Nintendo is reportedly set to release a new version of the Switch 2 in the EU that will allow users to replace their own batteries for the first time.
The gaming giant’s move comes ahead of an article of the bloc’s Batteries Regulation coming into force in February 2027, which requires manufacturers to design devices with easy-to-replace batteries, citing environmental concerns.
Up until now, gamers were forced to take their Switches to an authorized Nintendo Repair Center in the case of a battery malfunction, and attempting a self-replacement could void a user’s warranty. This feature could also come in handy for a lot more than just doing repairs—for example, popping out your replacement battery on a long-haul flight and going from 1% to 100%…