# Nintendo Switch 2 replaceable battery launch > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-2-replaceable-battery-launch > Updated: 2026-09-04T20:19:47.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2. A revised version of the Nintendo Switch 2 featuring a user-replaceable battery has launched in Europe. This hardware modification is intended to comply with upcoming European Union regulations regarding battery reparability scheduled for February 2027. The modification results in a slight reduction in battery capacity from 5,220 mAh to 5,172 mAh, with an estimated impact on battery life of only a few minutes. The device is approximately 12 to 14 grams heavier than the original model. A teardown by YouTuber Nintendúo reveals that the replacement process is designed to be straightforward; users can access the battery by unscrewing the Joy-Con rails and removing the rear chassis, a process that eliminates the need for thermal paste or complex heat shield removal. Consumers can identify this specific model by a serial number beginning with ‘HLE’ rather than ‘HAE’, or by an ‘OSM’ code on the packaging. As Nintendo moves forward with this revised Switch 2 model in Europe, the company is reportedly retiring the original Nintendo Switch console. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Nintendo Switch 2 hardware revision released in Europe Nintendo has released a revised Nintendo Switch 2 in Europe featuring a user-replaceable battery to comply with upcoming EU regulations, resulting in a slightly heavier console with minor capacity changes. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-switch-2-features-user-replaceable-battery ### 2026-08-27: Nintendo Switch 2 with replaceable battery launches in Spain Nintendo has released a revised Switch 2 in Spain with a user-replaceable battery to meet upcoming EU reparability regulations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nintendo-switch-2-with-replaceable-battery-launches-in-spain --- Cite as: Nintendo Switch 2 replaceable battery launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nintendo-switch-2-replaceable-battery-launch