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Nintendo Switch 2 revision may feature user-replaceable batteries in EU
Nintendo may release a revised Switch 2 in the European Union with user-replaceable batteries. The change would comply with EU regulations taking effect in February 2027 mandating easily swappable batteries in devices.
Nintendo is reportedly planning a Switch 2 revision for the European Union that would allow users to replace their own batteries, according to Nikkei. The current Switch 2 model has a glued-in battery. The change would align with EU rules set to take effect in February 2027, requiring devices to feature easily replaceable portable batteries. Nikkei reports that the new version of the Switch 2 will be released "soon", and both the console and the Joy-Cons will have replaceable batteries. Specifications for the console will remain the same in Japan, according to Nikkei. The Verge reports that Nintendo did not immediately respond to their request for comment.
Key Facts
- Nintendo is considering a Switch 2 revision with user-replaceable batteries for the EU market.
- The updated console aims to comply with EU regulations effective February 2027.
- The EU rules mandate easily swappable batteries in portable devices.
- The current Switch 2 features a glued-in battery.
- Both the console and Joy-Cons in the revised model will have replaceable batteries.
- The specifications for the console will remain the same in Japan, according to Nikkei.
- The new version of the Switch 2 will be released "soon", according to Nikkei.