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NINTENDO SWITCH 2 GETS USER-REPLACEABLE BATTERIES IN EU

INDUSTRY DESK■ 1 MIN READ
SAT, JUN 6, 2026

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Nintendo will sell a Switch 2 with swappable batteries in the European Union to comply with new regulations taking effect in February 2027. The company confirmed it is preparing product versions to meet the EU's mandatory user-replaceable battery requirements.

The move addresses the EU Regulation on rechargeable batteries that mandates user-replaceable battery access for certain consumer electronics. The rule takes effect on February 18, 2027. Nintendo stated on its website that it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements by preparing versions of products to meet the Regulation." The company did not specify pricing, availability dates, or whether the replaceable battery model will be exclusive to the EU. The Switch 2 announcement reflects a broader trend of EU regulations forcing hardware makers to reconsider design standards. Other manufacturers have similarly adapted products to meet the battery replaceability requirement, marking a shift toward repairable consumer electronics after years of increasingly sealed devices. Details about battery capacity, replacement costs, and the exact EU countries where the device will be sold remain unclear.

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