Nintendo warns gamers about a new issue affecting the Switch

Nintendo has just warned the owners of its famous portable console, the Switch. The company asks its users to pay attention to a condensation effect that could damage the device. Here’s what we know.

Earlier this week Nintendo Support in Japan posted a warning on Twitter. The company tells us that the Switch, its flagship portable console, is affected by a problem of condensation, which could well put the device in danger.

Condensation can form if the console is placed in a place where the temperature changes suddenly. The moisture in the air then seeps into the device, and you know that water and electronic circuits do not mix.

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The Nintendo Switch have a new enemy

The company says to be careful of water droplets, as rapid temperature changes in the surrounding environment could damage the console. Nintendo doesn’t say whether it’s worried about moisture on top of the screen getting into the console, or the air inside the Switch condensing into water droplets. Either way, your Switch might not like it.

If you detect moisture on your console, Nintendo advises you to quickly turn it off, not just put it to sleep. As a reminder, to turn off the console completely, you need to press the power button for more than 3 seconds, then select the corresponding button on the screen. You can also force switch off the Switch by holding down the button for 12 seconds or more.

Nintendo has probably had to deal with several cases of users reporting condensation on their device. Condensation can occur if, for example, you move very quickly from a warm to a cold environment. However, the console should theoretically be equipped with protections against this phenomenon, since it is equipped with a ventilation system and generates its own heat. However, players are obviously not immune to the problem. Moreover, Nintendo advises you not to play in summer, because the Switch suffers from an overheating problem.