Nintendo Co., Ltd. is trading 6.3% up at $42.31 following reports that the upcoming Switch 2 will feature a user-replaceable battery to meet new EU regulations.
- The redesign is viewed as a strategic move to secure European regulatory compliance, ensuring the next-generation console meets strict sustainability and repairability standards.
- Investors anticipate the user-replaceable battery will extend the hardware's lifecycle, which is supportive of long-term console sales and recurring software revenue expectations.