The Japanese company Nintendo has informed consumers in its home market that the production and delivery of the Switch console and related accessories will be delayed due to problems caused by the coronavirus, the outbreak of which is currently recorded in China.
In this regard, pre-order the Switch version in the style of , which was officially presented last week, has been postponed indefinitely. The company apologizes to customers for the inconvenience and says it will continue to closely monitor the situation.
It's unclear whether the production delay will impact console shipments to other regions. In its message, Nintendo refers to devices manufactured in China and intended for the Japanese market. However, last year the company began rebuilding its supply chain, creating several divisions in Southeast Asia. The new production capacity is being used to create products for the US market, as this approach avoids the increased tariffs that US authorities impose on Chinese goods. According to available data, most of the Switch consoles are created by the Taiwanese company Foxconn, whose factories in China are currently shut down due to the coronavirus.
Nintendo also notified consumers that controller supplies for , βa new kind of adventure game,β will also be hampered. The popular fitness RPG, which uses a ring-shaped controller, has already gained considerable popularity in the domestic market.
Source: 3dnews.ru