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The EU's New Nintendo Switch 2 Model Teardown Confirms a Smaller Battery, a Slightly Heavier Console, a Few More Ways to Fix Things Yourself

Summary by Eurogamer.net
The updated Nintendo Switch 2 model has started shipping, and players are taking it apart to see how it differs from the launch model. In case you're unaware, Nintendo announced it's developing new revisions of the Switch 2 console and its accessories that comply with the European Union's Right to Repair directive and updated battery regulations.

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The European version of the Nintendo Switch 2 is already showing up in Spain and the replacement of its battery seems to be a child's play.

As expected, Nintendo is starting to market a revised version of its Switch 2 in Europe. A discreet evolution, but one of the most important components of the machine: its battery.

As you will probably remember, a new EU directive requires that it is possible to change the batteries of consumer electronic devices, such as mobile phones and portable consoles. That’s why an updated version of Switch 2 is dropping, which will make this task easier for users and thus extend the life of the device. The YouTube channel Nintendoo has already achieved an updated drive and reviews its design in a new video. At first glance, it seem…

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gamereactor.es broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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