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Battery Life, Weight Details Emerge for EU-Exclusive Switch 2, Accessories
Nintendo is preparing to launch the Switch 2 in Europe this fall, introducing user-replaceable batteries for both the console and controllers. This move is in response to new EU regulations that aim to enhance product repairability and reduce electronic waste. While the Switch 2 will see slight changes in weight and battery capacity, the overall user experience is expected to remain largely unchanged. The new Joy-Con controllers, available in various colors, will feature similar upgrades as well, however, no plans to expand these features to other regions have been announced.
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Published 7 Jul 2026, 16:50 UTC3 min read
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Brief
NewsBite reading:Nintendo Switch 2 to Feature Replaceable Batteries for EU Market
TL;DR
- Nintendo Switch 2 to include user-replaceable batteries.
- New Joy-Con controllers will also feature replaceable batteries.
- EU regulations require replaceable batteries for portable devices by February 2027.
- Minimal changes in battery capacity and weight for the new devices.
- Nintendo's initiative may be seen as a response to regulatory pressures.
Interesting facts
- Nintendo's Switch 2 will only be available in Europe initially.
- The reaffirmation of consumer rights around battery replacement was prompted by recent EU legislation.
What changed
The Switch 2 and its controllers will feature user-replaceable batteries, complying with EU regulations to enhance repairability.