Nintendo to discontinue the original Switch in Europe ahead of Switch 2 launch

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Nintendo will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch in Europe starting mid-February 2027, as EU rules push for user-replaceable batteries. The company plans updated versions of various devices on a rolling basis, including the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery and refreshed controllers, though availability may vary by country.
- Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year The Verge
- Information about upcoming battery-related revisions to some Nintendo products nintendo.com
- Nintendo will stop selling the Nintendo Switch in 2027 Video Games Chronicle
- Nintendo Will Quit Selling the Original Switch in Europe. Who’s Next? Gizmodo
- Nintendo Ending Switch Production in Europe in February 2027 VGChartz
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