<ul><li>A new report models the worst-case scenario of reciprocal tariffs being imposed on U.S. imports of video game consoles, predicting a crisis for the video game industry.</li><li>If the full tariff costs were passed on to consumers, game console prices could jump by as much as 69.4 percent, potentially leading to a decrease in overall console purchases by 73 percent.</li><li>Potential consequences of increased tariffs include significant price hikes for consoles like the PS5 Pro, impacting consumer spending and the gaming ecosystem as a whole.</li><li>Despite uncertainties around tariff changes, gaming consoles manufactured in China may see price adjustments, with expectations of price increases for consoles like the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X.</li></ul>

Worst-Case Tariff Scenario Could Hike Game Console Prices By Over 69 Percent

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