Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo are resisting gamer lawsuits seeking tariff refunds, arguing customers received consoles at advertised prices without proven losses.
An Ampere Analysis forecast warns that US$1,000 PS6 and Project Helix consoles could sell 39 million fewer units and reduce player spending.
Microsoft’s Xbox Series S and X price increases are now clear for the UK and Europe, with the top-end disc model rising by about US$230.