As you all know, since the end of January 2020, Japan has been affected by a serious shortage Nintendo Switch due to the outbreak of coronavirus which has affected production and logistics in China. The hybrid console is experiencing a severe shortage in Japan, and speculators were quick to capitalize on the high demand, as all models have been sold out at most stores and My Nintendo Store.
Well, a nasty video, which has gone viral, of an incident that occurred in a local Yodobashi Camera in Japan. This establishment received a new Nintendo Switch stock, and a speculator, who wanted to buy as many of them as possible, shouted with other employees, threatening them and throwing nasty words.
You can watch the video below:
https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1246750737779970048/pu/vid/720 veint1280/VwDHKCebCZ0GaqTz.mp4?_=3
Here's how Japanese commentators reacted to the incident:
"Cocky f *** er"
"What a **** son!"
"You won't regret it if the employee punches you in the face."
"It must be a joke … threatening someone for a Nintendo Switch!"
Without a doubt, a very unpleasant situation, which contrasts with the ambility that generally characterizes the Japanese people.