Nintendo officially announces revisions for Switch 2 and more in Europe in light of new battery regulations
Nintendo is revising the Switch 2 for the European market to comply with new battery regulations, introducing user-replaceable batteries.
📍 Aftermath
Nintendo announced that the Switch 2 will launch in Europe this fall with user-replaceable batteries, making the device slightly heavier. The company also stated that it will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year and cease all sales of the console in 2027.
Epilogue added 88d ago, after coverage quieted.
Quick answers
Why is Nintendo revising the Switch 2 in Europe?
The revisions are being made in light of new battery regulations.
How will the European Switch 2 differ from other versions?
It will feature user-replaceable batteries and will be slightly heavier.
When will the original Nintendo Switch stop being sold?
The original Switch will stop being sold in Europe next year, and Nintendo will stop selling the console entirely in 2027.
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Nintendo has officially announced revisions to the Switch 2 and other products in Europe due to new battery regulations. According to IGN, the Switch 2 will launch in Europe this fall and will feature user-replaceable batteries, though it will be slightly heavier as a result.
Coverage from Video Games Chronicle and The Verge emphasizes that Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year, with a total cessation of Switch sales planned for 2027. Official documentation from nintendo.com confirms these are battery-related revisions affecting several products.
Future developments center on the European rollout of the Switch 2 this fall and the phased removal of the original Switch from the market through 2027.
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