The import taxes could raise prices on PS5 Pros and Switch 2s by more than $100
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In the US.

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Companies will find a way to apply this also to the rest of the world, citing some bogus reasons.

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It’s like how back when the Euro or the Pound were worth nearly 2x what the dollar was, a new device or piece of hardware would sell for $399/€399/£399.

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The EUR and GBP prices included VAT, import fees and whatever other fees levied by the local govt on electronics.

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I was borderline thinking of re-editing the headline to something along the lines of:

Proposed US tariffs may significantly raise gaming hardware costs for US gamers

But then decided against it as I generally think it’s best to avoid title edits (other than minor corrections/edits that are explicit).

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