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Nintendo outlines EU Switch 2 rollout with replaceable batteries; Switch 1 discontinued

Nintendo has disclosed European rollout plans for Switch 2 revisions that will include user-replaceable batteries. The move follows the EU Right to Repair directive and new battery regulations. Nintendo also plans to discontinue original Switch consoles after committing to revisions in early June.

• Switch 2 revisions will offer user-replaceable batteries
• Detailed rollout plans announced for Europe
• Original Switch consoles scheduled for discontinuation
• Change prompted by EU Right to Repair and battery rules