Gamers Are Blaming COVID-19 for the Nintendo Switch Shortage

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping everyone in-doors at the moment, there has never been a [...]

By Marc Deschamps - March 25, 2020 05:40 pm EDT

With the coronavirus pandemic keeping everyone in-doors at the moment, there has never been a better time to sit down with a video game. Unfortunately, those looking for a Nintendo Switch to keep them busy are out of luck. The handheld hybrid has sold out from retailers across the country, with third party sellers offering the console for a massive up-charge. Naturally, fans are a bit upset about it! One possible reason for the shortage is the recent success of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but it should also be pointed out that components for the console are produced in China, where the virus has only recently been contained.

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Keep reading to find out what fans think about the Nintendo Switch shortage!

People aren't happy about the price increase!

Bro is there a Nintendo Switch shortage going around right now?? My Walmart I work at has has none for the past few days and I just checked Walmart and Amazon and they're selling from 3rd parties for like $370????
— Danny 💉 (@LameDannyy) March 20, 2020

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I hope they get one quick.

How is no one talking about the #NintendoSwitch shortage in this pandemic? Some of us just want to buy a Switch so their girlfriend can try Animal Crossing. @NintendoAmerica, save me!
— SnaredLouligan (@zackziaja) March 22, 2020

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We're through the looking glass, people.

The toilet paper shortage is a distraction to the Nintendo Switch shortage... your gov’t is lying to you!
— DJ GNGR (@Gingyonthebeat) March 21, 2020

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Animal Crossing is definitely off to a pretty good start.

There's actually a Nintendo Switch shortage sheesh.

I have a feeling that Animal Crossing is going to be the best selling Switch game of all time lol.
— Bryan Rivera (@thisbryanguy001) March 23, 2020

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There's a lesson in here, somewhere.

PRIVILEGE TWEET: Of all the things that are experiencing a shortage....a nintendo switch shortage???? like that's dope but i really want one. you never know what you could have had until it's gone. 🥺
— Jonna Bonnette (@jonnabonnette) March 25, 2020

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People are desperate to play anything, right now.

nintendo switch national shortage got me ordering a ps4
— toro (@victoriyuck) March 25, 2020

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Technically, he's a tanooki.

no one warned me about the nintendo switch shortage, how am i supposed to ignore my troubles by becoming indebted to a raccoon now?
— k (@blindhistorian) March 23, 2020

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Some are looking at the bright side.

seeing reports that there is a shortage of Nintendo Switch consoles because of the incredibly successful sales of Animal Crossing. that is awesome. #ACNH #AnimalCrossing
— ⛱▫️ (@blkck) March 25, 2020

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