Devices · 1h ago
Nintendo to End Original Switch Sales in Europe, Switch 2 with Replaceable Battery Coming
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe from early 2027. The company announced a new Switch 2 model that features a user-replaceable battery. The move aligns with EU regulations requiring replaceable batteries in consumer electronics.
Meridian48 take
The replaceable battery is a regulatory necessity, not a consumer-friendly innovation, but it may signal a broader shift in Nintendo's hardware design philosophy.
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A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in Europe →
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