I heard that the Steam Deck’s price might rise because of tariffs, and I’m curious how that could affect buyers outside the U.S. Can someone explain what’s happening?
5 Answers
Absolutely, many parts for the Steam Deck will face tariffs. I’d guess the price could jump by at least $100, maybe even $125. Companies often use tariffs as an excuse to increase prices even more than necessary.
For sure, tariffs are likely to jack up prices across the board, especially for electronics like the Steam Deck. It’s a tough situation, but I’d expect some price increase to happen if these tariffs stick around.
Yeah, there’s potential for a price hike globally. It’s really hard to say exactly how much it will rise, though, since everything’s still changing. Keep an eye on the news for updates!
The manufacturing costs might go up because of tariffs, but it really hinges on whether Valve decides to pass those costs on to us. We’ll have to wait and see!
Right! It’s not just about manufacturing here; it’s also about those export costs to the U.S.
It really depends on where you are. If Valve produces and ships from China, it could lessen the impact for places like the EU. Just keep that in mind!
Exactly! It’s a pattern we’ve seen before, where prices creep up due to market conditions, not just tariffs.