Nintendo has announced that it will be discontinuing the original Switch console in Europe, effective mid-February 2027. This move has left many gamers wondering what prompted this decision, with speculation pointing to the EU's Right to Repair laws as a potential factor.

The good news for gamers outside of Europe is that this discontinuation will not affect sales in other regions, with Nintendo confirming that the Switch 1 will still be available worldwide.

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  • The discontinuation of the Switch 1 in Europe is expected to take place in mid-February 2027.
  • The move is likely linked to the EU's Right to Repair laws, which aim to make it easier for consumers to repair their electronic devices.
  • Nintendo has confirmed that the discontinuation will not affect sales of the Switch 1 in other regions, including North America and Japan.
  • The company has not announced any plans to replace the Switch 1 with a new model in Europe, but it's likely that the Switch OLED will become the default option for European gamers.

Source: Eurogamer