Nintendo to Discontinue Original Switch in Europe

Nintendo will stop selling all iterations of the original Switch console in Europe by early 2025. This decision was confirmed by the company in an updated FAQ regarding revisions to Nintendo hardware available on the continent. The discontinuation applies to the original Switch, the Switch Lite, and the Switch OLED Model. This move precedes the anticipated launch of a successor console, with reports suggesting a new Switch 2 model featuring a replaceable battery is planned for the European market.

The company has not provided a specific end date for sales but indicated that the cessation will occur "next year," aligning with the early 2025 timeframe. The original Nintendo Switch was first released in March 2017, offering a hybrid design that allowed for both handheld and home console play. Its successor, the Switch Lite, was released in September 2019 as a dedicated handheld device, and the Switch OLED Model, featuring an enhanced display, launched in October 2021.

While Nintendo has not officially announced the Switch 2, industry speculation and supply chain reports suggest its development is underway. The mention of a "new version" with a replaceable battery in Europe indicates a potential focus on user repairability and longevity for future hardware. The discontinuation of the original Switch models in Europe is a standard practice as companies phase out older hardware to make way for new generations, ensuring a streamlined product offering for consumers.