So, get this — Nintendo’s out here casually admitting their new Switch 2 might turn into your personal hand warmer if you’re in the middle of a heatwave. Yeah, something about using it in places that feel like a sauna is a no-go. They tossed out a warning on X (the artist formerly known as Twitter) that if you’re hanging out somewhere between 5 to 35 degrees Celsius, you’re golden. Anything hotter, and your game sesh could turn spicy.
Anyway, they said to avoid letting it bask under the blazing sun, especially since Japan’s playing a game of “let’s see how high the mercury can go.” Seriously, they mentioned folks yelling about its fans working overtime, sounding like a hair dryer stuck on max, just to keep things chill. I mean, you’d think it’s just the hardcore games that’d make it sweat, but nope — even stuff like Splatoon’s giving it a workout.
Oh, and if you’re camping out in places where the heat just doesn’t quit, like parts of the Middle East or Sahara — good luck! Unless you’re gaming in an AC-blessed oasis, you might be holding a toasty potato rather than a cool console. And, side note, with the planet cooking up more than ever these days, you might wanna think twice before taking your Switch 2 on a tropical vacation.
Funny thing is, the Switch 2 was supposed to be this big step up, hardware-wise. But here we are, it’s still not exactly a powerhouse compared to those tech beasts like GPD’s Win 5 and Ayaneo’s latest wizardry. Folks love it for that sweet, sweet exclusive Nintendo magic. But man, make it juggle a massive AAA title and it’s like asking a toddler to bench press — a bit much, really.
So, yeah, keep an eye out on Tom’s Hardware for all the spicy, fresh takes and nerdy breakdowns delivered right to your virtual doorstep. In case you ever need a distraction from watching your Switch try not to melt.
