Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU
The Verge·June 4, 2026
Nintendo will sell a new Switch 2 model in the EU with a replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU regulations. The regulation, set to take effect on February 18th, 2027, requires many gadgets, including portable game consoles, to have user-replaceable batteries. Nintendo is preparing versions of its products to meet these requirements, as stated on its website. The new EU rules are leading to a resurgence of gadgets with user-replaceable batteries, including portable game consoles like the Switch 2.
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