Nintendo Switch Update: Production Normalizing But It May Take Time For Consoles To Reach Stores

With most economies now starting to normalize, it appears Nintendo has finally addressed the shortage of game consoles during the pandemic. Production of the Switch is reportedly back at full speed, a bit of good news for folks who are aching to get a console to keep them occupied while holed up at home.

But considering the months that passed where the Nintendo Switch was hard to come by, the resumption of production for the game console still faces hurdles. It is a fact that the demand for the Switch has risen the past months with some consumers forced to buy available units even if they are overpriced. With production back at full speed, the understanding is that Nintendo Switch pricing will normalize. Sadly, even that may take some time.

After confirming to Career Connection that Switch production is back to normal, the next problem is how to help supply meet demand. This means that shortages will remain as shipping the game console to various retailers around the globe may take time. Hence, there is no official word yet on when Nintendo Switch shortages will end. Worse, poaching is expected to continue with some resellers trying to make a profit out of it through inflated pricing. Nintendo may be helpless in addressing this issue that is happening in various parts of the world.

The past months saw consumers having a hard time finding a Nintendo Switch or a Nintendo Switch Lite. For now, it appears that will be the same scenario unless customers can hold off and wait for stores to have stocks replenished.

It will be recalled that back in May, Nintendo Switch shortages were expected due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries were operating at low capacity and each one had a certain phase in the production of the game console. That included problems in Malaysia, the country where printed circuit boards (PCB) were printed. The Philippines was the other country affected, the place where the assembly is being done.

Regardless, it may only be a matter of time before the Nintendo Switch is back in store shelves and purchased at the proper price. Resellers offering the game console at higher its normal price will remain and the only thing buyers can do is choose wisely. They can buy the Switch now but overpriced or wait for the actual stocks to arrive.