Nintendo Is Redesigning the Switch 2 so You Can Replace the Battery Yourself
The company has not detailed the redesign, but future EU units will carry new model numbers and an OSM code, Nintendo said.
- Nintendo plans to launch a modified Switch 2 in Europe that will allow users to easily replace the battery, addressing upcoming regional requirements.
- New EU regulations effective February 18, 2027, mandate that manufacturers ensure portable game consoles allow users to remove and replace batteries, forcing Nintendo to prepare compliant versions.
- Future compliant units will feature unique model numbers and an 'OSM' code on the packaging to distinguish them from standard consoles, which currently use model numbers beginning with 'BEE,' as seen in Nintendo's FCC filings.
- Replacing the battery in a standard Switch 2 currently requires partial disassembly, a complex process for average users, and it remains unclear whether this revised hardware will be available in regions outside Europe.
- The February 2027 deadline covers a broad range of consumer electronics, from tablets to wireless earbuds, requiring other manufacturers to also comply with the mandate or qualify for an exemption.
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The new European model will thus be in line with EU law from 2027.
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