# 'Nintendo will no longer sell to retailers hardware in the Nintendo Switch family of systems' — The sale of original Switch consoles will end in Europe next year as the Mario maker shares plans to release a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery

> Nintendo will release a new Switch 2 featuring a replaceable battery in Europe to comply with new EU legislationOther Nintendo accessories will also be updated and available throughout the year and in early 2027The sale…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/gaming/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?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4cf1f9aaeb65a91633f8b5)
- **Published:** 2026-07-07
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #nintendo #nintendo-switch #switch-2
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