Original Switch console lineup to be discontinued in Europe by mid-February 2027 - GamesIndustry.biz
Nintendo will discontinue current Switch models in Europe by February 2027 to comply with new EU battery accessibility regulations. The company plans to roll out revised hardware versions starting this summer to meet these legal requirements.
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This highlights how regional regulatory mandates, such as the EU's battery legislation, force global technology companies to redesign hardware and alter product lifecycles.
To comply with replaceable battery legislation, Nintendo will begin rolling out revised Switch 2 models this summer
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