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Red Hot Ricochet for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Official Site.
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Why does my Nintendo Switch feel hot?

If the air intake or air vent is obstructed, your console may become hot. Please move your console so there's at least 10 cm of space around the console's air intake and air vent. Alternatively, if the air intake or air vent is dusty, use a vacuum cleaner or similar to remove the dust.
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Does Nintendo Switch overheat?

High temperatures can cause your console to overheat. We recommend using your Switch in a well-ventilated area where there's air conditioning or a ceiling fan to keep the room well within the recommended temperature range of 41°F–95°F.
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How hot can a Switch get?

The Switch console can overheat if played in environments over 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), Nintendo says as Japan, Europe and the US experience sweltering heat waves.
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How do I stop my Switch from overheating?

To make sure that the dock does not cause the switch to overheat, please find a third-party USB-C dock to charge the console. You can also choose a dock with more “open” features to keep air circulating freely. Both options are better than standard dock because they allow hot air to escape and cold air to enter.
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Can heat damage Switch games?

The screen will deteriorate at a high temperature. Take care not to expose the Nintendo Switch system to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The screen may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure.
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Is it bad to leave your Switch running?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How do I cool down my switch?

Don't Try to Cool Down Your Nintendo Switch Immediately

If your console starts to overheat, the best course of action is to completely turn off your Nintendo Switch and unplug any cable that is connected to your console. Then, leave it in a room or place with enough ventilation and where there's no direct sunlight.
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How long do switches last?

I saw an article recently in which Nintendo said that they aim to increase the life expectancy of the Switch beyond the normal 6 years a console tends to be around for.
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What can damage a Nintendo Switch?

Take care not to expose the Nintendo Switch system to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. The LCD screens may be damaged by sharp objects or pressure. Take care to protect the displays from scratches or stains. Do not cover any console air intakes or vents while playing, to avoid overheating.
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Does Switch get hotter in dock?

No. The official Nintendo Switch dock not make the Console overheat while in use. There are is alot of air flow to make sure that the hardware doesn't overheat.
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Does the Switch screen burn in?

From the HOME Menu, select “System Settings”. Scroll down the menu on the left-hand side of the screen and select “TV Output”. To enable the option, select “Screen Burn-in Reduction”. Select it again to disable it.
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Is it normal for a console to get hot?

Your console may feel hot around the vents, but this is normal. Hot air is being ventilated from the console to cool the interior. Keeping the console free from obstructions and clutter will allow it to ventilate properly.
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Does Nintendo Switch have cooling?

Nintendo has designed the Switch to keep itself cool with three exhaust vents located at the top and bottom of the system.
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Can a Nintendo Switch overcharge?

Leaving the console on the dock or plugged in directly with the AC adapter overnight, or past the point where the battery is fully charged will not cause harm to the battery.
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How often do you need to replace a switch?

Physical Switches/Routers: Generally, wired networking devices can last around five years. They'll definitely show their age in the last couple years, but usually won't create drag on a business unless it's specifically focused on data-heavy operations or going all-in on video-based technologies.
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When should I replace my switch?

If a wall switch has lost its snap or feels loose, if you notice buzzing or crackling when you operate it, or if it fails to control the light fixture, it's time to replace the switch.
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How does an overheat Switch work?

This 2511 switch senses the surrounding air temperature and opens its contacts once things get too hot. A heater is wired to the two terminals on the switch so that the switch can shutoff power to the heater. Once the air temperature cools back down, the contacts will close and power will be restored to the heater.
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How many hours can a Switch run?

For Nintendo Switch, model number: HAC-001(-01) [product serial number begins with "XKW"], the battery life is approximately 4.5 to 9 hours. For Nintendo Switch Lite, model number: HDH-001, the battery life is approximately 3 to 7 hours.
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Is it better to turn off Nintendo Switch or sleep mode?

To enter Sleep Mode (Press the button for a short time)

This is the recommended way to turn off the console as it will quickly suspend whatever game you happen to be playing.
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Is it bad to restart your Switch?

Initializing your console will delete all of its data. You will also no longer be able to use the data on your microSD card. All of the following data, which is stored in the console's internal memory, will be deleted.
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Is OLED switch bad?

Editor's Choice: A bigger, better display and an excellent kickstand make this a great handheld game system, but existing Switch owners don't need to upgrade.
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How hot can a Switch get before damage?

At what temperature does the Switch overheat? The Switch console can overheat if played in environments over 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35 degrees Celsius), Nintendo says as Japan, Europe and the US experience sweltering heat waves.
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Is Switch OLED screen fragile?

“It's good to know that the OLED screen is soft so that we can avoid putting it in situations where it can be damaged by coins, keys or other metal objects.”
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