Whoa, so here’s the deal with the Switch 2. Folks in Japan, and yeah, even beyond, are having a heck of a time with this thing running hot. Like, “Where’s my oven mitt?” kind of hot. I mean, playing a game like Cyberpunk 2077? Sure, that might make sense. But Pokémon? Really?
So these stories are trickling in from a bunch of places, mostly Japanese social media. Imagine playing Rune Factory, and the fan suddenly sounds like it’s doing its best helicopter impression. Fans are just going wild — and that’s not to mention the random crashes and pauses. Like, mid-game! Ever been on a winning streak and then your console decides it’s nap time? Yeah, fun stuff.
And it’s not just dock mode. Handheld mode’s got issues too. One person said the Switch 2 got so hot, it could probably fry an egg. Or at least, I imagine so. Anyway, it’s happening all around, with people on Facebook and Reddit chiming in with their own “oh no, it’s hot” moments.
One user’s tale: they’re playing Tears of the Kingdom, relaxed after a workday, and, wham, the Switch 2 tells them it’s overheating and needs a nap. Twice. Seriously, twice.
What to do if your Switch 2’s throwing a heat tantrum? Nintendo’s like, “Go basic.” Move your dock, clear the vents, and just chill while your console does too. If nothing works, well, it’s repair time.
And here’s the twist: we even ran our own tests. Got the thing toasty at 117 degrees F while docked. In case you’re wondering, that’s like patting a friendly but really warm puppy when it’s undocked.
Funny thing is, despite these hiccups, Switch 2 has been a huge hit. We’re talking record-smashing sales — so much so that Nintendo’s big boss had to apologize for not having enough consoles to go around. Oh, and some users found their accounts blocked over using Mig Flash drives. What even?
Anyway, keep tabs on Tom’s Hardware for more weird and wonderful stories. Maybe we’ll figure out a fix before the next game night meltdown.
