Most people may not have expected it, but Nintendo Switch became one of the in-demand products as most placed went into community quarantines and lockdowns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This issue got a little out of hand, especially when all people could find are overpriced consoles from resellers online.
Nintendo Switch stocks: Where to buy the portable console for the right price
As it turns out, however, there is an easy and nifty way to see if there is a Nintendo Switch available from authorized retail stores that sell it for the right price. Be warned, though, this does not mean stores have been able to replenish Switch supplies.
Anyone who does not want to more than the recommended retail price of $299.99, they can proceed to Nintendo.com and onto the official “Buy Now” page for both the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite. Clicking the “Buy Now” button on any Switch variant and model will bring up a list of official retailers that sell the console – based on the buyer’s location – and whether there are supplies for pick-up and online purchases.
Screenshot from Nintendo.com
The image above shows, for example, people within the Los Angeles area might have a chance to buy Nintendo Switch online. As of this writing, bundle with Neon Blue and Neon Red Joy-Con controllers is still available through Best Buy online store. But if a retailer says it is available for “in-store” purchase, it is advised to call them first.
The same process can be done when searching for a new Nintendo Switch Lite. After a brief search on Nintendo’s website, it appears that more retailers have stocks for this model that are available for online orders. Considering that social distancing is still highly advised to prevent the further spread of coronavirus, video game fans are better off opting to buy the console online.
Nintendo Switch: Overpriced consoles proliferate online
Sold-out Nintendo Switch has been an issue to many people ordered to stay in their homes through this COVID-19 ordeal. Unfortunately, it also provided a chance for resellers to jack up the price of the consoles to more than $500.
Logistical limitations have been an issue for several video game companies. This explains why the shortage in Nintendo Switch is still felt today even in regions outside Japan and the United States. Meanwhile, some business experts believe that the lack of Switch available might not be resolved until June.


Oracle Cuts 21,000 Jobs as AI Reshapes Workforce and Cloud Expansion Accelerates
World Cup technology: from ref cams to AI analysts, cutting-edge research is changing the game
Trump’s Quantum Push Lifts IBM Stock as CEO Arvind Krishna Receives White House Praise
Alphabet Stock Slides as AI Talent Exodus and SpaceX Losses Shake Investor Confidence
Baseten Secures $1.5 Billion Funding at $13 Billion Valuation Amid AI Infrastructure Boom
Cerebras Revenue Forecast Tops Expectations, but Margin Concerns Weigh on Stock
Google’s Open-Source AI Data Center Cooling Design Raises Commoditization Concerns
Samsung Electronics Stock Surges on Report of Massive $59 Billion Share Buyback Plan
Qualcomm Nears $4 Billion Acquisition of AI Chip Startup Modular
Meta Pauses Employee Activity Tracking Program Over Data Security Concerns
SpaceX Stock Rebounds After Sharp Selloff, But Valuation Concerns Persist
Samsung and SK Hynix Shares Jump After Micron Earnings Boost AI Chip Optimism
Micron Stock Surges on Strong AI Demand, Record Revenue, and Bullish Q4 Forecast
How AI prompting turned writerly description into an everyday skill 



