Nintendo has confirmed that the original Nintendo Switch will be discontinued in Europe in early 2027, while the console will continue to be sold in other regions including North America and Japan.
The announcement follows reporting by Peter Glagowski and an official reply to IGN clarifying the company's regional plans for the platform.
Background and context
The Nintendo Switch first launched on March 3, 2017.
Over its lifespan the platform expanded to include multiple hardware variants — the original model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model — and amassed a substantial software library across physical and digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo has reported strong lifetime sales for the Switch family since launch, making it one of the company’s most successful consoles.
Company statement and regional clarification
In response to coverage that Nintendo of Europe would discontinue the original Switch in 2027, Nintendo provided a regional clarification to IGN.
The company said it intends to continue selling the Nintendo Switch in regions outside of Nintendo of Europe, confirming that the decision applies specifically to the European market.
What is confirmed
- Nintendo of Europe announced the plan to discontinue the original Switch in early 2027.
- Nintendo told IGN it will continue selling the Nintendo Switch in regions outside of Nintendo of Europe, including North America and Japan.
- The Switch platform launched on March 3, 2017, and has since been sold in multiple hardware versions and supported through the Nintendo eShop and other digital services.
Why this matters
A console discontinuation affects new hardware availability, retail stocking, and regional supply chains.
For publishers, retailers, and consumers in Europe the announcement signals a wind-down of new unit production and distribution for the original Switch model in that market beginning in 2027.
Nintendo’s clarification that sales will continue elsewhere ensures that demand in North America and Japan can still be met through that date.
Reporting and source
This article is based on the regional discontinuation report and Nintendo's statement to IGN, as originally covered by freelance gaming journalist Peter Glagowski.
For ongoing updates on Nintendo hardware, Nintendo Direct news, and eShop changes, official Nintendo channels and press releases remain the primary sources.
The announcement follows reporting by Peter Glagowski and an official reply to IGN clarifying the company's regional plans for the platform.
Background and context
The Nintendo Switch first launched on March 3, 2017.
Over its lifespan the platform expanded to include multiple hardware variants — the original model, Nintendo Switch Lite, and the Nintendo Switch OLED Model — and amassed a substantial software library across physical and digital storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop.
Nintendo has reported strong lifetime sales for the Switch family since launch, making it one of the company’s most successful consoles.
Company statement and regional clarification
In response to coverage that Nintendo of Europe would discontinue the original Switch in 2027, Nintendo provided a regional clarification to IGN.
The company said it intends to continue selling the Nintendo Switch in regions outside of Nintendo of Europe, confirming that the decision applies specifically to the European market.
What is confirmed
- Nintendo of Europe announced the plan to discontinue the original Switch in early 2027.
- Nintendo told IGN it will continue selling the Nintendo Switch in regions outside of Nintendo of Europe, including North America and Japan.
- The Switch platform launched on March 3, 2017, and has since been sold in multiple hardware versions and supported through the Nintendo eShop and other digital services.
Why this matters
A console discontinuation affects new hardware availability, retail stocking, and regional supply chains.
For publishers, retailers, and consumers in Europe the announcement signals a wind-down of new unit production and distribution for the original Switch model in that market beginning in 2027.
Nintendo’s clarification that sales will continue elsewhere ensures that demand in North America and Japan can still be met through that date.
Reporting and source
This article is based on the regional discontinuation report and Nintendo's statement to IGN, as originally covered by freelance gaming journalist Peter Glagowski.
For ongoing updates on Nintendo hardware, Nintendo Direct news, and eShop changes, official Nintendo channels and press releases remain the primary sources.
