Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU

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Nintendo is planning to launch versions of Switch 2 hardware in the EU that will let users easily replace the battery. To meet its obligations from a new EU regulation that’s set to go into effect on February 18th, 2027, Nintendo says on its website that it is “implementing measures to comply with these requirements by preparing versions of products to meet the Regulation.” Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU It will be available by February 2027, when new EU rules go into effect. It will be available by February 2027, when new EU rules go into effect.