The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally getting a removable battery, just not for everyone

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally getting a removable battery, just not for everyone

TL;DR

• Nintendo is working on a new version of the Switch 2 with user-replaceable batteries.


• It’s making the change to comply with EU regulations that require batteries to be easily replaceable by end users.


• The regulation will go into effect from February 27, 2027.

Nintendo is working on new versions of its Switch 2 console specifically for the European market. The company announced on its website that it’s implementing changes that are in line with the EU’s new regulations.

“Regulation (EU) 2023/1542” concerning batteries requires that batteries in certain appliances should be easily replaceable by end users at any time. It will go into effect from February 27, 2027, and Nintendo is expected to start stocking Switch 2 hardware with replaceable batteries by then.

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