Nintendo Switch 2 model with replaceable battery appears in FCC database
A Nintendo Switch 2 console model featuring a replaceable battery has received FCC certification in the US. The device, designated BEE-001 (-01), was previously indicated as an Europe-only release.
A Nintendo Switch 2 game console model, reportedly featuring a replaceable battery, has gained certification from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The unit, identified by the model number BEE-001 (-01), had previously been noted as intended solely for the European market.
The FCC certification suggests Nintendo may be planning a broader release of the device beyond Europe, although the company has not officially confirmed any international launch plans.
In related news, a GameCube controller for the Switch, model BEE-021, recently saw a new variant (BEE-021 (-01)) added to Japan's certification database. Additionally, an N64 controller for the Switch model HAC-043 also received an updated designation (HAC-043 (-01)) after certification in Canada.
The addition of the '(-01)' suffix to these various controller and console model numbers has led some observers to speculate about potential features like swappable batteries, though no official confirmation has been provided by Nintendo.