Nintendo announced that revised versions of some products, including the Nintendo Switch 2, will start rolling out across parts of Europe from summer 2026 with user-replaceable batteries. The move is part of a broader update to meet upcoming European battery regulations that take effect in mid-February 2027.
The company says the first batch of revised products will appear in selected European countries this summer, with additional revisions arriving through autumn, winter and into early 2027. Nintendo will sell battery replacement kits through the Nintendo Store in Europe at a later date.
Nintendo Switch 2 Revision Details Include Slightly Smaller Battery And Small Weight Increase
Nintendo’s announcement lists the revised Nintendo Switch 2 battery capacity as 5172mAh, which is about 1% smaller than the current 5220mAh pack. Nintendo also provides updated weights: the revised console is approximately 411g, roughly 10g heavier than the current model.
With Joy-Con 2 controllers attached the revised unit is listed at approximately 548g, around 14g heavier than the earlier version’s approximately 534g. Nintendo frames these changes as part of the design adjustments to allow a user-replaceable battery while complying with the incoming regulations.
European Rollout Timeline Covers Multiple Countries Including UK, France And Germany
Nintendo confirmed that the revised products will be distributed on a rolling basis in territories where Nintendo of Europe operates directly or through distributors. The announcement specifically names Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom as included markets.
The company warns that availability will vary by country and that revised products may not arrive in all territories at the same time. The first revised products are expected from summer 2026, followed by further rollouts in autumn, winter and early 2027.
Battery Replacement Kits Will Be Sold Through Nintendo Store In Europe
Nintendo said it will offer battery replacement kits for the revised devices through the Nintendo Store in Europe in the future. The kits are intended to give owners a sanctioned route to replace batteries after purchase rather than requiring full-service replacements from Nintendo.
The company’s guidance ties the revision program to compliance with new European battery rules that come into force in mid-February 2027, so the availability of kits and revised units is positioned as part of a compliance and customer-service effort.
Nintendo Has Not Changed Product Names But Confirms Technical Differences For Switch 2
The announcement does not rename the hardware; it describes the units as revised versions of existing products with the specific battery and weight figures listed for the Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo’s support page is the primary source for the technical differences provided.
While the figures are precise, Nintendo does not include performance or battery-life comparisons tied to the slightly smaller capacity or the marginal weight increase. The changes are presented as engineering adjustments to enable the new user-replaceable battery design.
What The Revision Means For Switch 2 Owners And Buyers In Europe
For owners and prospective buyers in the listed European countries, the revision promises an easier pathway for battery replacement once Nintendo makes kits available. That could reduce the need for full-device service visits for end-of-life battery swaps and may simplify longer-term ownership costs.
However, rollout timing differs by market, so buyers should check local availability in summer 2026 and beyond. The announced battery capacity and weight changes are minor but are the tangible trade-offs Nintendo lists in exchange for a user-replaceable design.
Nintendo’s support page has the official announcement and the detailed specs for the revised units.
