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Gaming consoles, smartphones harder finds for holidays

Delays caused by global chip shortage

Seen on the screen of a device in La Habra, Calif., new iPhone 13 smartphones are introduced during a virtual event held to announce new Apple products Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) (Jae C. Hong, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

If you’re planning to buy a tech gadget as a holiday gift this year, you might want to purchase it right now.

Shoppers are having a hard time finding some of the holiday’s hottest gifts like video game consoles and smartphones.

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Some of Apple’s biggest products, like the iPhone 13, new iPads and AirPods, are experiencing delays well into December.

Some of Google’s Pixel 6 pro devices aren’t shipping out until January.

Xbox and PS 5 consoles pop-up in stores randomly, but quickly sell out.

The delays are caused from the global chip shortage and other COVID-related production challenges.

Unfortunately, chip makers say the issue will likely continue through 2022.