THE FUSE

Thanks to Europe, we’re still reaping the benefits of Apple’s bent knee, which saw USB-C introduced to iPhones everywhere. Not even Nintendo can avoid the EU’s newest regulations, which come into effect in mid-February 2027. Soon, Switch 2 consoles will be kitted out with ‘user-replaceable’ batteries. As it stands, Nintendo’s hardware has its batteries glued inside the case, with no safe way to swap ’em out.