Nintendo is outlining how it will update its product lineup for the European market as new EU battery regulations and the “right to repair” framework take effect. Multiple outlets report that Nintendo has provided rollout plans for revisions to Switch 2 products, including a change that makes the battery user-replaceable. The updated hardware is also described as slightly heavier than earlier models.
In addition to Switch 2 revisions, Nintendo’s strategy for Switch 1 retail in Europe is changing. Sources say Nintendo is discontinuing sales of original Switch consoles—covering Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED—in Europe ahead of the regulatory-driven changes. Reporting cites a timeline indicating the discontinuation period culminates in mid-February 2027.
The updates are presented as a response to regulatory requirements affecting how batteries can be repaired or replaced, with Nintendo committing to sell and support revised hardware options that align with those rules.
