Several gamers have taken to social media to report that their Nintendo Switch 2 consoles are overheating during gameplay sessions. While it was anticipated that the Nintendo Switch 2 might generate more heat than its predecessor, these overheating incidents have caught many fans by surprise.

Launched on June 5, the Nintendo Switch 2 has been a commercial success, with over 3.5 million units sold in just four days, setting a new record for Nintendo. The upgraded console features enhanced technology like Nvidia DLSS support and has generally received positive feedback. However, these overheating reports are emerging as a potential concern for users.

As reported by Nintendo Soup, Japanese gamers have been particularly vocal about these overheating issues. One user, p_typhoon, experienced their console freezing while playing Rune Factory: Guardians of Azuma, a game not known for being graphically intensive. The fan reportedly became excessively loud before the system became unresponsive. Other users like x1010_q described the console becoming too hot to hold comfortably, while JPSjxSmUMy170 complained about disruptive fan noise accompanying the overheating.

While frustrating for those who purchased the Nintendo Switch 2 at launch, these overheating incidents don't appear to be affecting all units. Nintendo's official guidelines recommend avoiding placement near heat sources, which might contribute to some of these cases.

This thermal issue joins other controversies surrounding the Switch 2, including the use of Game-Key Cards for third-party physical releases, which have drawn criticism for not containing the actual game data.

Despite these concerns, the Nintendo Switch 2 continues to perform exceptionally well in sales, with its flagship title Mario Kart World achieving 1 million physical copies sold in Japan, not including digital sales.

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