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EU Battery Regulations Are Forcing the Original Nintendo Switch Out of Europe

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Nintendo has confirmed it will end shipments of the original Nintendo Switch to European retailers by mid-February 2027. The phaseout covers all three models — the standard Switch, Switch Lite, and Switch OLED — and applies to both retail distribution and direct sales from Nintendo.

The reason is a quiet regulatory deadline. On February 18, 2027, the EU’s updated Battery Regulation takes full effect, requiring that devices sold in the European market have easily replaceable batteries. The original Switch, which first launched in March 2017, relies heavily on adhesive to secure its internal battery. A redesign would be necessary to comply, and Nintendo has apparently concluded that the cost isn’t worth it for a console that will be nearly a decade old.

Nintendo Says Switch 2 Production Costs Will Keep Rising as Chip Prices Bite

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0800

Nintendo’s Switch 2 hasn’t even been out for a full year yet, and it’s already getting more expensive to build. At a shareholder meeting this week, company president Shuntaro Furukawa told investors to expect component costs to keep climbing through at least 2028.

GTA 6 Is Reportedly Getting a Switch 2 Port — and Technical Hurdles Have Been Cleared

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0800

There’s something quietly impressive about Nintendo getting a game like Grand Theft Auto 6 on its console. Not just rumors this time — according to a well-connected insider, the project is real and moving forward.

8BitDo Unveils 'Water Blue Transparent' Keyboard and Controller to Celebrate N64's 30th Anniversary

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:56:00 +0800

Gaming peripheral maker 8BitDo has unveiled a striking new “Water Blue Transparent” colorway for two of its flagship products — the Retro Mechanical Keyboard and the Ultimate 2 True Wireless PC Controller — as a loving tribute to the Nintendo 64 on its 30th anniversary.