Nintendo will discontinue sales of the original Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, and Nintendo Switch – OLED Model consoles in Europe by February 2027. This decision stems from a European Commission resolution mandating that all portable electronics sold within the region must feature user-replaceable batteries, a regulation set to take effect in 2027.
This new legislation requires manufacturers to implement design changes to comply with the battery requirement. Nintendo's current Switch models do not meet this standard. The discontinuation will affect not only the consoles themselves but also a range of accessories. Among the products slated for removal from sale are the Nintendo Entertainment System Controller for Nintendo Switch, Pokémon GO Plus +, the Nintendo Switch Lite, the Nintendo Switch – OLED Model, the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, the SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad for Nintendo Switch, and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System Controller for Nintendo Switch.
While some accessories will see compliant replacements, others will be permanently discontinued without a direct substitute available through traditional retailers or the official Nintendo Store.
Nintendo has indicated that a regulation-compliant model of the successor console, referred to as Switch 2, will be available later this year. Additionally, compliant Joy-Cons for both the original Switch and the Switch 2, along with Switch 2 Pro Controllers, will be released on a rolling basis. The company has not yet specified if these battery-swappable variants will be offered globally.