Nintendo to Redesign Switch 2 for EU Battery Compliance Ahead of 2027 Deadline
Nintendo is redesigning the Switch 2 to comply with EU battery replacement rules
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Nintendo plans to redesign the Switch 2 to allow easier battery replacement, complying with EU regulations effective February 2027. The modified consoles will feature unique model numbers and an 'OSM' code. However, it's unclear whether these units will be available outside the EU, and the original models will still be sold until then.
- 01The redesigned Nintendo Switch 2 will comply with EU regulations for user-replaceable batteries effective February 2027.
- 02Modified consoles will have distinct model numbers starting with 'BEE' and an 'OSM' code.
- 03Current Switch 2 models are not designed for easy battery replacement, requiring complex disassembly.
- 04Nintendo has not confirmed plans for Joy-Con 2 battery replacements under the new regulations.
- 05A price increase for the Switch 2 is expected before the new models are released, with U.S. prices rising to $599.
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Nintendo has announced plans to redesign the Switch 2 to comply with upcoming EU regulations regarding user-replaceable batteries, set to take effect on February 18, 2027. The new consoles will feature unique model numbers and an 'OSM' code to distinguish them from existing models. However, details on distribution remain vague, raising questions about whether these modified units will be sold outside the EU. Currently, the Switch 2's design complicates battery replacement, requiring significant disassembly, which the new regulations aim to simplify. While Nintendo has yet to confirm any changes for the Joy-Con 2 controllers, the company is expected to phase out the original Switch 2 models gradually. Additionally, a price increase is anticipated, with the U.S. retail price rising to $599 and €500 in the EU. As the deadline approaches, it remains uncertain how Nintendo will manage the transition and distribution of these new consoles.
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The redesign will make battery replacement easier for consumers in the EU, aligning with regulatory standards.
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