Nintendo officially announces revisions for Switch 2 and more in Europe in light of new battery regulations
Nintendo is updating its hardware for the European market to comply with new battery regulations, including a revised Switch 2.
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Nintendo has officially announced revisions to several products in Europe to meet new battery regulations. The upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, arriving this fall, will feature user-replaceable batteries and a slightly heavier design.
Coverage from IGN, Nintendo Everything, and Nintendo's own official channels emphasizes these regulatory changes. Meanwhile, The Verge and Video Games Chronicle report that Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year, with a total cessation of original Switch sales expected by 2027.
Future developments center on the official launch of the Switch 2 this fall and the transition away from original Switch hardware sales.
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Quick answers
What changes are coming to the Switch 2 in Europe?
The console will feature user-replaceable batteries and will be slightly heavier.
When will the original Nintendo Switch stop being sold?
Sales in Europe will end next year, and Nintendo will stop selling the console in 2027.
Why is Nintendo revising its products?
The revisions are being made in light of new battery regulations in Europe.
Coverage (5)
- New Nintendo Switch 2 Announced for Europe This Fall: Will Be Slightly Heavier, But With User-Replaceable Batteries IGN · 2h ago
- Nintendo will stop selling the Nintendo Switch in 2027 Video Games Chronicle · 2h ago
- Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year The Verge · 2h ago
- Information about upcoming battery-related revisions to some Nintendo products nintendo.com · 2h ago
- Nintendo officially announces revisions for Switch 2 and more in Europe in light of new battery regulations Nintendo Everything · 2h ago broke it first
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