Nintendo Switch 2 Units Report Overheating — Users Experience Freezing and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

Okay, let’s dive into this swirling mess about the Switch 2 overheating. So, apparently in Japan, folks are having these wild times with their consoles heating up like a hot potato. Not exactly a pleasant gaming experience, right? Some peeps even mentioned playing hefty titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or more chill ones like Pokémon and Splatoon, and bam—sudden crashes and freeze-ups. The fans are working overtime, almost like they’re trying to lift off! One person playing Rune Factory was like, “The fan’s going nuts, maybe it’s overheating?” I mean, sounds logical, kinda.

Now, let’s talk about dock mode versus handheld mode—big debate, by the way. Someone said their game crashed five times while docked, and it was like the fans were performing a symphony, all at max volume. Then, someone else mentioned holding the thing felt like holding a hot cup of coffee. Not cool, literally!

What’s crazy is this issue isn’t only in Japan. Nope! On Facebook and Reddit, people are also grumbling about their sweaty palms from an overly warm Switch 2. One Reddit user got this “system overheating” warning, twice, while playing Tears of the Kingdom. And another person was like, “Yeah, mine’s hot too,” when they picked it from the dock after work. So relatable.

If you’re into DIY fixes, Nintendo’s got this list—kinda basic, though. Basically, unplug it, let it chill, move the dock, clear air vents, blah blah blah. Like, thanks for the riddle-solving tips, Nintendo. But if these don’t work, they suggest sending it back, which, let’s be real, is not the vibe.

While this issue is buzzing around, it’s not an epidemic, at least not yet. We did a bit of our own geek testing and recorded 117 degrees Fahrenheit when docked. In handheld mode, it’s down to 102. Feels toasty but manageable, you know?

Now, while the Switch 2 launch was a banger, breakin’ sales records and whatnot, there’s some drama with account bans over using certain types of flash drives for game storage. It’s like they’re riding high, but dealing with turbulence.

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