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Removable batteries aren't coming back. Good — they sucked

…2023, the EU is finally due to bring a new set of rules into law. From 2027, it will be mandated that all smartphones and tablets contain easily replaceable batteries . Stories reminding…

Apr 28, 2026 · Mark Jansen

The next Pixel phone might get a removable battery, but leave your nostalgia at the door

…Under the EU Regulation , manufacturers have until February 2027 to make sure users can remove and replace batteries. A lot of people took that to mean tool-free access. That’s not…

Apr 17, 2026 · Ben Khalesi

Europe Might Be Forcing Nintendo To Revise The Switch 2

…excuse" for a controller , highlighting how its battery isn't user-replaceable. We've reached out to Nintendo for comment. In 2022, new EU rules forcing manufacturers to standardise phone chargers led…

Mar 20, 2026 · Nintendo Life

Google's Pixel 11 might feature a removable battery — but not how you'd expect

…EU rules force user-replaceable batteries (with commercial tools) by February 2027. The patent may never ship in a device; phones will likely stay sealed with adhesive, not true back-to-battery…

Apr 21, 2026 · Patrick O'Rourke

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r/NintendoSwitch · u/Joseki100 · 5d ago

Nintendo has confirmed it will comply with EU regulations and provide Switch 2 with "easily replaceable" batteries from February 18th, 2027. The website however does not mention the original Switch, so it's highly likely it will be discontinued in Europe come February 2027.

Nintendo has confirmed it will comply with EU regulations and provide Switch 2 with "easily replaceable" batteries from February 18th, 2027. The website however does not mention the original Switch, so it's highly likely…

Nintendo reportedly adjusting Switch 2 production after weak holiday sales

…Yesterday, reports suggested Nintendo plans to release a revised Switch 2 model in the EU with a replaceable battery . This move would comply with 2023 EU legislation requiring all portable consoles to…

Mar 24, 2026 · News by Sophie McEvoy Staff Writer

I'm officially obsessed with my battery's 'health score' in Android 16

…I predict my phone's lifespan with verified standards I've not had a battery replacement in years. My preference is to buy a new device instead of doing a swap. It…

May 6, 2026 · Irene Okpanachi

The Morning After: NVIDIA thinks its new chip will revolutionize PCs - Engadget

…Nintendo will launch a Switch 2 with replaceable batteries in the EU Nintendo Integrated batteries are great, right up to the point where they go wrong and your device needs a costly…

Jun 5, 2026 · Daniel Cooper

Europe's new Switch 2 model could drive up production costs even higher

…worldwide. "The Regulation requires that from February 18th, 2027, batteries integrated into certain appliances and sold in the EU must be easily replaceable by end-users at any time during the lifetime…

Jun 4, 2026 · Derek Strickland

PlayStation's first party downturn and Microsoft and Valve sued

…Nintendo to debut a Switch 2 model with replaceable batteries in the EU UK social media ban could impact video game platforms via Game Developer // A potential social media ban in the…

Jun 5, 2026 · Chris Kerr

A Better Switch 2 Is Coming To Some Countries, Nintendo Confirms

…Thanks to aggressive consumer protection regulations on the other side of the Atlantic, electronics manufacturers are required to make devices with replaceable batteries . That includes gaming handhelds like the Switch 2. Nintendo…

Jun 4, 2026 · Ethan Gach

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