With coronavirus cases continuing to increase across the UK, many worried Brits have taken the sensible decision to self-isolate at home.
Now, it seems that many self-isolating Brits are stocking up on gaming consoles in the hopes of keeping themselves entertained while at home.
Online retailers including Argos and Amazon have seen a surge in searches for popular consoles including the Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4.
In particular, it seems that the threat of a lockdown is influencing many shoppers’ buying decisions. Speaking to 9news.com.au, Bec Aparo, a shopper in Melbourne, said: “I heard rumours lockdown was happening soon, so I wanted to get in before they sold out. "I've never been someone who likes staying at home. [It's]