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Nintendo officially announces revisions for Switch 2 and more in Europe in light of new battery regulations
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Key Points:
- Starting summer 2026, Nintendo will begin replacing selected products in Europe with versions featuring user-replaceable batteries to comply with new European battery regulations effective February 2027.
- The revised products will have the same functionality as current versions but will allow users to replace the battery themselves.
- Availability of these updated products will roll out gradually across Europe from summer 2026 through early 2027, with timing varying by country and retailer.
- Battery replacement kits for these products will be available for purchase from the Nintendo Store in Europe in the future.
- Nintendo will provide more detailed information shortly before each revised product becomes available.
