Sony is considering possible price hikes for the PlayStation 5 due to increased U.S. tariffs, which could result in a $680 million hit from import taxes on China and other countries.
Sony may pass on the price of tariffs to players and is exploring strategies like manufacturing consoles in the U.S. to mitigate the impact of the trade war.
The potential tariff impacts could lead to significant price increases for PS5 and PS5 Pro, affecting consumers and overall game console purchases.
Sony's record profits were driven by strong PS5 sales and increasing player spending on games and subscriptions, while uncertainties remain with potential price hikes amidst the release of new games.