Nintendo to introduce user-replaceable batteries in European products from summer 2026 ahead of EU regulations
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Nintendo has announced that starting summer 2026, selected products in Europe will be replaced with revised versions featuring user-replaceable batteries, in preparation for new European battery regulations taking effect in February 2027. The revised products will have no functional differences from current models. The rollout will begin in summer 2026 and continue through early 2027.
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Hacker NewsNintendo to introduce user-replaceable batteries in European products from summer 2026 ahead of EU regulationsnintendo.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledStarting summer 2026, in preparation for upcoming changes in European battery regulations coming into effect in mid-February 2027, selected Nintendo products in Europe will begin to be replaced on a rolling basis by revisions that contain a user-replaceable battery.
There is no difference in functionality between current products and revised products containing user-replaceable batteries.
The first revised products are expected to become available from summer 2026, with additional products becoming available in autumn, winter, and early 2027.
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