Nintendo Switch 2 Requires Air Conditioning in Hot Climates: Avoid Playing Above 35°C (95°F) to Prevent Overheating

You know, Nintendo just dropped this bit of news about their new Switch 2 getting all hot and bothered when the weather turns up the heat. Weird, right? So, on their social media — yeah, what was once called Twitter — they basically warned everyone that both the OG Switch and this newbie need to chill in temps between 5 and 35°C. Japan’s sitting in a sauna too, so they’re like, maybe don’t take it outside. Clearly, common sense isn’t so common.

And, oh boy, folks are already about to blow a gasket over this. July was wild, with people saying their Switch 2s were trying really hard to keep their cool. Picture fans whirring like tiny helicopters — someone even said theirs got so toasty it was uncomfortable to hold. Not just during intense gaming like playing Cyberpunk, but even with light stuff like Splatoon, or—wait for it—Pokémon! Isn’t it supposed to be a chill game?

Then there’s the kicker for those living in oven-like climates. Get this: people in places like, I don’t know, the Middle East or South Asia, where it’s scorching, will have a tough time unless they have air conditioning blasting. And with the planet turning into a frying pan, more and more places might face this hot mess.

The Switch 2 sure got a big facelift from its older sibling, but let’s be real, it’s still kinda wimpy next to the powerhouse handhelds out there. People love it for those exclusive games, right? But now, with more AAA games popping up, it’s like they’re asking this little engine to climb a mountain it isn’t built for.

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