The Nintendo Switch 2 has been on the market for under a month, and users are starting to report some hardware concerns. Gamers, primarily in Japan and in other regions, have observed cases of their consoles overheating, as stated by Nintendo Soup and Tom’s Hardware. Some players mention that their Switch 2 gets too hot to handle in handheld mode, while others experience game freezes or crashes due to overheating, even in docked mode. The Switch 2 dock is equipped with an additional cooling fan to theoretically mitigate such issues.

These complications seem to occur across a range of games, from high-demand titles like Cyberpunk 2077 to classic games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Nintendo recommends ensuring that air vents are clear and relocating the system to a cooler environment, though it’s unclear if this will resolve the issue for everyone. If the problems persist, users may have to send their Switch 2 units in for repairs. Personally, I’ve utilized a Switch 2 since its release in both docked and handheld modes without facing this issue.

Nevertheless, my experience hasn’t been without its flaws. The Ethernet port on my dock ceased to function less than a month post-launch. While no console release is free from complications, Nintendo’s newest offering appears to have a relatively smooth launch compared to others, though certain issues remain to be cautious of.