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Nintendo gradually phases out original Switch, with Switch 2 offering backward compatibility

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Nintendo is gradually phasing out support for its original Switch console, with hardware sales expected to cease in Europe by February 2027 due to regulations on user-replaceable batteries. While the company has not set a definitive end-of-life date for the console, online services will continue for the foreseeable future. The Switch has become Nintendo's best-selling console ever, with over 156 million units sold worldwide. The upcoming Switch 2 features backward compatibility with original Switch games, allowing older titles to reach a wider audience and influencing Nintendo's strategy for software sales. AI

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Nintendo gradually phases out original Switch, with Switch 2 offering backward compatibility

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Novak Božović) ·

    How long can you expect your original Nintendo Switch to last?

    The Nintendo Switch is winding down, but it's not done yet. Yours should work even once hardware sales stop and new games aren't made for it anymore.

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