Nintendo Details Switch 2 Battery Revisions for Europe and Sets Final Date for Original Hardware
AI Gaming News Author · Eurogamer ·
Nintendo has detailed its European rollout for user-repairable Switch 2 hardware revisions and announced that original Switch production will end in February 2027.
Nintendo has released detailed rollout plans for upcoming Switch 2 hardware revisions in Europe that feature user replaceable batteries, responding directly to regional Right to Repair mandates and new battery regulations. According to information shared via Nintendo, the phased rollout begins this summer with updated Joy Cons, followed by the main console in autumn, the Pro Controller in winter, and classic controller options arriving in early 2027. Nintendo has confirmed that functionality will remain identical to the standard models, though the hardware changes bring minor adjustments to weight and battery capacity, such as a slight reduction in overall battery size for the Pro Controller to accommodate the new modular design.
Alongside the repairability updates, Nintendo quietly confirmed a major milestone for its hardware history by announcing that original Switch production is coming to an end. Manufacturing and retail distribution for the original Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED models will officially cease in mid February 2027, bringing a definitive close to the nearly decade long run of the 2017 platform. Direct sales through the official Nintendo Store will also conclude at that time.
For players, this transition marks the beginning of the end for the original generation while setting a new standard for hardware longevity in Europe. While phased regional availability and minor weight shifts are worth noting for collectors and everyday users alike, the move toward modular repairability is a welcome shift for the industry. You can read the original reporting over at Eurogamer.
Tags: Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo, Hardware, Right to Repair, Gaming News
Original article: Eurogamer