Due to the obligation to stay home due to the coronavirus pandemic that plagues Japan in the same way as half the world, it has become almost impossible to find Nintendo Switch stocks. Still, many are those who want to liven up confinement with the help of video games, so demand for Nintendo 2DS XL has increased significantly
The Kakaku price tracker (via GoNintendo) has been following the prices of Nintendo 2DS XL in Japan for a few months, and they have noticed a significant increase in the last two months. In early 2020, in January, the Nintendo laptop could be found for 10,000 yen on any sales surface. In April, that price has risen to 13,775 yen on a regular basis in most chains. It is not a too exaggerated climb, but it shows the effect of the supply / demand law due to the current lack of stock of Nintndo Switch
For the moment, It is not known when the company will be able to respond to the high demand for Nintendo Switch. of these months, due to delays caused by the coronavirus. Meanwhile, Nintendo 2DS XL enjoys a second youth, we will see how long it lasts.