NINTENDO ENDING ORIGINAL SWITCH SALES IN EUROPE

The company announced the decision through an updated FAQ addressing hardware revisions in the region. All three iterations of the original Switch will be phased out simultaneously, clearing inventory ahead of the Switch 2's expansion. The timing aligns with Nintendo's compliance efforts for European battery regulations. The Switch 2, Nintendo's next-generation console, will feature a replaceable battery to meet new EU standards—a requirement the original Switch models do not fulfill. The original Switch has been a commercial juggernaut, selling over 139 million units worldwide. The OLED variant, released in 2021, represents the final refresh of the decade-old hardware line. Nintendo's decision to halt European sales provides retailers and consumers a defined window to complete remaining purchases before the cutoff takes effect.