Nintendo says it will halt sales of the original “Switch 1” console in Europe starting mid-February 2027. Multiple outlets report the move is linked to changes to battery-related regulations that take effect or require updates to products sold in the region. Nintendo clarifies that the decision is limited to Europe and will not affect its broader operations or sales in other markets, indicating that Switch 1 sales outside Europe will continue.

While some reporting frames the change as an end of the original model’s availability in the region, the core details remain consistent: Nintendo of Europe stops selling the console in 2027, the timing is described as mid-February, and the rationale is regulatory compliance related to batteries. The company’s confirmation that it is not discontinuing sales worldwide is also emphasized across sources, distinguishing this Europe-specific adjustment from a global product discontinuation.

Overall, the reporting portrays a region-specific regulatory response rather than a full stop to the Switch 1 across all territories.