US EditionNintendo Issues Switch 2 Heat Warning as Temperatures Rise
JAPAN, AUG 4 – Nintendo advises Switch 2 users to avoid temperatures above 35°C to prevent overheating and potential system shutdowns, a common limitation shared by other handheld devices.
- On August 5, 2025, an excessive heat warning in the Tokyo area prompted Nintendo to warn Switch 2 owners about overheating risks.
- Recently, user reports emerged of Switch 2 overheating and crashing amid rising temperatures, and Nintendo issued the same warning for the original Switch in July 2022.
- Between 5 and 35 °C, Nintendo wrote this month that the device's temperature may rise, possibly causing malfunctions, so use it within this range.
- Nintendo recommends keeping the device away from direct sunlight, as extreme heat may cause performance issues or shutdowns, according to company warnings.
- Beyond Nintendo devices, the iPhone 16 and Steam Deck also share the 95 °F temperature limit, illustrating industry-wide restrictions on ambient temperature.
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