Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU Regulation can actually work for consumers. By Lawrence Bonk March 20, 2026 1:23 pm EST Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, according to Nikkei . …
… As reported by Nikkei thanks, CoverGeek , the, er, switch comes as the company works to meet the European Union's Right to Repair directive , as well as the European Battery Regulation , which insists rechargeable battery-powered devices in consumer products must permit batteries to be replaced by … …
… In an effort to counter the planned obsolescence of modern tech, the law means if you want to sell electronics in the EU, you have to let customers switch out the battery. …
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… Asian publication Nikkei reveals that Nintendo will manufacture these new systems exclusively for the European market. The EU has mandated that all portable batteries in new consumer electronics be easily removable and replaceable by consumers, as part of EU Battery Regulation EU 2023/1542 . …
… Likewise with the Switch 2 Pro Controller, which teardown site iFixit called a "p ss-poor excuse" for a controller , highlighting how its battery isn't user-replaceable. …
… Yesterday, reports suggested Nintendo plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in the EU with a replaceable battery . This move would comply with 2023 EU legislation requiring all portable consoles to have replaceable batteries by 2027.
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