Nintendo says it will begin phased hardware revisions for the Nintendo Switch 2 and several related accessories in Europe to comply with upcoming EU battery rules. Multiple outlets report that the updated versions will introduce user-replaceable batteries and will roll out in stages starting this summer, with broader availability beginning in the autumn timeframe. The change is framed as a compliance update ahead of EU requirements that take effect in February 2027. Nintendo states that the revised products do not differ in functionality from the current models, despite changes to battery capacity specifications.
Alongside the Switch 2 update, Nintendo is also adjusting parts of its existing Switch lineup for Europe. Sources agree that Nintendo plans to discontinue sales of the original Switch family—covering Switch consoles such as Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED—in February 2027. The timing and rollout may vary by country, since Nintendo describes a “rolling basis” approach rather than simultaneous availability across all markets.
Reports also indicate that additional controllers and accessories, including updated Joy-Con-related products and other compatible controllers, are part of the battery revision effort.
