Global chip shortage has no impact on Nintendo Switch production for the time being

Last year, the two major game console manufacturers Sony and Microsoft launched a new generation of products: PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. However, due to the global shortage of chips, these two game consoles are also generally out of stock, and their prices have risen.

Nintendo, one of the top three game console manufacturers, does not seem to be affected. Even Nintendo Switch sales are still rising. However, some fans are worried that the Switch will sell too well and will also fall into a situation of shortage and price increase.

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In this regard, Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa recently stated that the global shortage of chips has no effect on Switch production and supply for the time being, and Nintendo currently has enough semiconductors to survive the current Switch production period. However, it is worth noting that Furukawa also revealed that due to the current high demand for Switch, it cannot be ruled out that it may not be able to meet the needs of all retailers at some point in the future, but this day should be still far away.

Nintendo’s abundant supply is in sharp contrast with Sony and Microsoft. According to previously announced sales data, Switch sold 870,000 units in Japan in January this year, while PS5 only sold 72,000 units.

Via: rprna