Oh boy, so here’s the scoop — Nintendo just put it out there that their new Switch 2, well, it might fry like an egg on a sidewalk if you’re not careful. Yeah, so it’s like, “Hey folks, maybe don’t play outside when it’s scorching hot, okay?” They’re saying it straight on X (which used to be Twitter, but honestly, who remembers that, right?). Both the original Switch and this shiny new Switch 2 need a cozy environment between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. I mean, I’d probably melt outside too. Just saying.
And then, they warned about those sizzling temps in Japan lately, like over 35 degrees Celsius — whew! So, yeah, if you’re feeling bold and think of gaming outdoors, maybe, just maybe, reconsider. They posted a whole warning about it, hoping people pay attention before their gaming session turns into a meltdown, literally.
People have already started to chatter about their Switch 2s getting a tad too toasty around early July. Fans buzzing like a bee, trying to calm the thing down. Some folks have even said it almost burnt their hands — not just when playing those heavy-hitter games like Cyberpunk 2077, but even stuff like Splatoon or Pokémon. That’s wild, right? It’s not supposed to be a handheld sauna.
And here’s something else to chew on — what about folks living in scorchingly hot places like the Middle East or South Asia? Those spots see temperatures that laugh at 35 degrees like it’s a cool spring breeze. Without AC, good luck keeping the Switch 2 from turning into a mini volcano.
The Switch 2 got a solid upgrade — I mean, they tried — but it’s still kind of like bringing a knife to a gunfight when it stands next to powerhouses like the GPD Win 5. While Nintendo fans are usually in it for the exclusive games, the ambition to host more AAA titles might just push these consoles to break a sweat — and not in a good way.
Anyway, stay cool out there, literally, and maybe give the console a breather when the sun’s going wild. Yeah?
