- Nintendo warned against the use of Switch and Switch 2 systems outside in hot weather
- You should avoid using the system at temperatures above 95 ° F / 35 ° C
- The announcement occurs in a heat wave in Tokyo
Nintendo has issued a warning to those who use their consoles outside.
“When using a Nintendo switch or a Nintendo 2 switch in a high temperature environment, the temperature of the device may increase,” said a recent publication of social media that we have translated by machine.
“This could potentially cause malfunctions, so please use it in a place between 5 and 35 ° C [41-95°F]”He continued.” Recently, temperatures exceeded 35 ° C [95°F]. Be careful when using it outside. “”
The warning comes as summer is in full swing and temperatures are starting to increase. In Japan, Tokyo and the Izu Islands are currently subject to a heat warning, temperatures that should reach dangerously high levels on August 6.
Parts of the United States also experience well in the region of 95 ° F / 35 ° C, while the United Kingdom is at the tail of its last heat wave.
Owners of Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 should think twice to use their systems outside in such weather conditions in order to avoid potential damage.
If you are looking for games to try while sitting right next to your air conditioning unit, see our recently updated guide to the 15 best Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2025.
