Due to production bottlenecks caused by the new coronavirus epidemic, the Nintendo Switch game console supply in Europe and the United States may be in short supply as soon as April, Sina Tech reported citing people familiar with the supply chain.
The source said that a shortage of parts from China is affecting Nintendo's assembly plant in Vietnam, which is mainly used to produce Switch consoles for the US market.
A shortage of parts this month will affect game consoles scheduled to ship in April.
A Nintendo spokesperson said: "We currently do not see any significant impact on shipments to the United States, but we will remain vigilant and take action if necessary. If the virus spreads more widely and for longer periods, supply may be affected influences."
The United States is Nintendo's largest market, accounting for 43% of its core business, while Europe and Japan account for 27% and 21%, respectively.
