Nintendo kan lansere en spesialversjon av Switch 2 for Europa med et avtakbart batteri.

According to reports from the Japanese publication Nikkei, Nintendo is working on a special version of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 for the European market. The main difference in this version is expected to be a removable battery, which would allow users to easily replace it without needing a repair service.

The reason for this change is the European Union’s Right to Repair Directive, a new regulation designed to make electronics more repairable and environmentally friendly. Under these rules, manufacturers must ensure that certain devices, including portable electronics, have batteries that can be replaced by users or repair shops more easily. This is part of a broader effort to reduce electronic waste and make devices last longer.

If this information is accurate, the European version of the Switch 2 could have a slightly different internal design compared to versions sold in the United States or Asia. The performance, games, and overall design of the console will likely remain the same, but the internal layout may be adjusted to allow the battery to be removed and replaced without damaging the device.

This would not be the first time companies created region-specific hardware versions due to regulations. Many smartphone manufacturers have already started designing phones with easier battery replacement to comply with European laws, and gaming hardware companies may now follow the same trend.

The Nintendo Switch became one of the most successful consoles in the world thanks to its hybrid design, allowing players to use it both as a handheld and a home console. Because of this portable nature, battery health is very important, and after a few years of use many players notice reduced battery life. A removable battery in the Switch 2 could solve this problem and extend the lifespan of the console significantly.

At the moment, Nintendo has not officially confirmed this information, but if the report is true, the European version of the Nintendo Switch 2 could become one of the first major gaming consoles designed specifically to comply with the EU’s repairability regulations.

More details about the Switch 2 are expectedlater this year, including specifications, price, and release date.