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Information about upcoming battery-related revisions to some Nintendo products
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Starting summer 2026, in preparation for upcoming changes in European battery regulations coming into effect in mid-February 2027, selected Nintendo products in Europe will begin to be replaced on a rolling basis by revisions that contain a user-replaceable battery. There is no difference in functionality between current products and revised products containing user-replaceable batteries.<br>The first revised products are expected to become available from summer 2026, with additional products becoming available in autumn, winter, and early 2027. Due to a variety of factors, revised products may not become available in all European countries simultaneously.<br>The table below shows the estimated earliest availability in Nintendo Store, although please note that these timings may change depending on manufacturing, distribution, and other factors. Availability at retailers may also vary, so please check with your local retailers in the future for more information.<br>Product Estimated earliest availability in Nintendo Store Updated specifications Joy-Con pair (selected colours)<br>Joy-Con (L) Neon Blue<br>Joy-Con (R) Neon Red<br>Different colours will be available at different times throughout the year, starting from summer<br>Battery capacity: No change<br>Weight: No change<br>Nintendo Switch 2 console<br>Autumn<br>Battery capacity: 5172mAh, approximately 1% smaller than current version (5220mAh) The included Joy-Con 2 controllers will also contain user-replaceable batteries.<br>Weight: Approximately 411g, around 10g heavier than current version (approximately 401g).<br>With Joy-Con 2 controllers attached: Approximately 548g, around 14g heavier than current version (approximately 534g).<br>Joy-Con 2 pair<br>Joy-Con 2 (L)<br>Joy-Con 2 (R) This winter<br>Battery capacity: No change.<br>Weight:<br>Joy-Con 2 (L): Approximately 68g, around 2g heavier than current version (approximately 66g).<br>Joy-Con 2 (R): Approximately 69g, around 2g heavier than current version (approximately 67g).<br>Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller This winter<br>Battery capacity: 897mAh, approximately 16% smaller than current version (1070mAh).<br>Weight: Approximately 228g, around 7g lighter than current version (approximately 235g).<br>Nintendo 64 (N64) Controller for Nintendo Switch Early 2027<br>Battery capacity: No change.<br>Weight: Approximately 234g, around 1g heavier than current version (approximately 233g).<br>Nintendo GameCube (GCN) Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 Early 2027<br>Battery capacity: 525mAh, approximately 5% larger than current version (500mAh).<br>Weight: 215g, around 5g heavier than current version (210g).
More information will be shared shortly before each revised product becomes...