Nintendo Switch 2 to have replaceable battery in EU

Nintendo will sell Switch 2 versions with replaceable batteries in the EU starting February 2027 to comply with EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1542. The change meets new EU rules requiring user-replaceable batteries in appliances. Nintendo confirmed the update on its website for EU market products. The regulation takes effect on February 27, 2027, according to Android Authority. The company is preparing Switch 2 hardware for the European market to meet compliance deadlines.