Overview
- BILD reports that Nintendo is developing a Switch 2 variant for Europe to comply with strengthened right-to-repair and Ökodesign requirements.
- Planned changes focus on making the main console battery easier to replace and simplifying replacement of Joy-Con batteries.
- EU rules restrict extensive use of glue in devices and require manufacturers to keep spare parts available for years.
- The EU standard requiring easily replaceable batteries takes effect in early 2027, with Germany expected to enact related national rules in summer 2026.
- Nintendo has not disclosed technical details or a release timeline, and plans for regions outside Europe remain unconfirmed.