The EU's new Nintendo Switch 2 model teardown confirms smaller battery, slightly heavier console
The updated Nintendo Switch 2 model has started shipping, and players are taking it apart to see how it differs from the launch model.
The updated Nintendo Switch 2 model has started shipping, and players are taking it apart to see how it differs from the launch model.
The short version
- In case you're unaware, Nintendo announced it's developing new revisions of the Switch 2 console and its accessories that comply with the European Union's Right to Repair directive and updated battery regulations .
- In order to comply with the EU's rules, battery-powered devices must allow users to easily access and replace their batteries.
- Nintendo previously said the new model would became available starting sometime this summer , and now the revised design has started hitting store shelves.
What happened
In a video comparing the launch model with the EU-compliant revision, YouTube channel Nintendúo opens up both units to show all the differences. As Nintendo's updated designs revealed in July , the new model does indeed have a smaller battery.
Why it matters
Battery capacity has been cut down by 1 percent, or about 48 mAh.
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