Nintendo will discontinue sales of the original Switch lineup in Europe from mid-February 2027, as required by EU legislation on accessible consumer hardware batteries.
From this date, the Switch, Switch Lite, and OLED models will no longer be supplied to retailers, and sales will also end on the Nintendo Store.
All three models will continue to be manufactured through 2026 and “should be widely available in Europe” until mid-February 2027.
This change also affects accessories such as the original Pro Controller, Pokémon Go Plus +, NES controller, Sega Mega Drive Control Pad, and SNES controller.
Nintendo will begin rolling out the revised Switch 2 consoles this summer.
Replacement Joy-Con 2 controllers and the Pro Controller will be available this winter. Nintendo 64 and Gamecube controllers will launch in early 2027.
Battery replacement kits will also be available for purchase from the Nintendo Store in Europe.
Nintendo noted that “due to a variety of factors, revised products may not become available in all European countries simultaneously” and confirmed there is “no difference in functionality” between current and revised products.
It remains unclear how this revision will affect existing Switch 2 owners or their warranty status in the EU.
The new EU legislation requires manufacturers to ensure batteries are accessible to consumers by 2027, using standard or specialised tools, and to provide clear instructions and safety information.
