Rumor: Nintendo to Introduce Revised Switch 2 Model with Interchangeable Battery for EU Market

According to recent reports, Nintendo is allegedly working on a revamped version of the Switch 2, tailored for the European market, which would enable users to easily replace the battery. This move is reportedly in response to the EU's 2023 legislation, requiring portable electronics to have replaceable batteries by 2027. Should this revision be implemented, it would grant users the ability to replace batteries in both the Switch 2 console and its accompanying Joy-Con 2 controllers. Although Nintendo has yet to confirm this development, the potential change aligns with the EU's push for increased sustainability in electronics. The legislation mandates that manufacturers make batteries accessible for replacement using standard or specialized tools and provide users with necessary instructions and safety guidelines. Furthermore, the EU aims to achieve a waste collection rate of 63% for portable batteries by 2027 and 73% by 2030.