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Nintendo Makes a New Switch 2 with Replaceable Battery

The console is updated to comply with European regulations

Nintendo Makes a New Switch 2 with Replaceable Battery
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Starting in 2027, all consumer electronic devices sold in the European Union must have easily removable and replaceable batteries, by virtue of a regulation aimed at introducing a sustainable model to reduce environmental impact. You can find more information on the official EU channels; this new rule will obviously affect all household appliances, including video games.


What Changes for Nintendo Switch 2

The problem of changing the battery on Switch 2 doesn't arise today, as the console is still relatively new, but it will in the future. On the current model, it's a long and delicate process that requires disassembling and reassembling various parts of the console, with the risk of breaking something: in other words, it's only for those with expert hands. Thanks to the new EU regulation, however, things are about to change.


As reported by Nikkei, Nintendo will soon bring a new Switch 2 model to European markets, whose battery will be easily removable and replaceable. This solution will allow users to change deteriorated batteries effortlessly, a very useful feature, especially for second-hand purchases. According to Nikkei, Nintendo is considering introducing the new model in Japan and the USA as well, even though local regulations do not require it.