Will Trump's Tariffs Raise Video Game And Console Prices? Here's What We Know

One of US President-elect Donald Trump's biggest talking points this election season has been around the subject of tariffs. Specifically, Trump has discussed tariff rates of 60% or more on products imported from China. Considering China is where video game consoles, accessories, and other video game and technology products are produced (at least in part--but these days, to a lesser degree), many are wondering how these proposed tariffs could impact the consumer.

In short, people want to know if video game consoles and games are about to get significantly more expensive, as some have predicted. This issue is even more top of mind considering the Switch 2 is expected to launch in 2025, with Rockstar's massively anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI also lined up for release next year.

There are no definitive answers as of yet. Some economists believe 60% tariffs are impossible. And Trump may not go forward with his plans as he's described them after he takes office in January, or at all. We spoke with analysts and collated other quotes and analysis about the potential impact of tariffs on video games to help paint a clearer picture of the situation in these early days.

Will Trump's Tariffs Raise Video Game And Console Prices? Here's What We Know

Will Trump's Tariffs Raise Video Game And Console Prices? Here's What We Know

Will Trump's Tariffs Raise Video Game And Console Prices? Here's What We Know

Will Trump's Tariffs Raise Video Game And Console Prices? Here's What We Know

Will Trump's Tariffs Raise Video Game And Console Prices? Here's What We Know