According to Nikkei reports, Nintendo is preparing a revised version of the Nintendo Switch 2 for the European market. The model will be equipped with a user-replaceable battery to comply with EU regulations on the right to repair. This development was highlighted in a report by Nikkei. The design adjustments are intended to reduce environmental impact while meeting EU compliance requirements.
According to Nikkei reports, Nintendo is preparing a revised version of the Nintendo Switch 2 for the European market. The model will be equipped with a user-replaceable battery to comply with EU regulations on the right to repair. This development was highlighted in a report by Nikkei. The design adjustments are intended to reduce environmental impact while meeting EU compliance requirements.
Reports indicate that Nintendo will modify the structural design of the console to make it easier for consumers to replace the battery themselves. Although this change is currently only for the EU market, if awareness and demand for right-to-repair policies continue to increase in other regions such as Japan and the United States, these markets may also introduce similar adjustment plans.
Nintendo Switch 2 was officially launched on June 5, 2025, priced at US$449.99. It quickly achieved great commercial success after its release. This console became the fastest-selling video game hardware in U.S. history, with sales reaching 1.6 million units in its first month. Driven by strong consumer demand during the holiday season and the high popularity of "Mario Kart: World", its global sales have climbed to 17.37 million units as of the end of December 2025.
According to reports, in order to keep up with market demand, Nintendo has promoted the supply chain to expand production capacity, aiming to complete the production target of 25 million units by the end of March 2026. According to this development momentum, the market performance of Switch 2 in the early stages of its life cycle has surpassed that of the original Switch console.
The continuous launch of game works and system technology updates have also provided continuous support for the market popularity of this console. Works such as "Pokémon Legend: Z-A" and "Pokémon: Pokopia" continue to drive player activity. At the same time, the lineup of third-party games is also constantly expanding, and works such as "Cyberpunk 2077 Ultimate Edition" have been launched on the platform. Nintendo recently pushed the 22.0.0 version of the system update, which adds a handheld mode performance enhancement function, allowing backward-compatible Switch games to achieve performance similar to that of TV mode when played on a handheld device.