Hot exhaust is directed away from the controls, keeping the areas held by the player comfortable during demanding sessions.
Pros: graphical performance, load times
Cons: reliability, repairability
Best Video Game Console for heat management
Heat management is mixed: reviewers expect the fan to help, but some report substantial dock heat or noticeable warmth after docked play.
Pros: load times, frame rate performance
Cons: reliability, power efficiency
Heat management has only limited direct coverage. One reviewer said the console gets pretty hot during play, though not badly enough to make it a major issue.
Pros: noise level, audio quality
Cons: availability, load times