Nintendo announces it will stop selling the original Switch family in Europe starting in 2027, according to updates to its regional FAQ. Multiple outlets report the move is linked to new European requirements for consumer products that include replaceable batteries. Nintendo says it will shift to a compliant model, described as a Switch 2 variant that includes a replaceable battery and is expected to be available later this year. The company frames the change as a regional hardware revision rather than a discontinued console line worldwide, indicating the policy applies to Europe’s market. While the reporting agrees on the general timing and rationale, details such as the specific month may vary by outlet. Overall, Nintendo’s announcement signals that the original Switch and its iterations will no longer be sold in Europe once the regulatory transition period ends, with a Switch 2 model designed to meet the updated rules replacing it for that market.