The gaming giant said the Switch and the Joy-Con controllers that go with, which are made in China, will be among the products affected.
Nintendo said production and deliveries of some of its products, including its flagship Switch console, will be delayed due to the outbreak of the new coronavirus.Analysts said delays could become a problem in other markets too including the U.S.
The gaming giant said the Switch and the Joy-Con controllers that go with it, which are made in China, will be among the products affected. Nintendo noted that this will have an impact on its domesticIt also said that "Ring Fit Adventure," a video game with an accessory which is currently out of stock, will be delayed.
"China is important for manufacturing of some game hardware, phones and other components, and we believe that the entire supply chain of manufactured goods will be impacted — much more than just games," Ahmad told CNBC. He noted that in 2017 there were huge supply shortages of the Switch in Japan because of high demand, but people still waited to buy it.
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