EQUIPThe Verge · 2d ago
Logitech will pull a Nintendo — only European mice will come with replaceable batteries
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Logitech plans to restrict user-replaceable battery options to the European market to meet upcoming 2027 regulatory requirements. This strategic move mirrors Nintendo's regional compliance model, maintaining legacy integrated hardware designs for global distribution outside the European Union.
- 01New European regulations will mandate user-replaceable batteries for portable devices by February 2027
- 02Logitech will implement hardware changes exclusively for European models rather than updating global inventory
- 03The regional compliance strategy follows Nintendo's precedent with the Switch 2 hardware specifications
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In June, Nintendo announced a new version of the Switch 2 that should let you easily replace its battery pack - but only for Europe. Logitech will do much the same. User-replaceable batteries will be the law in Europe in February 2027, but instead of bringing them to the rest of the world, Logitech plans […]