A Better Switch 2 Is Coming To Some Countries, Nintendo Confirms
Kotaku • • technology
Key Points:
- The European Union's new consumer protection regulations require electronics manufacturers to produce devices with replaceable batteries, impacting products like the upcoming Switch 2 gaming handheld.
- Nintendo confirmed it will release a new version of the Switch 2 in 2027 that complies with these rules, allowing players to easily swap out the battery.
- The regulation takes effect on February 18, 2027, and Nintendo's website indicates future compliant models will have unique model numbers and an "OSM" code on packaging for regulatory identification.
- Currently, the Switch 2 is difficult to repair, particularly for battery replacement, but the new design aims to simplify this process for users in the EU.
- It remains unclear how Nintendo will redesign the Switch 2 for the European market or whether the compliant version will be sold globally.