Nintendo Will Revise Switch 2 and 2 Controllers for EU Battery Law by 2027
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Updated · Polygon · Jun 4
Nintendo Will Revise Switch 2 and 2 Controllers for EU Battery Law by 2027
3 articles · Updated · Polygon · Jun 4
Summary
Nintendo quietly updated its EU compliance page to say hardware with model numbers starting “BEE” will get versions with user-replaceable batteries by Feb. 18, 2027.
BEE-001 is the Switch 2, while BEE-012 and BEE-014 cover Joy-Con 2 and the Pro Controller, indicating all three products are slated for redesigns.
Current battery replacement is far from simple: official service requires a Nintendo repair request, while unofficial swaps can take hours, specialized tools and risk damaging the device.
The change is driven by the EU’s 2024 Right to Repair push and battery rules, which require easier repairability in consumer electronics to cut waste and extend product life.