Nintendo confirmed plans to launch a version of the Switch 2 with replaceable batteries, targeting compliance with European Union regulations. The company stated it is “implementing measures to comply” with the EU’s 2023 “right-to-repair” policy, which mandates that starting February 18, 2027, batteries for “certain appliances” sold in the EU must be easily replaceable by users.
The new consoles will feature model numbers beginning with “BEE,” which identifies them as part of the Switch 2 family. The swappable battery versions will have unique model numbers and will include the code “OSM” on their packaging. Nintendo will market these as separate products, indicating they will likely not be available outside of the EU.
Nintendo did not mention any products with the “HAC” product code, suggesting that it has no plans to continue releasing the older Switch 1 console. This aligns with an expected phase-out of the older model. The Switch 2, which launched in 2025, is noted for its larger screen, increased base storage, and enhanced performance compared to its predecessor.
The company has not disclosed either the sales date or pricing for the new Switch 2 variant. In a price adjustment made earlier this year, Nintendo raised the cost of the original Switch 2 from €470 to €500 in the EU, citing rising memory costs and shifting market conditions.
