According to a report from the Nikkei, the anticipated trade war could impose a staggering 145% tariff on the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches on June 5. This situation isn’t limited to Nintendo; numerous major gaming brands rely on production facilities in China, making them susceptible to these tariffs. Sony revealed today that the price of the PlayStation 5 is set to increase in various regions, including Europe.
“According to an internal assessment memo by a major Apple and Nintendo supplier seen by Nikkei Asia, game consoles are still subject to a 145% U.S. tariff on goods made in China, which means products like Nintendo’s highly anticipated new console are in line for a massive hit.”
– Nikkei Asia