Gaming console prices have skyrocketed due to tariffs imposed by President Trump’s trade war with China. The US price of new Xbox Series S units has increased to $380, while the Series X is now priced at $600. Sony’s PlayStation 5 consoles are also seeing a significant rise in price, with the base model starting at $450 and the Pro version reaching $700.
Analysts predict that Sony will face similar tariff increases, leading to further price hikes. The Astro Bot bundle remains one of the best deals on a PS5, but prices may continue to rise as inventory dwindles. Early adopters who purchased consoles in 2020 may have received better deals, but future buyers can expect increasing costs.
The Switch 2 is also likely to follow suit, with pre-orders for $500 bundles potentially becoming unaffordable if tariffs are not reversed. With the current price being the lowest it has been in years, buyers should consider purchasing now before prices continue to rise.
Source: https://kotaku.com/ps5-price-deal-discount-tariffs-xbox-switch-2-trump-1851778878