A new Nintendo Switch 2 model with a removable battery is reportedly in development, but it is only planned for release in Europe at the moment. Nintendo Switch 2 launched in June 2025, more than eight years after the original Switch was released in stores. The new system debuted alongside Mario Kart World, the long-awaited follow-up to Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. While Switch 2 remains compatible with most Switch 1 games, the system has seen a steady stream of exclusive games over the last year.
The original Switch proved to be one of the most successful video game systems of all-time. As a result, fans and pundits questioned whether Nintendo Switch 2 would be able to achieve anywhere near as much success. However, Nintendo Switch 2 sales continue to outpace the original Switch. The system has sold more than 17 million units, and that number will likely grow as more exclusive titles are offered. At this time, Nintendo continues to support the original Switch with new software, but that will likely slow down as more people adopt the newer hardware.
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