Nintendo announces new product revisions in Europe with replaceable batteries
Nintendo is rolling out revised hardware in Europe starting in summer 2026 to comply with upcoming battery regulations. These new versions will feature user-replaceable batteries with minor adjustments to weight and capacity.
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This reflects the impact of strict EU environmental regulations on global consumer electronics manufacturing and design standards.
Starting summer 2026, in preparation for upcoming changes in European battery regulations coming into effect in mid-February 2027, selected Nintendo products in Europe will begin to be replaced on a rolling basis by revisions that contain a user-replaceable battery. There is no difference in functionality between current products and revised products containing user-replaceable batteries.
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