- Nintendo has warned against the use of Switch and Switch 2 systems outside in warm weather
- You should avoid using the system at temperatures above 95 ° F / 35 ° C
- The announcement comes during a tokyo heat wave
Nintendo has issued a warning to those who use their consoles outside.
“When a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2 is used in a high temperature environment, the device temperature can increase,” said a recent publication of social networks that we have translated by machine.
“This could cause malfunction, so use it in a place between 5–35 ° C [41-95°F]”Continuous”. Recently, temperatures have exceeded 35 ° C [95°F]. Be careful when using it outdoors. “
The warning occurs as summer enters full peak and temperatures begin to increase. In Japan, Tokyo and the IZU islands are currently subject to a heat warning, with temperatures that are expected to reach dangerously high levels on August 6.
Parts of the US are also experiencing heat in the 95 ° F / 35 ° C region, while the United Kingdom is in the tail of its last heat wave.
Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 owners should think twice before using their systems outside in such climatic conditions to avoid potential damage.
If you are looking for some games to try while you sat right next to your air conditioning unit, see our recently updated guide for the 15 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2025.
