Nintendo confirms original Switch production will end in February 2027, ahead of 10-year anniversary

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2h ago· 4 min readenNews

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Summary

Nintendo has confirmed that production of the original Nintendo Switch consoles will end in February 2027, just weeks before the console's 10-year anniversary. The announcement came in a post about the upcoming European revision of the Nintendo Switch 2, which also detailed minor changes like weight differences and a 16% smaller battery for the Pro Controller. The key detail was buried in a FAQ section. Additionally, Rhythm Heaven Groove appears to be the last game released for the original Switch.

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Nintendo has confirmed that production of original Nintendo Switch consoles will end in February 2027, just under a decade after the original version launched.

While there's not too much to report, aside from some weight differences and a 16% smaller battery for the Pro Controller, the big news was hidden at the bottom in a FAQ titled 'What does that mean for Nintendo Switch conso'

Rhythm Heaven Groove looks to be the last Switch 1 game

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Rhythm Heaven Groove looks to be the last Switch 1 game

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