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Coverage· Nintendo· Published Sep 6, 2026

Europe gets a Nintendo Switch 2 revision with easier battery replacement

Nintendo has released a new Nintendo Switch 2 model in Europe that makes the console’s battery easier for users to replace, with updated identifiers and structural changes also affecting Joy-Con 2.

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Signal Summary

The source says the revised packaging uses an “OSM” code, while the new model’s serial number and console begin with “HLE” instead of the original model’s “HAE” prefix. Battery-related changes were made to both the console and controllers; the revision is slightly heavier and has marginally lower battery capacity. The source connects the update to European battery regulations expected to begin applying early next year.

Why It Matters

The revision improves battery serviceability for European Nintendo Switch 2 owners and gives buyers practical ways to distinguish it from the original model. The source does not provide the regulations’ exact start date or confirm availability outside Europe.

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  • Nintendo EverythingDocumentOriginal

    Video: First look at Europe's new Nintendo Switch 2 model with user-replaceable battery with comparison and teardown

    “We have a first look at the new Nintendo Switch 2 model that just released in Europe, which allows users to easily replace the console’s battery. This comes courtesy of YouTuber Nintendúo. Up until now, it wasn’t very easy to replace Nintendo Switch 2’s battery if that was something you wanted to do. But with new battery regulations coming to...”
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