Nintendo to Cease Sales of Original Switch in Europe for New Model Launch
Nintendo has announced it will stop selling the original Switch consoles in Europe starting in 2027, paving the way for the new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery. This move is part of the company's commitment to meet evolving environmental regulations and enhance sustainability in its product offerings.
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A new Switch 2 with a replaceable battery will be available soon, as Nintendo announces that it will 'no longer sell' original Switch consoles in Europe
Nintendo will stop selling original Switch consoles from early 2027 in Europe, as it announces a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery. p Demi is a freelance games journalist who helps cover gaming news at TechRadar. She's been a games writer for five years and has written for outlets such as GameSpot, NME, and GamesRadar, covering news, features, and reviews. Outside of writing, she plays a lot of RPGs and talks far too much about em Star Wars /em on X. /p
Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe in 2027
To comply with battery regulations, Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe next year.
Nintendo will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next year
Nintendo is making a new version of the Switch 2 with a replaceable battery in Europe - but its predecessor has a very different future. As part of an updated FAQ about revisions to Nintendo hardware in Europe, the company confirmed that it will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch on the continent […]

