A foreign player recently encountered the tragedy of losing his home to a fire. However, when he returned to the wreckage to search for salvageable items, he was amazed to find his Nintendo Switch still plugged in, its exterior charred but surprisingly functional—it powered on and continued to work! This incident serves as a testament to the durability of Nintendo consoles, reminiscent of the tales of the Game Boy surviving in the midst of conflict.
According to a post by Reddit user Whitewolf255, his home recently experienced a fire, leaving most of his belongings reduced to ashes. Surprisingly, he discovered that his Switch, despite having a charred exterior and a destroyed dock, seemed to be largely unharmed. Not only did it power on smoothly, but all of its functions appeared to be normal.
He recalls that when the fire broke out, the Switch was sitting on its docking station. Even though the dock was engulfed in flames and couldn't be spared, surprisingly, the console itself remained intact. This astonishing discovery left many netizens in awe, praising the Switch's sturdy materials, and jokingly questioning whether Nintendo had hired the engineers who designed the famously durable Nokia 3310.
This incident also brings to mind the Nintendo store in New York City, where a Game Boy that was damaged by bomb blasts during the Gulf War was displayed. Despite its severely melted exterior, the device could still power on and play Tetris, becoming a legendary topic among gamers.
Despite the impressive heat resistance exhibited by the Switch, players have cautioned Whitewolf255 to be careful, particularly regarding the battery's condition for any signs of swelling. High temperatures can pose hidden dangers, so it's advisable to seek professional testing to ensure safe usage.
Although this accident caused Whitewolf255's family to lose their home and belongings, thankfully, no one was injured, and the whole family escaped safely. The durability of the Nintendo Switch brought them a glimmer of comfort and hope in the aftermath of the disaster.
