"Nintendo is reportedly preparing a new version of the Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery, to comply with a 2023 EU 'right-to-repair' policy on portable electronics that mandates easy battery replacement."
"The regulation also covers the Joy-Con 2 controllers, so they are reportedly being redesigned to allow users to replace each lithium-ion battery."
"This EU legislation has forced other companies to make changes to their products. Apple has modified the design of newer iPhones to make it easier for consumers to swap out the battery."
"It has also been suggested that the original Switch may stop being sold in the EU by the end of 2027. It's either that or redesign the now-ancient device."
Nintendo is preparing a new version of the Switch 2 featuring a user-replaceable battery to align with the 2023 EU 'right-to-repair' policy. This regulation also applies to Joy-Con 2 controllers, which are being redesigned for battery replacement. While this change benefits Europe, there are no current plans for a global rollout. Other companies, like Apple and potentially Sony, are also adapting their products due to similar regulations. The original Switch may be discontinued in the EU by 2027 unless redesigned.
Read at Engadget
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