Nintendo confirms it will sell a new Switch 2 with replaceable battery in the EU

Nintendo is launching Switch 2 versions in the EU with replaceable batteries to comply with upcoming EU regulations. This change affects portable game consoles and will go into effect on February 18th, 2027. Users will be able to easily replace the battery in these new versions. This marks a shift towards user-replaceable batteries in gadgets due to EU regulations. No action is required from users, but the change is significant for the gaming industry.