Battery Life, Weight Details Emerge for EU-Exclusive Switch 2, Accessories
Nintendo is set to release a new version of its Nintendo Switch 2 this fall, swapping out the standard built-in lithium-ion battery for a user-replaceable one, our colleagues at IGN report. This will be joined by new Joy-Con controllers with their own replaceable batteries, as well as new Nintendo 64 and GameCube controllers with replaceable internal batteries—but battery life and weight will barely be affected.
In 2023, the EU enacted a new battery regulation that would apply to European countries and companies operating within the EU. Beginning in February 2027, companies will be required to allow consumers to remove and replace batteries in their portable electronic products at any time during the device's life cycle. It's designed to extend the lifespan of devices, reduce e-waste, encourage reuse, and improve repairability. And Nintendo is getting ahead of the game.
Starting this summer, it will introduce new Joy-Cons in various...
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