I’m curious about the potential impact of the new Canadian tariffs on games being shipped from Canada, like Assassin’s Creed. I assume there will be some effect, but I’m not entirely sure how tariffs operate or when they will take effect. Even though this doesn’t affect me directly in the UK, if you’re considering a preorder, it might be wise to secure the current price before potential increases. I’ve read there’s some concern about this, especially with talks of companies possibly relocating production from China to Vietnam. It seems like if the profits from video games reach Canada (whether directly or through a publisher), they could be taxed too. I’m just trying to figure it all out, especially since many are advocating for video games to be exempt from these tariffs due to the existing struggles in the industry.
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I honestly have no clue what other tariffs might roll out after the 30 days are up. I suspect a lot of this is focused more on essential goods rather than entertainment like video games.
Honestly, I doubt the tariffs will heavily affect every game. A lot of games aren’t shipped directly from where they’re developed. Plus, price limits set by platforms usually dictate what we end up paying, so the market will likely keep the prices in check.
In the end, if tariffs do hit, the U.S. could just end up losing business over it. It’s not great for sales, you know?
Most physical discs are made in Mexico for the U.S. market, so if tariffs come into play, we might see prices for physical games skyrocket. This could also end up pushing the prices of digital games up since companies are always looking for a justification to raise costs. You have to think about how intertwined each part of the video game industry is; tariffs could bounce back on everyone from developers to hardware producers. If you’re considering purchasing a PS Pro, you might want to lock in that price now because it could jump well past $770.
