Nintendo announced on Monday that updated editions of the Nintendo Switch 2 system and select accessories will arrive in Europe with user-replaceable batteries. The firm will roll out the refreshed hardware in stages beginning this summer to align with fresh EU battery standards taking effect in February 2027. Although battery capacities see small adjustments, Nintendo states the devices will function exactly as before.

An official company statement explains that certain products sold in Europe will switch to revised models meeting EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542. The process opens with chosen Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers this summer. The Nintendo Switch 2 console follows in autumn 2026, while Joy-Con 2 units and the Switch 2 Pro Controller arrive during winter.

The refreshed Switch 2 carries a 5,172mAh battery instead of the prior 5,200mAh cell, and the console weight rises slightly to 411g from 401g. Refreshed Joy-Cons keep the same battery size yet each gains 2g from the replaceable design.

Nintendo Switch 2 Expected to Add Removable Battery with Some Limitations

The Switch 2 Pro Controller shows a clearer capacity reduction, moving from 1,070mAh down to 897mAh.

Beyond current Switch hardware, Nintendo will also refresh its classic controllers for Nintendo 64 and GameCube starting in early 2027. The Nintendo 64 Controller for Nintendo Switch gains minor weight with no battery change, while the GameCube Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 receives a modest increase to 525mAh from 500mAh.

The company made no mention of an updated original Nintendo Switch for Europe. Sales of the older console will instead taper off gradually once the new Switch 2 model reaches wider availability.

To support the shift, Nintendo plans to offer battery replacement kits for all updated products via the Nintendo Store in Europe, though stock levels may differ by nation.