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Nintendo Will Stop Selling Original Switch Consoles in Europe and Roll Out Switch 2 With Replaceable Batteries

The company says the move responds to new EU rules that require user‑replaceable batteries and will be implemented through a phased European rollout starting in summer 2026.

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Nintendo Switch

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