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News - GameStop Switch Allocation Has Reportedly Improved - xSicKxBot - 10-18-2020
GameStop Switch Allocation Has Reportedly Improved
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<p>Earlier this month, <a href="https://www.purexbox.com/news/2020/10/report_gamestop_to_share_in_digital_revenues_for_every_xbox_it_sells">GameStop announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Microsoft</a> – including enterprise and commercial elements. Microsoft will <a class="external" href="https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-15-microsoft-will-share-digital-revenues-with-gamestop-on-every-xbox-it-sells">reportedly share digital revenues</a> with GameStop on every Xbox it sells.</p>
<p>There have been some concerns raised about how this partnership will potentially impact <em>other</em> console manufacturers’ presence within GameStop. Fortunately, for Nintendo – at least in the short term, it shouldn’t be a problem.</p>
<p>As you might recall, Reggie Fils-Aimé (the former Nintendo of America President) <a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/03/former_nintendo_of_america_president_reggie_fils-aime_joins_gamestops_board_of_directors">joined GameStop’s board of directors in March this year</a>, and it seems Switch stock has been increased since then. GameStop CEO George Sherman made the following comment in a previous earnings call:</p>
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<p>“We receive more than our fair share of Nintendo Switches and we sell those very rapidly.”</p>
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<p>Seeking Alpha notes how GameStop’s allocation of Nintendo products in the past hasn’t been great, so it’s interesting to hear from the company’s CEO how there’s now a healthy supply – even if it does sell out fast. Perhaps Reggie has played a part.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/05/nintendo_reportedly_facing_new_switch_production_issues_that_could_cause_shortages">Switch shortages</a> have been a problem throughout the system’s life, but this year in particular has taken a serious toll on Nintendo. The pandemic has at times stalled production and games like <strong><a href="https://www.nintendolife.com/games/nintendo-switch/animal_crossing_new_horizons">Animal Crossing: New Horizons</a></strong> have only increased demand for the system.</p>
<p>Have you had trouble finding a Nintendo Switch at GameStop or any other store this year? <em>Tell us down below.</em></p>
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