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Briefing: A new Nintendo Switch 2 could be the poster child for replaceable batteries

Strategic angle: Nintendo plans to release a Switch 2 revision in the EU that allows users to replace their own batteries.

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Updated 22 days ago
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Nintendo's forthcoming Switch 2 revision will introduce user-replaceable batteries, a significant shift from the current model, which has a glued-in battery design.

This change is expected to improve the device's longevity and reduce electronic waste, aligning with broader industry trends toward sustainability.

The revised Switch 2 is anticipated to launch in the European Union on March 20, 2026, according to reports from Nikkei.