Overview

• Nintendo Japan’s customer service posted on X that both the original Switch and Switch 2 must operate in ambient temperatures between 5°C and 35°C to prevent malfunctions.
• Players have reported Switch 2 consoles overheating even in less demanding titles like Splatoon and Pokémon, with fans spinning at full speed and occasional crashes in handheld and docked modes.
• Record heatwaves in Japan reaching 41.2°C and sustained high temperatures in regions such as the Middle East and South Asia highlight the difficulty of outdoor play without air conditioning.
• The Switch 2’s 5–35°C range is narrower than an iPhone’s 0–35°C (32–95°F) operating window, underscoring its greater vulnerability to high ambient temperatures.
• Despite its active cooling system, the Switch 2 can still struggle in unventilated or outdoor settings, risking hardware damage and performance drops.