While the console market is in a bit of a downturn for the video game industry overall, the Nintendo Switch has proven to be a lone bright spot for retailers. With PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X both set to release later this year, interest in their predecessors seems to be at an all-time low. Unfortunately, retailers might not even be able to count on Nintendo Switch in the coming months. According to a report from Bloomberg, shortages of the console are expected to impact North America and Europe starting in April. The shortages are a result of the Coronavirus outbreak in China, where components for the console are produced.
I heard the coronavirus also is causing a shortage in non-tech items like surgical face masks, toys, etc.
I feel if the Coronavirus gets worst, electronic factories will spend more time on making more healthcare tech like microscopes, blood pressure monitors, digital thermometors, and X-rays,etc.
Tech factories making more health tech instead of consoles could delay console release time.
