Everything was reduced to ashes, except his Switch.
A Nintendo user recently recounted an incredible yet distressing story about how his console survived a house fire and kept working afterward.
Earlier this week, Reddit user Whitewolf255 posted a photo showing what remained of his home after a devastating fire. In the foreground, among the debris, was his Nintendo Switch, nearly intact despite the complete destruction around it.
The user did not go into specifics but confirmed that no one was injured. Unfortunately, the house is now uninhabitable.
According to the post, the console was still in its dock at the time of the blaze. While the dock itself no longer works, some players speculated that it may have offered some protection, helping the Switch survive the extreme heat.
The fact that the console still powers on is nothing short of remarkable. That said, some parts, especially the controllers, likely suffered damage and will probably need replacing.
As news of the story spread, comments quickly flooded in from gamers who were both amazed and full of practical advice. Many advised replacing the battery, which may have been compromised, and inspecting key components like the fan and screen before putting the console back into regular use.
“I’ve been through a fire, do make sure it is officially cleaned by a company that specializes in electronics clean up. Be aware, this may be so badly damaged by the soot situation that a cleaning company may just say its a loss,” said one friendly gamer.
Others praised the remarkable resilience of Nintendo devices, recalling the iconic story of an original Game Boy that endured a bombing in the Gulf War.
“Don’t underestimate the Switch. Those things are built to survive a nuclear war,” one commenter joked.
“Sorry about what happened, but that Switch deserves a medal for surviving what it went through,” wrote another.
“War veteran great-grandparent Gameboy is proud,” replied a third.
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