Nintendo is sending 'Out of Stock' signs to US retailers for the upcoming Switch 2 launch, which is expected to be highly in demand globally. The signs help manage customer expectations and serve as a marketing tool by highlighting the product's popularity. The launch is set for June 5, with high anticipation and efforts to combat scalping and stock shortages worldwide.
AMD's new Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU has launched to positive reviews but is facing significant stock shortages, with major retailers like Newegg and Best Buy sold out. The scarcity is global, affecting Europe as well, with UK retailers not expecting stock until late November or December. Scalpers are exploiting the situation, listing the CPU at inflated prices on eBay. The unexpected launch timing, just months after AMD's Zen 5 CPUs, has contributed to the high demand and limited availability.
Fans of the highly anticipated game Starfield have been left heartbroken as many of their pre-orders, including the Starfield Constellation Edition, have been unexpectedly cancelled. The cancellations, which have been ongoing for months, have left gamers frustrated and confused. It is speculated that the cancellations may be due to a lack of stock to meet the high demand. With the game's launch just a few weeks away, fans hope that the worst of these cancellations is now behind them.
Sony's PlayStation 5 has sold over 38 million units following its best year on the market, with 6.3 million units sold in the fourth quarter of financial year 2022-23. The increase in sales is likely due to the fact that PS5 consoles are now readily available as Sony Interactive Entertainment president Jim Ryan said in January that the stock shortage is essentially over.
