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Nintendo to end Switch 1 sales in Europe by 2027 due to EU battery rules

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Nintendo will cease sales of its Switch 1 consoles in Europe and select other markets by February 2027, ahead of the device's 10th anniversary. This decision is partly driven by new European Union regulations requiring easily replaceable batteries in certain electronic devices. In response, Nintendo will introduce a revised Switch 2 model with a swappable battery this fall, alongside updated Joy-Cons and other accessories designed to comply with these regulations. AI

RANK_REASON Company product strategy shift driven by regulatory compliance. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Nintendo to end Switch 1 sales in Europe by 2027 due to EU battery rules

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Kris Holt) ·

    Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027

    To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.

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