselves, reducing electronic waste and prolonging the life of their device.