Nintendo Switch Games Survive House Fire

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Summary

  • A Reddit user shared that all their Switch game cartridges survived a fire, despite melted boxes.
  • Nintendo products, like the Switch, have shown resilience in various disasters over the years.
  • Fans marveled at the sturdiness of the Switch game cartridges as they reacted to the Reddit post.

A user of the Nintendo Switch recently shared an extraordinary tale: despite a devastating house fire that severely damaged their other belongings, all the game cartridges in their physical collection miraculously survived. This incident, following the survival of the Game Boy after the Gulf War, serves as another example suggesting the robustness and durability of Nintendo’s console products.

Previously, numerous extraordinary events have occurred where gaming equipment managed to endure disasters despite the odds. Some gamers have bravely risked their lives to protect their consoles, while others miraculously survived calamities on their own. For instance, a dedicated PlayStation enthusiast took a daring step to save his PS5 during an earthquake in 2023. In more recent news from December 2024, it was reported that the durability of an Xbox Series S potentially saved a gamer’s life. Just last week, a Switch player found their cartridges remarkably intact after a house fire.

On Reddit, user DemureSow shared photos of their undamaged Nintendo Switch game cartridges, which miraculously survived a fire in their room caused by a short circuit. Despite the boxes containing the games melting, all the cartridges were untouched. One picture showed the fused-together cases of the games that needed to be pried open to access them. Another image displayed the games like Megaman 11, Spyro Reignited Trilogy, several Mario titles, and others that were part of the unfortunate incident. In one comment, DemureSow mentioned that not only did the games appear undamaged, but every single one functioned perfectly without any problems.

Switch Fans React to Nintendo Game Cartridges Surviving the Fire

A popular Reddit post on Switch games’ protective cases, boasting over 5,000 upvotes and many comments, sparked different responses from fellow Switch enthusiasts. One top comment humorously suggested that Nintendo should begin constructing houses using the plastic material they use for the casings, given their perceived sturdiness. Another commenter joked about melted cases, saying it looked like someone had made a peanut butter sandwich instead of viewing the subreddit.

While DemureSow’s game cartridge for the Nintendo Switch managed to survive a fire, it’s important to note that high temperatures can potentially harm the console and its cartridges according to Nintendo. Given this, the fact that this event occurred without any apparent damage seems even more astonishing and lucky.

As a dedicated fan, I’m thrilled to see Nintendo gearing up for the release of the Switch successor, slated for 2025. A sneak peek at this eagerly anticipated console was given in January, but a recent leak has provided us with a clearer picture of the size of the physical games destined for the Switch 2.

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2025-02-16 02:13