Oh boy, so Nintendo’s got this new Switch 2, right? And they’re saying it can turn into a little furnace if you’re playing outside on a hot day. Like, they posted on what used to be Twitter or something—how’s that for trying to stay updated? Anyway, they said, “Hey folks, maybe keep it cool, between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius.” Which is hilariously impossible if you live where the sun decided to set up camp.
So, what’s happening? People are already yelling about their Switch 2s turning into handheld campfires. Imagine just trying to play some Splatoon or Pokémon and suddenly it’s like holding a cup of molten lava. Some folks even had the thing melt down on them, not just with the big-shot games like Cyberpunk, mind you. That’s… not comforting.
Let’s talk geography for a sec. If you’re kicking it in the Middle East or some parts of South Asia, you might as well tether yourself to an A/C unit because playing outside ain’t gonna happen unless you want a toasted console. It’s like, the world’s getting hotter, so… console roasting parties, anyone?
Now, sure, the Switch 2 got beefed up compared to the old version. But compared to those fancy GPD Win 5s or Ayaneo Next 2s? It’s like bringing a knife to a gunfight. Nintendo’s pushing for all these AAA games, but I guess they forgot a mini AC unit might’ve been a good pack-in accessory.
So yeah, Nintendo’s warning is out there—don’t make your Switch faint from heat exhaustion. Maybe they could’ve gone for a design overhaul? Who knows. Anyway—oh, and follow Tom’s Hardware on, uh, Google News or something for more bits and bobs.
