Switch 2 Systems With Swappable Batteries Coming This Year, But Not In The US

The Switch 2 is going to get a bit heavier in Europe, thanks to a consumer-friendly change required by European Union regulations. That's because the hybrid system will be sold with a swappable battery starting this fall. Nintendo of Europe has released new specifications on how Switch 2 and various accessories will be updated with user-replaceable batteries over the last half of 2026 and into 2027. Keep in mind that this isn't a recall or safety issue, so won't affect current owners.

The revised Switch 2 will sport a 5172mAh swappable battery, which is 1% less in capacity than the current model. The system alone will also weigh 10 grams more at 411 grams overall. But once you add on the new Joy-Con 2 controllers, the Switch 2 will be about 14 grams heavier at 548 grams.

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The updated Joy-Con 2 controllers are planned to arrive in the winter for Europe, with no changes in battery capacity. However, each one will beef up by about 2 grams with the user-replacable batteries. 

Meanwhile, the Switch 2 Pro Controller will also arrive this winter in Europe but with a more notable battery capacity dip of 16%. The swappable 897mAh battery will also mean this controller feels lighter than the current one with 7 grams shaved off to total 228 grams.

The Nintendo 64 controller for Switch and GameCube controller for Switch 2 are also receiving revised editions with swappable batteries early next year. The Nintendo 64 pad will only see a 1-gram weight increase, while the GameCube controller will have 5% more battery capacity and a 5-gram weight increase.

The original Joy-Con controllers are currently getting replaced with new models across Europe, with no changes whatsoever regarding battery capacity or weight. Last month, Switch 2 officially celebrated its first anniversary. 

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