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Nintendo to Launch EU-Specific Switch 2 with Replaceable Battery

Updated 2026-06-04 00:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

Nintendo is set to release a new version of the Switch 2 in the EU that includes replaceable batteries. This move aims to comply with upcoming EU regulations on product durability and repairability.

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