A new iteration of the Nintendo Switch 2 appears to be on the way less than a year after its debut, reportedly introducing replaceable batteries for both the console and Joy-Con 2 controllers. Much like the cheaper, region-locked, Japanese-language-only Switch 2 model, though, this new version isn't likely to be available worldwide.
Japanese newspaper Nikkei (via IGN) reports that a new Nintendo Switch 2 model with a removable battery will debut in Europe in order to comply with the European Union's Right to Repair laws. The deadline for manufacturers to comply with the legislation, which seeks to lessen the environmental impact of devices being discarded because of singular components breaking down, isn't until 2027. Nintendo appears to be joining other tech manufacturers in getting ahead of the curve, though it's unclear when this new Switch 2 model is expected to be released.
If Nintendo hopes to continue selling the Switch 2 in the European market, it must comply with the EU's Right to Repair ruling and introduce such a model by February 2027. The report suggests both the Switch 2 console itself and its two accompanying Joy-Con 2 controllers – and, presumably, those sold separately –...
