TheNintendo Switch 2is a fairly functional console, even if there are no games to play on it, but fans have had issues with the system ever since it launched. For starters, there’s the small matter ofNintendo being able to brick your console whenever it wants, as it has been doing to stop people from playing pirated software.
We then have Game-Key Cards to contend with, while some users are also unhappy with the amount of motion blur on screen in certain games,as well as slow response times. Well, we now have another problem to throw on top of the pile, as it seems like all of you that prefer to play your Nintendo games docked will have to keep a close eye on how hot your Switch 2 is.
Nintendo Switch 2 Is Reportedly Overheating While In Docked Mode
With the summer now in full swing across multiple regions, it seems as though there are a lot more cases of Nintendo Switch 2s overheating, as noted by bothNotebookCheckandTechRadar.Users on Reddithave been reporting warning messages before the system forces itself into Sleep mode, while others are claiming that the Switch 2 is hot to the touch despite them not doing anything.
It doesn’t seem like anyone is certain of the cause so far, but a strong theory is that the dock is blocking the console’s ventilation. Nintendo Switch 2’s dock does have a fan, but it’s intended to cool down the dock and not the console itself. If you’re outputting 4k visuals to a TV, then you’ll probably have more overheating issues than the majority of people.
It’s also been reported that having an Ethernet cable attached to the system is also making it heat up considerably more than usual, even while in Sleep mode, so you might want to consider going wireless if you’re having problems.
If you’re a dock enjoyer, then there’s not much you can do apart from try and cool down the area around your console and ensure it’s as ventilated as possible. If you play primarily handheld, it may be worth charging the system outside the dock if you find it overheating when docked. Hopefully, this is actually something Nintendo can fix with an update, rather than a dock design slip-up as is expected.
