{"id":399655,"date":"2026-03-23T12:20:14","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:20:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/399655\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:20:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:20:14","slug":"nintendo-is-reportedly-working-on-a-switch-2-hardware-revision-to-meet-eu-repair-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/399655\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo is reportedly working on a Switch 2 hardware revision to meet EU repair laws"},"content":{"rendered":"

The European Union is pushing for tighter right-to-repair legislation for consumer electronics and we are already starting to see some results. Nintendo is reportedly already preparing a Switch 2 hardware revision, which will comply with the new EU rules by making the internal battery easily replaceable.\u00a0<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

A recent report from Nikkei<\/a> claims that Nintendo is already working to bring the Nintendo Switch 2 into compliance with these mandates. The upcoming revision is set to overhaul the battery systems of both the console and the Joy-Con 2 controllers. Currently, most handheld gaming devices rely on power cells that are difficult for the average consumer to service without specialised knowledge. By adopting a more modular internal layout, Nintendo will allow users to replace lithium-ion batteries that have degraded naturally. This shift not only extends the functional lifespan of the Nintendo Switch 2 but also eliminates the need for expensive manufacturer-led repairs or entire-unit replacements.\n<\/p>\n

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While Nikkei notes that this hardware update is initially targeted at the European Union to satisfy legal requirements, there is potential for a wider rollout. If consumer demand for repairable hardware continues to grow in other regions, Nintendo may eventually consolidate its manufacturing to a single, more repairable standard. Such a move would likely be a net positive for the industry, reducing e-waste and stabilising the secondary market for used hardware.\n<\/p>\n

This trend toward user-serviceable components isn’t entirely new to the console space. Sony has already implemented similar battery accessibility in the PlayStation 5 DualSense controllers within specific territories. However, the scale of a full console revision presents unique challenges. Questions remain regarding how Nintendo will support the millions of early-adoption Nintendo Switch 2 units already in the hands of European consumers and how these user-led repairs will affect existing warranty policies.\n<\/p>\n

KitGuru says: It’s nice to see major players being forced to reconsider anti-consumer design choices for a change. Moving away from excessive internal adhesives is a win for longevity, though we suspect Nintendo would have happily stuck with the status quo if the EU hadn’t stepped in.<\/strong>\n<\/p>\n

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