Nintendo Switch 2 reached global markets in June last year and remains the sole console offered on the company site for purchase. The handheld includes a 5,220mAh battery in various regions such as the EU, where it cannot be taken out or swapped with common tools. Yet the European Parliament released fresh rules on batteries and waste batteries in July 2023 to require that batteries in select portable gadgets become removable and replaceable.

To meet the rules that activate next year, Nintendo intends to release updated editions of its current hardware lineup, including the Nintendo Switch 2, that allow end-users to remove the battery themselves.

EU Rules Push Nintendo Toward Replaceable Battery on Switch 2

A company document notes that Nintendo will roll out refreshed versions of its hardware next year to satisfy EU Batteries Regulation 2023/1542. Because the Nintendo Switch 2 is the only console sold through the firm store in the area, the reference likely points to this model.

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The firm explained that current devices carrying model numbers BEE will return in 2027 marked with an added code OSM on the box, satisfying the EU requirements. The regulation from July 2023 requires certain devices sold in the region to include portable batteries that users can remove with standard tools.

The EU measure takes effect on February 18, 2027, leaving the company under a year to deliver a Nintendo Switch 2 with removable batteries. The change also indicates that Nintendo may need to offer spare batteries for separate purchase so owners can swap them throughout the console lifespan.

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The Nintendo Switch 2 is priced at EUR 469.99 in the EU. The console debuted in chosen markets in June 2025 and carries a 7.9-inch LCD screen at 1,080 x 1,920 pixels with up to 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10 support. A custom Nvidia chip drives the system alongside the 5,220mAh battery and 256GB of storage.