Nintendo Switch 2 Units Reportedly Overheating: Users Experience Freezing and Crashes with Cyberpunk 2077 and Other Games

Alright, here we go.

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So, I found myself thinking about the latest buzz around Nintendo’s Switch 2. No idea why I noticed this, but it stuck with me. Apparently, some folks in Japan are having a bit of a meltdown. Like, literally. The console’s overheating and folks are freaking out as their games crash and freeze. It’s all over the place, from massive games like Cyberpunk 2077 to stuff you’d think would be fine, like Pokémon and Splatoon. Weird, right?

People are chatting about it on X (the platform formerly known as Twitter) and other spots, with these machine-translated posts popping up all over. One gamer was like, “My fan’s going bonkers, maybe it’s overheating?” while playing Rune Factory. I can kinda imagine that frantic fan whirl—probably sounds like a tiny tornado in there.

Anyway — wait, no — let’s not get ahead of ourselves. The mess gets more interesting. Some are having these issues in dock mode. Picture this: you’re chilling, playing Cyberpunk 2077, and bam! The screen goes blank. Five times! The fan’s just doing its full-tilt thing, and it ain’t pretty.

And then there are the handheld horror stories. One poor soul mentioned their Switch 2 got so hot it was practically untouchable. It’s like, woah, dude, isn’t that supposed to be enjoyable gaming, not a finger-roasting session?

Beyond Japan, the saga continues. Facebook, Reddit—you name it. Everyone’s jumping in, sharing their own Switch sweat tales. “My console said it was overheating and took a nap,” a frustrated player said. Twice! Doesn’t that sound like something straight out of a sitcom?

What’s Nintendo suggesting we do? Some very high-tech stuff, haha. Like, unplugging the dock. Moving it for better air. I mean, come on, it’s not like we’re trying to fix a spaceship. If none of this works, they say pack it up and send it in for repairs. Thrilling.

But here’s a plot twist—during some thermal testing (didn’t know that was a thing for consoles?), the Switch 2 was tested at a scorching 117 degrees Fahrenheit docked. Hands up, who else is feeling hot just reading that?

Oh, and don’t get me started on those shortages. The console came out and flew off the shelves so fast, Nintendo’s big boss had to do a public “sorry.” But honestly, what’s a launch without a little drama, right?

So, yeah, if this was a ride, I’d say buckle up. It’s one heck of a hot mess.