Nintendo has detailed rollout plans for Switch 2 product revisions in Europe with replaceable batteries, and Switch 1 consoles are being discontinued

Nintendo has announced hardware revisions for the Switch 2 in Europe featuring user-replaceable batteries, following EU regulatory requirements. The rollout will begin this summer with revised Joy-Con controllers, followed by a Switch 2 system revision in autumn 2026.

The changes are driven by new European Union legislation requiring user-replaceable batteries in electrical equipment as part of the Right to Repair directive. This approach aims to extend product lifespans by allowing consumers to service devices without purchasing new hardware or sending units back to Nintendo.

The revised Switch 2 will weigh approximately 10 grams more and feature a battery with roughly 1% smaller capacity compared to the current model. When paired with the new Joy-Con 2 controllers—which also receive replaceable batteries—the total system weight increase rises to around 14 grams. Despite these physical changes, Nintendo confirmed there will be no difference in functionality between the existing and revised models.

The battery revision rollout will occur across European territories on a rolling basis throughout the latter half of 2026 and into 2027. This regional approach means the changes will not come to North American or other markets outside Europe, where equivalent regulatory pressures don’t currently exist.

Additionally, Nintendo announced that original Switch consoles are being discontinued as the company transitions toward Switch 2.

Nintendo has detailed rollout plans for Switch 2 product revisions in Europe with replaceable batteries, and Switch 1 consoles are being discontinued

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