Nintendo Switch 2 May Overheat in Hot Climates: Avoid Using Above 35°C (95°F), Advises Big N

Oh man, Nintendo just put it out there—Switch 2 might become a mini oven if you’re in, like, a desert or something. So, storytime: I’m scrolling through X (remember when it was just Twitter?) and Nintendo’s like, “Hey, don’t melt your Switch.” They’re talking temperatures, like, specific ones—5 to 35 degrees Celsius, and I’m thinking, “Great, not everyone lives in a fridge, Nintendo.”

Japan’s hitting over 35°C, and they say, “Cool it with the outdoor gaming.” Yeah, easier said than done when you just wanna frag some demons or race turtles while catching a tan. Ever held one of those things when it’s overheating? Feels like you’re clutching a potato straight from the oven. Who knew Splatoon could double as a sauna session?

And there’s more—like people from, oh, I dunno, the Sahara or some sizzling corner of the world, they’re basically sunbathing while their Switch has a meltdown. It’s like, “Play indoors, kids!” But who’s got time for A/C when you wanna chase Pikachu down the street?

Oh, and let’s talk hardware. They spruced up the Switch 2, sure, but it’s still like giving a turtle a fancy new shell—it’s not outracing any hares. Especially when you throw in big-league games. Those fans go brrrrr and suddenly, you wonder if it’s gaming or turbocharging your snacks.

So yeah, watch out where you game. Anyway—wait, was there more? No idea, got sidetracked by the thought of yet another console turning into toast.

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