WHERE HAS THE NINTENDO SWITCH GONE?

Stephanie Posted on4:42 am - June 3, 2020

Very interesting knowing how in a pandemic that people claim to have no money, they still find a way to purchase what they want. My little cousin has had his for the last year and a half and it’s been a current distraction for him during this whole situation. It’s important to keep our minds busy because otherwise our mental health might deteriorate and we don’t want that. If we have the money and opportunity to purchase something that will bring us happiness than why not aim for it? Also, the one you found on eBay was completely new or was it used?

Antonio Posted on6:16 am - June 3, 2020

Hi 

It is a sad fact that once a serious tragedy occurs that the vultures  come out. They know that Nintendo  is struggling to supply quite  understandably but they must fill the gap in the market with their artificially inflated prices. I do not understand to why don’t  people  wait,  as eventually the product will come back on the market. In that way you will get the product at a reasonable  price and the vultures will get nothing. Patience is a virtue  and must be practice at these hard times. Do you think it will last a long time, where the product is not available?

Thanks

Antonio

Dana Posted on6:32 am - June 3, 2020

Oh wow…guess my husband was extremely lucky when he got the kids a Nintendo Switch this past April. We’ve been holding out on them. He was able to snag one up at the base commissary. I should sell it and make more money…just kidding, my kids will be furious!

These devices are in hot demand now that kids are stuck at home. But it was just the same when Xbox or the Wii first came out – those were selling like hotcakes and at ridiculous prices on Ebay.

Posted comment on your site as well. Thanks for the gaming info!

Brian Nulf Posted on6:34 am - June 3, 2020

This is terrible news, I hate when people price gouge, especially in times of crisis. Do the think that Nintendo will allow the scalpers to scoop up the next batch if regular Nintendo switches? I don’t really want the lite version, and I couldn’t pay almost double retail, that is crazy. My kids and I both want the full version, but you are right, it is impossible to find, at least in my area. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too long before it’s attainable at retail cost. Thank you for your post, I always wondered how there can ne a shortage of something yet people have stockpiles to sell for easy more than it’s worth. 

Teri Posted on8:09 am - June 3, 2020

If bots are buying up all the Nintendo Switches online, and hiking up the prices, then it sounds as though our best option is to buy in physical stores when they become available. But then the tricky thing is to know when they’re in stock. That’s something that you could really usefully do here on your site, which is to alert gamers when the console is available again. I think this issue of shortage of components and production capacity is going to affect an awful lot of industries and we’ll be seeing higher prices on lots of things. Thanks for the post, it was interesting. 

Michel Posted on8:16 am - June 3, 2020

My stepson was looking for a Nintendo switch and he has been battling to find a reasonably priced one. I am going to show him this article as on the link you have served there are various sources that he can choose from. Thank you for this.

I am sure this article is going to come to the rescue for a lot of gaming addicts out there, especially at a time like this. We are still mostly in lockdown so you can’t get any here either. Would you recommend buying a second hand one, or is it safer to stick to new ones, especially online?

loveremma Posted on8:54 am - June 3, 2020

nintendo switch has been a very good entertaining video game that was very normal in price to afford,i experienced fun from video game and it helped me easily communicate and associate with people in my new located arena,because people love the content on the video game.fun making is the reason for entertainment but my question, can some one make money through it secondly can someone exceed to the highest level.

Nuttanee Posted on12:04 pm - June 3, 2020

You are absolutely right! Before covid-19, I used to see people play Nintendo Switch in the subway all the time. I would have thought that all the essential items have a price increased, but I guess we stay at home more we gotta find a new hobby right, so it is all about supply and demand all over again. No wonder it is double in price. Hopefully, they can resume their production soon. 

Sami Posted on1:35 pm - June 3, 2020

Thank you for helping us locate a switch for a needy soul in our family.  We had not been able to locate one.  The people who saw an opportunity and grabbed what was available are now making some money.  It is hard to begrudge those with the foresight to get ready.  

We have been searching as the time goes on and social distancing is continuing.  This is a more difficult assignment for some that for others. So the search for the Nintendo Switch started.  Will we be able to find one for what we are willing to pay?  With a winning product and the high demand, why would they not produce more of the Switch products? Your article seemed to indicate this one might be the only one they will make, even with progress in the technology. However will worry about that later, thanks for your help locating a place to get this elusive Switch for our family. 

Roy Posted on6:13 pm - June 3, 2020

Good article about the impact of the Covid-19 situation and the availability of Nintendo Game Consoles. Little did I know about the bots. I didn´t think bots could do that, but that information explains a lot about the lack of consoles and high prices. Sad to read that people are taking advantage of people to such a degree as this.

Good and informative article

Tom Posted on6:19 pm - June 3, 2020

Hi Sal,

Thanks for this post, I found it very informative. I was aware bout bots, but I had never even considered tat they would be used for buying products for resale. Now I realise why it has been so difficult to get hold of a Nintendo Switch for my cousin’s birthday present.

Philebur Posted on12:02 am - June 4, 2020

Hello there thanks for the review it was really helpful. Well no doubt nintendo has one of the best switches as far as gaming is concerned. As the time when the switches were produced, they made a lot of sales. But then I think their switches are too cost and I believe that is why they stopped producing because they started losing customers to Playstation. 

edahnewton1 Posted on12:10 am - June 4, 2020

Hey nice article you have there, your thoughts are indeed invaluable. I was researching online, about the scarcity of Nintendo Switch System, I was directed to this article. Having gone through the various points highlighted in this article, I have had answers to my questions so far.  Nevertheless, I wished that more of their products be made available in the market