Some Switch 2 users have reported seeing a message indicating that HD Rumble has been turned off due to prolonged use. This alert has caused concern among players who worry their Joy-Con or Pro 2 Controllers might be malfunctioning.
According to user reports on Reddit and other forums, this message appears when the console’s advanced HD Rumble feature overheats or places too much strain on the system, possibly affecting battery life or performance. Games like Wind Waker and Cyberpunk 2077 have reportedly triggered this shutdown during extended rumble sequences.
The rumble feature temporarily disables itself as a protective measure and will reactivate once conditions normalize. Currently, there is no option to manually disable this safety function in the system settings.
Players experiencing this issue, especially in titles with sustained intense rumble effects, may consider lowering rumble intensity within game settings to reduce occurrences. Nintendo has acknowledged the importance of balancing rumble performance and has been refining this feature on the Switch 2.
We have contacted Nintendo for further clarification on the conditions that cause this message to appear and will update accordingly.
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