**Nintendo Plans Switch 2 Revision with Replaceable Batteries in EU** Nintendo is reportedly set to release a revised version of the Switch 2 in the European Union, allowing users to replace their own batteries. According to a recent report from Nikkei, the new version will feature both the console and Joy-Cons with user-replaceable batteries, a change from the current glued-in battery design. The European Union has implemented a new set of rules, effective in February 2027, which require portable devices to allow users to easily swap out batteries. Nintendo's decision to comply with these regulations appears to be a key factor in the development of the revised Switch 2. The new console is expected to be released "soon," but details on a wider global rollout remain unclear. In Japan, the specifications of the Switch 2 revision will reportedly remain unchanged. Nintendo has not provided an official comment on the matter, despite a request from _The Verge_. The company's decision to release a region-specific revision is not unprecedented; FujiFilm's Instax Mini Link 3, for example, features a user-replaceable battery, but only for users in Europe. The potential for a wider release of the revised Switch 2 has sparked interest among gamers and tech enthusiasts. As mobile phone manufacturers have increasingly incorporated repairability into their devices, gamers may benefit from a more durable and long-lasting console. With console generations lasting nearly a decade, any improvements to repairability and usability would be welcomed by consumers.