The Switch’s on-again, off-again reign has a lot to do with availability, of course. Due to a global chip shortage, finding a PS5 or Xbox Series X without paying scalper pricing has become impossible. Meanwhile, despite Nintendo lowering production by 20% until March 2022, the Switch – a now five-year-old device — has grown marginally easier to buy in stores and online. It’ll be fascinating to see how the Switch’s sales compare once the Xbox One X and PS5 become more widely available.
