Nintendo Plans Switch 2 Revamp with Replaceable Batteries Following EU Regulations
March 20, 2026
Nintendo is reportedly planning a regional hardware revision of the next-generation Switch 2 to include a replaceable battery, starting with Europe in response to EU repair and battery regulations.
The change aims to modify specifications for easy battery replacement, with potential expansion to Japan and the United States if consumer awareness about the right to repair grows.
Reports from Nikkei, via NintendoEverything, suggest redesigns to both the tablet portion and the Joy-Con controllers to provide access to removable lithium batteries.
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A software update coincides with rumors, adding 1080p upscaling in handheld mode for older games, while Pokémon Pokopia is highlighted as a notable upcoming title.
Nintendo has not officially confirmed the revised model or release timing; details remain uncertain and could see a global rollout later if regulatory pressure or demand expands.
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