Nintendo has announced plans to release a Switch 2 model in the EU featuring a replaceable battery, aligning with new EU regulations effective February 2027.
The regulation comes into effect in 2027
Jun 04, 2026
09:50 am
What's the storyNintendo has confirmed its plans to launch a new version of the Switch 2 console with a replaceable battery.
The move is in line with the European Union's new regulation on user-replaceable batteries, which comes into effect on February 18, 2027.
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Joy-Cons and Pro Controllers might also be revised.
Right now, replacing a Switch 2 battery is a multi-step process.
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Es para cumplir con la ley europea que entra en vigencia el año próximo
