EU Battery Rules Trigger Hardware Redesign For Nintendo Switch 2

In order to be in compliance with European Union directives and regulations as they relate to batteries, Nintendo confirmed it will make changes to its Switch 2 handheld console in the region so that the system's battery is easy to replace. However, don't hold your breath waiting for a revised Switch 2 console to find its way to the U.S. and other regions.

Nintendo's upcoming hardware refresh is in direct response to new EU regulation that goes into effect on February 28, 2027. As part of the rule change, batteries integrated into certain electronics must be easy to replace by the end-user during the product's lifetime. As things stand, the Switch 2 in its current iteration runs afoul of the rule, though not for long.

On its website, Nintendo says it is "implementing measures to comply with these requirements by preparing versions of products to meet the regulation."

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