Steam Deck and all gaming handhelds will need replaceable batteries by 2027 due to new EU regulations

The European Council of the European Union has set out new regulations on the production and recycling of portable batteries that means all devices and appliances - including gaming handhelds such as the Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally - will need to have removable and replaceable batteries from 2027 onwards. The recently adopted regulation aims to “strengthen sustainability rules for batteries and waste batteries,” according to the European Council's press release, as well as ensuring that they’re “safe, sustainable and competitive.”

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