Nintendo Switch 2 (User-Replaceable Battery)New!

Collector note

Europe-only revision for battery rules taking effect in mid-February 2027. Nintendo Store buyers cannot choose it; the launch unit is replaced when that stock runs out. Estimated earliest Nintendo Store availability is October 2026, and that timing can still move.

Facts

• Nintendo of Europe lists October 2026 as the estimated earliest Nintendo Store availability, on a rolling basis across its territories.
• Battery capacity is 5172 mAh, about 1% smaller than the launch unit’s 5220 mAh. The included Joy-Con 2 controllers also use user-replaceable batteries.
• About 411 g, or 548 g with Joy-Con 2 attached — roughly 10 g and 14 g heavier than the launch unit.
• Nintendo says there is no difference in functionality versus the current console.

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