The Nintendo Switch has been sold out for quite some time as the effects of the coronavirus have slowed the manufacturing and shipping of these consoles. Many have gone in search of one at stores like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target, but the only place they can be found is through resales online. Gamers are obviously upset as the release of games like Animal Crossing: New Horizons and the Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Collection has them rushing to the stores to buy this system.
Many have taken out their frustration with this unfortunate turn of events by creating a variety of memes. It doesn’t solve the problem, but it does soothe the burn that gamers are feeling in these hard times. Keep reading to see some of the memes regarding Nintendo Switch consoles being sold out in stores!
10 The Other Consoles Don’t Make Up For It
Many players own a wide variety of gaming consoles as they have held onto them over the years.
Unfortunately, none of these compare to the Nintendo Switch as many have dreamt of playing the games made exclusively for this platform. The other consoles can help hold them over in the meantime, although it might be a while before this console is added to their collection.
9 Drastic Measures Have Been Taken
The Wii U was a handheld console before the switch that is similar in design, but nowhere near the same product.
Some have lost their minds and taken matters into their own hands as they cut the ends off of their Wii U to transform it into a Switch. This obviously doesn’t turn out well for them in the end, although sometimes people do crazy things in the name of the things they love most.
8 It Is Harder To Find Than Toilet Paper
Toilet paper used to be the hot commodity at the beginning of the quarantine, but the tides have shifted.
Those who own a Nintendo Switch are now looked upon as royalty who have something that no one else can buy. It makes them feel superior to other gamers, while those without one yearn to live the life of luxury these people have.
7 It Doesn’t Stay In Stock For Long
The Nintendo Switch occasionally comes back in stock at the various retailers, but it doesn’t last long. Sometimes it seems like it is a mere five minutes before it is snatched up by another customer.
It can be frustrating to play this guessing game as gamers attempt to pay attention to their stock, and they constantly sell out in minutes. The best thing to do now is just to wait it out to cut the continuous cycle of disappointment.
6 Nintendo Wasn’t Expecting This Surge
It became obvious that Nintendo never anticipated selling as many consoles as they have in recent weeks, but the popularity of Animal Crossing: New Horizons surged their numbers.
It leaves them scratching their heads as they try to keep up with the demand, despite all of the new restrictions to ensure everyone’s safety. It has left players distraught as they struggle with the idea of this console being out of stock.
5 Animal Crossing Was Released At The Wrong Time
Nintendo had a great plan when they released Animal Crossing: New Horizons during the pandemic, but it backfired on them.
They didn’t anticipate the surge of gamers who would buy a console just to play it. It left them in a hole as they are now continuing to struggle to meet the demand of consumers that want to buy and play this new game.
4 The Wii Was Even Made Into A Switch
Gamers have already seen people turning their Wii Us into a Switch, but now some are taking it to a whole new level. They have taped the controllers from their standard Wii to a tablet in order to create this device.
It doesn’t have the same effect as the other, but at least no consoles are harmed in the process. People cope with their grief in a variety of ways, and this meme shows one method of doing so.
3 Tears Have Been Shed
Many have shared their story of saving up for months in order to buy a Nintendo Switch, only to have it sold out in stores.
It is a sad day for gamers as they struggle to cope with this new reality. Tears have been shed in its honor as the impatiently await its return to their local store.
2 Finding A Switch Is Nearly Impossible
The Nintendo Switch has slowly come back into stock at several locations, but it doesn’t make it any easier to grab it before it’s gone.
It is a literal miracle when someone manages to snag one of these consoles, and anyone who hears about their feat is beyond impressed. It leads to the reaction in this meme as the other person happily plays on their new device after managing the impossible.
1 Tom Nook Is Even Raising Nintendo Switch Prices
Gamers who have looked online resale consoles on sites like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace understand that they are nowhere near fair.
The consoles are being sold for over $100 the original price as sellers take advantage of the current situation, and Tom Nook is no different. He is asking for too many Bells for this item, but due to the state of the world, he is able to utilize this greedy money scheme.
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