Nintendo to Discontinue Original Switch Models in March 2027, Marking an End

Several Nintendo products—including every model of the original Nintendo Switch—are set to be discontinued in March 2027. Over the last ten years, Nintendo has ridden strong momentum thanks to its games and portable hardware, with the Nintendo Switch in particular reshaping how many players experience its catalog. From titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to Pokemon Sword and Shield, the Switch (along with the OLED and Lite variants) has become a go-to home for gamers around the world. That era is now ending for millions of users in 2027.

Nintendo has also officially confirmed a new Nintendo Switch 2 model, highlighting the major upgrade it introduces.

Say Goodbye to Nintendo Switch in One Key Region

In March 2027, Nintendo plans to stop selling all Nintendo Switch 1 models in Europe. The reason is a legal mandate tied to replaceable batteries—something Nintendo says it will not implement for the older Switch systems and other affected products. Nintendo also notes that Switch battery packs can become problematic in certain scenarios, which is part of why the regulation exists. In its announcement, Nintendo outlines which items will receive battery replacements to comply with the updated rules during the window from Winter 2026 into early 2027. That compliance plan includes Joy-Cons, the Nintendo Switch 2, and its accessories, and it even extends to Nintendo 64 and Nintendo GameCube controllers when used with Switch and Switch 2. At the same time, Nintendo says other consoles and related products will be discontinued in Europe. The affected items are:

• Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) Controller for Nintendo Switch
• Pokemon GO Plus +
• Nintendo Switch
• Nintendo Switch Lite
• Nintendo Switch OLED
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
• SEGA Mega Drive Control Pad for Nintendo Switch
• Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) Controller for Nintendo Switch