New Nintendo Switch 2 Model Officially Revealed

Nintendo has officially announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 model that features a replaceable battery, a move driven by regulatory requirements in the European Union. The model is cited as compliant with EU battery directives, with packaging and model identifiers (such as OSM) designated for regulatory purposes. The change appears to be the sole hardware revision, as speculation about additional variants (Lite or OLED) remains unconfirmed. The rollout timing is pegged for before September, aligning with a broader price hike that Nintendo has already implemented for Switch 2 devices. Concurrently, the article notes ongoing memory and RAM supply constraints impacting the wider console market, a factor likely to influence availability and pricing strategies across regions.