Nintendo Co is struggling to procure some essential components for its popular Switch console due to government-imposed lockdowns in Malaysia and the Philippines, likely limiting its production this year, according to people familiar with its operations.
Malaysia is Nintendo’s source for printed circuit boards while the Philippines provides passive components that attach to those PCBs. Both nations have had to limit business operations and travel as part of their efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Malaysia officially relaxed its lockdown on May 4, opening up for most forms of economic activity, however states delayed easing rules due to lack of preparation while companies struggled to get all their workers tested before resuming work.