Nintendo Switch 2: Big N Advises Against Playing in Climates Over 35°C (95°F) Due to Overheating Risks

Okay, so here’s the scoop, or maybe it’s just me rambling about something I saw online. Nintendo has been talking about their new Switch 2 console, and you know, it’s got this little hiccup—it can get hotter than a jalapeño in July if you’re playing it outside when it’s scorching. They put this out there on their X account (yeah, that’s Twitter’s new look), saying something like, “Hey folks, keep it cool between 5 and 35°C.” I guess they’re worried since Japan’s been hitting temps above 35°C lately. Makes sense, right?

People already started chatting about this overheating drama back in early July. Apparently, the fans in these things were going full blast—like a jet engine in a tiny console—trying to chill everything out. And it wasn’t just the big blockbuster games causing trouble; even lighter stuff like Pokémon decided it was sauna time for the console. One user even complained their Switch 2 was too hot to handle. Literally.

Now, I’m thinking about all those gamers living where it’s always hotter than heck—like, say, the Middle East or parts of India. How are they supposed to keep the fun going without their Switch 2 turning into a sizzling skillet? Maybe it’s time to move to an igloo? But as temps keep rising globally (#climatechange), more folks will probably run into this hiccup too.

Here’s the kicker, the Switch 2 got a beefed-up engine under the hood compared to the original. But, some folks say it’s still lagging behind newer handhelds like the GPD Win 5. It’s like having a shiny new bike but still pedaling uphill—if that makes sense. People love their Nintendo exclusive games, sure, but all these new AAA titles? They’re pushing the little console to its limits, like trying to fit a circus in a clown car. Anyway, how’d I end up here? Oh right, stay cool, gamers. Or maybe I just got sidetracked… as usual.