{"id":236763,"date":"2026-07-07T04:48:41","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T04:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/nintendo-confirms-arrival-of-new-switch-2-revision-in-europe-less-battery-life-and-increased-weight\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T04:48:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T04:48:44","slug":"nintendo-confirms-arrival-of-new-switch-2-revision-in-europe-less-battery-life-and-increased-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/nintendo-confirms-arrival-of-new-switch-2-revision-in-europe-less-battery-life-and-increased-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"Nintendo Confirms Arrival of New Switch 2 Revision in Europe: Less Battery Life and Increased Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div>\n<p>Nintendo <a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nintendo.com\/en-gb\/Support\/Nintendo-Switch-2\/Information-about-upcoming-battery-related-revisions-to-some-Nintendo-products-3132901.html\" target=\"_blank\">has confirmed<\/a> that starting this fall, a new revision of the Switch 2 will arrive in Europe. This update aims to align with European regulations, allowing users to more easily replace the console&#8217;s battery. While news of this change has been circulating for several months, Nintendo has recently shed more light on the timeline and implications for its devices.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is This Change Happening Now?<\/h2>\n<p>The European Union <a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.boe.es\/buscar\/doc.php?id=DOUE-L-2023-81096\" target=\"_blank\">approved in 2023<\/a> new battery legislation that mandates consumer products with integrated batteries to facilitate easy removal and replacement starting in February 2027. As a hardware manufacturer operating in the region, Nintendo must ensure compliance long before this deadline.<\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s in the New Revision?<\/h2>\n<p>Nintendo has outlined a phased rollout of revised products in Europe that include replaceable batteries. The company has stated there will be &#8220;no difference in operation&#8221; between the existing and revised models. However, consumers will need to wait until the new version is available in stores to verify this. Key updates are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Joy-Con controllers (some colors):<\/strong> Available since summer, with no changes in weight or battery capacity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nintendo Switch 2 console:<\/strong> Launching this autumn at approximately 411 grams (an increase of 10 grams). With the Joy-Con 2 attached, the weight rises to about 548 grams\u2014an increase of 14 grams. The battery capacity will drop from 5,220 mAh to 5,172 mAh, a reduction of around 1%.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Joy-Con 2 (sold separately):<\/strong> Set to debut this winter, featuring an increase in weight by 2 grams per controller, with no battery capacity changes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Switch 2 Pro Controller:<\/strong> Arriving this winter, equipped with a 16% smaller battery (897 mAh compared to the current 1,070 mAh) but weighing 7 grams less.<\/li>\n<li><strong>N64 and GameCube controllers for Switch 2:<\/strong> Expected in early 2027, with minor weight adjustments and a slightly larger battery for the GameCube controller.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Not All Devices Will Be Included<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that not every Nintendo product will undergo this battery revision process. According to <a rel=\"noopener, noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.videogameschronicle.com\/news\/nintendo-confirms-switch-2-will-get-revision-with-replaceable-batteries-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\">VGC<\/a>, several models\u2014including the original Switch, Switch Lite, Switch OLED, and classic Pro controllers\u2014will be left out. Consumers will not have the option to choose their version; instead, stores will begin carrying the revision only after stock of the current model is depleted.<\/p>\n<h2>Battery Replacement Kits<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to new devices, Nintendo has announced plans to offer battery replacement kits for each product, although specific details such as release dates and pricing are yet to be revealed.<\/p>\n<h2>Phasing Out the Original Switch<\/h2>\n<p>Nintendo has decided not to launch a new version of the original Switch in Europe. Instead, the plan is to phase it out entirely from the market when necessary. Although this transition may not happen immediately, it signals the definitive shift towards the Switch 2 in Europe.<\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>The availability of these new revisions may vary across different European countries. Nintendo has confirmed that Spain will feature among the markets receiving these updates. As the launch approaches, it will be interesting to see whether the slight changes in weight and battery capacity affect everyday gaming experiences.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nintendo has confirmed that starting this fall, a new revision of the Switch 2 will arrive in Europe. This update aims to align with European regulations, allowing users to more easily replace the console&#8217;s battery. 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