The Switch is sold out everywhere

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-is-sold-out-almost-everywhere-dram/1100-6475217/

With supply chains globally reacting to the rapid spread of COVID-19, stock shortages of numerous goods are expected. If you're been tempted by the recent release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons and planned on picking up a new Nintendo Switch, you might be out of luck already, as stock has become almost impossible to find. (Ring Fit Adventure has been facing shortages for a while as well, as many scramble to find a way to stay active and occupied while stuck inside.)

It's becoming increasingly difficult to find stock of the original Nintendo Switch at its official , $300 retail price across the usual channels, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Ebay (though we're tracking where you can buy a Switch right now). The Nintendo Switch Lite, which retails for $200, isn't as scarce across all retailers, but is sold out on Amazon. Nintendo of America knows supply is short, and hopes to renew stock in the near future.

"Nintendo Switch hardware is selling out at various retail locations in the U.S., but more systems are on the way," Nintendo explained in a statement to GameSpot. "We apologize for any inconvenience."

Your thoughts, SW? I’m sure you can get an a Xbox in the meantime. They probably have plenty of those.

The Bait & Switch's only competition and beating it badly, Smartphones, are readily available soooo, just sayin. :P

So is toilet roll

Typical Nintendo spreading a virus and then keeping stocks low.

@phbz: they did it to promote Ring fit adventure sales :P.

in all seriousness though its not surprising. a combination of Animal crossing (a known system seller) and a shed load of families going into lockdown around the world makes the switch an awfully tempting purchase for many. keeps the kids (and parents) off the TV.

i also noticed ring fit adventure is sold out all over the place where i am too. it was sold out after christmas, restocked in mid feb and its sold out again. ideal for exercising indoors.

Observations from the past few weeks showed low and lowering stock. A money maker like A.C. removing any stragglers left in stock should not be a surprise. Oddly enough X's seem to be available albeit in a low supply.

that's because the parents are stuck in the house to. so they go out and buy a switch so they can leave them alone while playing there ps 4 or xbox. lol

Seems out of stock everywhere shows how tides can turn in the console business.

Meanwhile the game aren't, because they are so fucking expensive.

@R4gn4r0k: Switch games start at the regular $60 price they have been. Are you referring to old ports going for $60?

I went to a regional retailer the other day and they had a few Switch Lites and regular models for sale still.

Should I buy them and re-sell them?

@Star67: Yes.

Nah, it's more so the Zelda price that bugs me. it's 70 euro, and normally games go for around 50 euro here.

It never goes down in price either.

I keep telling my brother he should lend me the game, but he keep postponing.

No worries, I'll twist his arm >:D

Did you try Amazon?

Pretty crazy. I’m definitely happy to have one myself, it really comes in handy and there’s tons of great games to play on it.

It just launched in my region, yay!

Thanks for the reminder, mate ;)

People probably buying that and Animal Crossing right up. Seems like a perfect game for being stuck in your place all day.

Nintendo games rarely go down in price much, and if they do, usually isn't too much. It's really annoying.

Same with their accessories.

Nintendo games that came out years ago still cost 79.99 were i live. Screw Nintendo lol

All we can hope is players choice to make a return.

Don't know what he's referring to, but I can tell you what is a joke and a rip off is Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze came out in 2014 and was ported to the Switch, it is still $50-60. Kirby Star Allies came out March 2018 and it is still $50-60. I want both but not paying that for either.

Yeah, I love Nintendo and their games. But at a certain point I just had enough.

Loved buying my games for Wii U and then one gen later, games are 10euro - 20euro more expensive for no reason. Worst of all they start charging these insane prices for Wii U ports.

How can a game that I bought for Wii U 5 years back suddenly cost 50% more when they simply ported it?

It works the other way around on other systems:

PS3 TLOU: 60 euro -> PS4 TLOU: 40 euro, and you get to play it in 1080/60 AND you get the DLC along with it.

PC remasters are usually free, if you own the original version.

They must make these Nintendo cartridges out of diamond, like seriously WTF is up?

That's crazy man, I had no idea. Any more info on this?

I can't imagine adults buying em for themselves to play nothing else but old ports they've most likely already beaten half a decade ago. Bet you the majority is bought for kids that stay home. Great childish system with $60 seven years old titles on it.

Damn, I've been using Amazon for like 15 years now. I can't imagine just getting it now lol.

glad we got one a couple months ago, because my wife has been playing a lot of animal crossing while we're stuck inside

Well, great way to stay occupied under these state mandated social distancing orders. Everyone I live with is going stir crazy, but I honestly love having more time to game. Only bummer lately is my local online node is severely stressed since everyone else is either working from home and putting business level traffic onto residential lines, and everyone else is probably streaming movies. Either way, lucky it hasn't gone totally out like it has for people in neighboring areas, worse case for me is I had the bandwidth down to 4 megabits/sec up and down during peak usage. My ability to do co-op or MP is shit, so only SP stuff for now.

It's actually my neighbouring country, to make things even sadder. ahhahahaha

@hardwenzen: You can almost taste the trolling in your post.

You do not have to buy the games at these high prices. You can find them for a lower price if they are available, or buy them used.

Wish there was a way to see how many systems were sold for kids. But with the closure of schools, and all the Switches being sold out, i don't think you need confirmation directly from Nintendo.

Nope! Its still available in my area. What sold everywhere is Oculus Quest and S.

They're definitely hard to come by around my area... luckily I already have one.

No idea. It makes no sense. Most Nintendo games are not worth $60 imo anyways. They are cartoony and normally 2D platformers. IDK just don't think a $60 price tag is justifiable for those types of games anymore. I love Animal Crossing New Horizons but I don't think it's worth $60.

@onesiphorus:

No, im not scouring the internet in hopes to find a Nintendo game thats $60 bucks instead of 79.99.

Theyre barely worth $60 seeing as how theyre running on really weak hardware to begin.

A used Nintendo game is 74.99 here.

I will never in my life buy a Nintendo game full price.

@R4gn4r0k: Nintendo products are made out of Nintendium.

Notice how gaming pcs, ps4’s and xbox’s are not sold out?

Switch is successful.

OR there's a shortage because of the whole coronavirus situation.

I read an article earlier in the year that said come around April there will be a Switch shortage because the pandemic put a strain on production.

This is all expected. I doubt the Switch is selling any more or less than it normally does, but rather current circumstances put a hole in production.

Have there EVER been a time where PCs sold out? Geesh!

There was a time when GPU prices skyrocketed due to bitcoin. I’m not sure how it is now.

@Star67: **** off

Scalpers are scum

Switch is in strange position technically it is next gen but I still don't see it as a next gen machine. Its the 2nd system of choice for many I've only seen pre-owned switches in a couple of stores but priced ridiculously.

@Jag85: Ok, this honestly gave me a laugh

xD