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PlayStation 5 Price Jumps As Trump Tariffs Hit Imports: Here's How Much PlayStation 5 Price Jumps As Trump Tariffs Hit Imports: Here's How Much
PlayStation 5 Price Jumps As Trump Tariffs Hit Imports: Here's How Much PlayStation 5 consoles are about to get more expensive in the US as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs fuel price hikes for many products. The recommended retail price for the PS5 will increase to $549.99, the Digital Edition will cost $499.99, and the PS5 Pro will go up to $749.99, Sony announced on Wednesday, Aug. 20. The higher prices will begin on Thursday, Aug. 21. While Sony didn't directly point to Trump's tariffs in its announcement, the duties have increased the costs of many imported goods, especially from countries that produce many electronics. "Similar to…
Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay
Xbox Console, Game Prices Rise As Trump's Tariffs Hit Gamers: Here's What You'll Pay Xbox video games, consoles, and accessories are now more expensive as gamers navigate higher production costs and mounting trade pressure from President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs. The Xbox Series X now costs $599.99, up from $499.99, Microsoft announced on Thursday, May 1. The cheaper Series S 512GB model is up to $379.99, while the 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition console price jumped to $729.99. Some new, first-party games are expected to cost $79.99 by the holiday season. "We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given ma…
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More
Switch 2 Preorder Date Set After Nintendo Hit Pause Over Trump's Tariffs: See What Costs More Preorders will soon begin for the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 console, but gamers playing as Mario and Luigi may need to spend a few more coins due to President Donald Trump's tariffs. Nintendo will open preordering on Thursday, April 24, the video game giant said in a news release on Friday, April 18. The release date of Wednesday, June 5, remains unchanged. The original Switch 2 preorder date was originally Wednesday, April 9. It was delayed two weeks in the wake of Trump's "liberation day" announcement. While the Switch 2 will still start at $449.99, Trump's tariffs will drive …