I was just scrolling through X (which, for those not keeping track, used to be Twitter), and stumbled upon something odd and a little concerning. Nintendo laid down the law about their shiny new Switch 2 console — it’s at risk of overheating if you’re, say, in the middle of a desert or anywhere it’s toasty outside. Crazy, right? They’ve got this range, 5 to 35°C, and if you breach it, boom, your beloved gaming session might go up in virtual flames. Or at least, that’s what could happen.
Nintendo’s X (yeah, still weird calling it that) post was a little red flag waving in the summer breeze. They’re all, “Hey, don’t use these things outdoors,” because apparently, Japan’s been boiling alive these days. Sometimes, when you just wanna catch Pokémon in the park, you know?
People have been flooding forums since last month, tales of their Switch 2s turning into mini hairdryers — fans whirring like they’re trying to take off. Imagine your hands gripping something hotter than your morning coffee. Uh, no thanks. And while folks might think, “Ah, it’s probably just Cyberpunk 2077 being its overly ambitious self,” no, even games like Splatoon are making them freak out.
It’s a real bummer for anyone in hot spots, especially in places where 35°C is just a Tuesday. Places like the Sahara or parts of South Asia might mean lovers of Mario are sticking close to their ACs. Global warming’s got consoles sweating, and they’re not programmed for this heat stress.
The Switch 2 is packing more heat (figuratively and literally) than the original, but let’s face it, it’s still kinda like trying to run with pro-athletes in clunky boots. GPD Win 5, anyone? Ayaneo Next 2? Those are the real athletes here. True, Nintendo’s got those exclusive games we all go bonkers over, but shoving more hefty AAA titles in there? Seems like the console’s performance might just flatten.
So, if you’re a Switch fan, maybe it’s better to cozy up indoors for now. Or just hope for a cooler wave to sweep across this burning planet.
