Nintendo to Cease Original Switch Sales in Europe by 2027
WHO:
Engadget - Nintendo is the organization involved in the decision to cease sales.
Techmeme - The article references Andrew Webster from The Verge as the author.
WHAT:
Eurogamer.net - Nintendo will begin replacing selected products in European territories with revisions that contain a user-replaceable battery on a rolling basis.
Eurogamer.net - The first batch of revised products will hit stores in summer 2026, with additional products planned for autumn, winter, and early 2027.
Eurogamer.net - The Switch 2 console will have a 1 percent smaller battery and will gain around 10g in weight.
Eurogamer.net - The latest Pro Controller will see a 16 percent smaller battery replacement.
Eurogamer.net - Joy-Con revisions will start hitting stores this summer, with the Switch 2 console arriving around autumn, and the Pro Controller refresh in winter.
Engadget - Nintendo will stop selling the Switch 1 in Europe.
Techmeme - Nintendo plans to stop selling the original Switch, Lite, and OLED in Europe.
Techmeme - Nintendo will update the Switch 2 to comply with new EU battery rules.
WHERE:
Engadget - The sales cessation will occur in Europe.
Techmeme - The sales cessation will occur in Europe.
WHEN:
Techmeme - Nintendo plans to stop selling the original Switch, Lite, and OLED in Europe from mid-February 2027.
The Verge - Sales of Nintendo Switch hardware on Nintendo Store will also end in mid-February 2027.
Eurogamer.net - The rollout of revised products will start in summer 2026, with the Switch 2 console arriving around autumn, and the Pro Controller refresh in winter, followed by N64 and GameCube controllers in early 2027.
Techmeme - Nintendo plans to stop selling the original Switch, Lite, and OLED in Europe from mid-February 2027.
WHY:
Eurogamer.net - The decision comes as part of compliance with the EU's Right to Repair directive and new battery regulations.
Engadget - The decision to stop sales is to comply with battery regulations.
Techmeme - The decision is made alongside an update to the Switch 2 to coincide with European battery regulations.
HOW:
Techmeme - Nintendo will update the Switch 2 to comply with new EU battery rules.
(UPDATED July 6, 2026 19:30 UTC)
Nintendo has announced plans to stop selling the original Switch, Lite, and OLED models in Europe starting in mid-February 2027. Additionally, sales of Nintendo Switch hardware on the Nintendo Store will also come to an end at that time. This decision is part of the company's compliance with the EU's Right to Repair directive and new battery regulations.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 17:52 UTC)
Nintendo is set to begin replacing selected products in European territories with revisions that feature user-replaceable batteries, starting this summer. The first batch will include Joy-Con revisions, with the Switch 2 console expected to arrive in autumn and a refreshed Pro Controller in winter, followed by N64 and GameCube controllers in early 2027. Notably, the Switch 2 will have a slightly smaller battery and gain a bit of weight, while the latest Pro Controller will see a significant reduction in battery size.
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(UPDATED July 6, 2026 16:07 UTC)
Nintendo has announced that it will cease sales of the original Switch, Lite, and OLED models in Europe starting from mid-February 2027. This decision is part of their effort to comply with new European battery regulations, and it coincides with an update to the Switch 2 to meet these requirements. The news was reported by Andrew Webster from The Verge, highlighting the significant changes coming to Nintendo's product lineup in the region.