Tariffs Threaten Game Industry's Survival
The pricing effects of new tariffs on physical game discs may not be immediate, as console makers work through pre-tariff import inventories, but the impacts are already being felt. Retailers like Newegg have reported rising prices for recent Nvidia graphics cards due to tariff-related increases. Analysts warn that tariffs could lead to increased costs for software and hardware.
- The gaming industry's reliance on global supply chains raises questions about its preparedness for potential disruptions, such as those caused by trade wars.
- Will the upcoming Switch 2 be exempt from the latest round of import taxes, given Nintendo's significant production capacity outside of China?