Devices · 2h ago
Nintendo to End Switch 1 Sales in Europe by 2027 Over Battery Rules
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch console in Europe in 2027 to comply with updated battery regulations. The move affects only the European market, leaving other regions unaffected. The Switch 1 has sold over 140 million units worldwide since its 2017 launch.
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This is less about product lifecycle and more about regulatory compliance, but it signals the beginning of the end for a generation-defining console.
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