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Will PlayStation Prices Go Up? Sony Warns Of Possible Price Hikes Due To Tariffs
- Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo are raising prices on consoles and games in 2025 due to rising costs and trade tariffs affecting hardware production mainly in the US and China.
- This price increase stems from factors including tripled game development costs over five years and US tariffs on imports from China and Vietnam, though a 90-day tariff pause may affect outcomes.
- Sony raised PlayStation 5 prices by tens of dollars globally, Microsoft hiked Xbox game prices by $10 to $80, and Nintendo’s flagship Switch 2 game will cost $80, sparking mixed consumer reactions.
- Market analysts noted the US is Xbox's largest market and warned that if Vietnam faces tariffs, console costs could increase by hundreds of dollars, while games remain historically affordable in real terms.
- These pricing levels are anticipated to establish themselves as the norm within the gaming industry over the coming two years, which may lead some players to reduce their spending or choose their purchases more carefully.
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