Nintendo to release new Switch 2 in Europe with an "easily replaceable" battery by early next year
Nintendo is preparing to release a new version of the Switch 2 in Europe by early 2027 to comply with EU regulations requiring easily replaceable batteries. The company is also implementing a price increase for the console in the European market later this year.
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Last Updated on June 4, 2026 PC Guide is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Read More Table of Contents EU regulations enforce a new Nintendo Switch 2 model We re about to reach the first anniversary of the Nintendo Switch 2 , which launched on June 5th, 2025. You wouldn t expect Nintendo to release a new model so soon, but that s exactly what the company is doing in order to keep in line with European Union (EU) regulations. A new model for the European market is set to replace the current iteration by early 2027.
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