In the EU Nintendo will need to revise the console or sunset it by 2027:
“The European Union has implemented a new battery regulation that will take effect in February 2027. This law mandates that all portable electronic devices, including gaming consoles like the Nintendo Switch 2, must feature user-replaceable batteries. The primary goals of this regulation are to reduce electronic waste and extend the lifespan of devices.”
https://www.techradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/new-eu-regulations-mean-the-nintendo-switch-2-will-need-a-reusable-battery
I don’t see Nintendo revising the switch at this point in its life. Perhaps the shift to India will compensate for the sunsetting in EU, regardless with the EU battery law and the price increase i am sticking to below 160 life time.
Also some info in the India rumor might be outdated as the price for the official India launch is lower than the new increased price in Japan which just don’t add up.
At the very least sales predictions should remain the same or projected down considering all the info above.
Last edited by loy310 - on 15 May 2026
