The Switch's Shelf Life: How Long Will Nintendo Keep Selling a Product Past Its Prime? The Nintendo Switch has been an unprecedented success story in modern gaming since its release in 2017.
Despite initial concerns about its hybrid design and price point, it has carved out a dedicated niche for itself in the gaming landscape.
However, with new European regulations requiring easily replaceable batteries in consumer electronics looming, Nintendo announced that it will stop selling the original Switch in Europe next February.