First reported by IGN
New Nintendo Switch 2 Announced for Europe This Fall: Will Be Slightly Heavier, But With User-Replaceable Batteries
Nintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable battery arriving Autumn 2026
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Summary
Nintendo of Europe has announced plans to release a revised Nintendo Switch 2 console with a user-replaceable battery starting in Autumn 2026. The new model will have a slightly smaller battery capacity (5172mAh vs 5220mAh, about 1% less) compared to the current version. Joy-Con 2 controllers with replaceable batteries will be available earlier, starting this summer.
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bskyNintendo Switch 2 with user-replaceable battery arriving Autumn 2026mynintendonews.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledNintendo Switch 2 consoleAutumnBattery capacity: 5172mAh, approximately 1% smaller than current version (5220mAh)
The included Joy-Con 2 controllers will also contain user-replaceable batteries.
While some products will begin to ship with replaceable batteries this summer, the company has the Nintendo Switch 2 listed as coming this Autumn.
Nintendo of Europe has posted some information about their schedule to create products with a replicable battery which include the Nintendo Switch 2 and Joy-Cons. While some products will begin to…
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