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Scotsman
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
The real cost of gaming: Nintendo Switch 2 to set gamers back by £576
New analysis has found gamers will have to fork out £576 just to get started playing the Nintendo Switch 2, factoring in the cost of the console, games, accessories, and subscription. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The research was conducted by Trooli, which provides ultrafast broadband essential for gaming, ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 launch on 5 June. It investigated the real cost of gaming on all the UK's most popular consoles, taking into account the price of the console, one AAA game, an entry-level online subscription, headset, and controller. The most expensive consoles for UK gamers: Xbox Series X: £709 PlayStation 5: £653 Nintendo Switch 2: £576 Xbox Series S: £559 Steam Deck: £504 Nintendo Switch: £416 The Xbox Series X is the most expensive console for UK gamers. The Xbox Series X is the most expensive overall, with its hefty £449.99 price tag and the high annual cost of an online subscription (£6.99 every month). Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The PlayStation 5 came in second thanks to the high price of the console (£429.99) and expensive accessories, with an entry-level wireless controller setting gamers back £64.99. The latest Nintendo Switch 2 came in third, with its debut game releases retailing at £64.99 on average, making them the most expensive of any console. This, alongside its accessories and cost of the console (£395.99), earned the new Nintendo a podium place in Trooli's latest analysis. Commenting on the findings, Andy Conibere, CEO of Trooli, said: 'We provide ultrafast broadband to thousands of gamers across the UK, and know first-hand what an important role gaming plays in many people's lives. So, with the highly anticipated Nintendo Switch 2 about to launch, we were interested to find out which consoles offer UK gamers the best – and the worst – value for money. 'The results demonstrate that the cost of gaming varies significantly depending on the console. However, it's clear that all gamers have to invest plenty of hard-earned cash just to get started. So, it's crucial that the experience is an enjoyable one. With our own research demonstrating that 94% of UK gamers are negatively impacted by poor broadband, we encourage everyone to check their set-up is optimised for gaming, whether they're preparing for the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, or just want to improve their everyday gaming experience.' Methodology Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Total prices for each console were calculated based on the price of the console, online subscription, headset, controller, and the average cost of one AAA game. Prices are accurate as of the 15th May 2025. Calculations were made using the RRP of entry-level subscriptions and officially licensed products where applicable. The survey was conducted amongst 2,000 UK consumers in April 2024.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Microsoft Raising Xbox Prices—And $79.99 Games Are Next
The age of the $70 game may be coming to an end, as Microsoft has unveiled a new pricing structure for its games and hardware—one that also sees the Xbox Series line of consoles become more expensive. Microsoft is raising the prices of nearly its entire catalogue by a significant margin. In an announcement today, the company introduced a revised pricing structure that takes effect May 1, impacting Xbox Series consoles and accessories. The new structure includes a proposed $10 increase on software, adding more than 10 percent to the cost for consumers. However, this change to software pricing is scheduled to go into effect at a later date. Price hikes on Xbox hardware are being rolled out globally, with the exception of wireless headsets, which will only see increases in the U.S. and Canada. All price adjustments are listed in the chart below. (If an item is not listed, its price remains unchanged.) Item Old Price New Price Price Differential Xbox Series S 512GB Edition $299.99 $379.99 $80 Xbox Series S 1TB Edition $349.99 $429.99 $80 Xbox Series X Digital Edition $449.99 $549.99 $100 Xbox Series X $499.99 $599.99 $100 Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Edition $599.99 $729.99 $130 Xbox Wireless Controller – Limited Edition $79.99 $89.99 $10 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Core) $139.99 $149.99 $10 Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 (Full) $179.99 $199.99 $20 Xbox Wireless Headset $109.99 $119.99 $10 The new pricing on Xbox consoles and peripherals is already live, according to the official Xbox announcement. Microsoft also stated: 'We also expect to adjust the pricing of some of our new, first-party games starting this holiday season to $79.99,' referencing Mario Kart World's confirmed $79.99 launch price for the Nintendo Switch 2, announced during the recent Nintendo Direct. Xbox issued the following statement on the new pricing: 'We understand that these changes are challenging, and they were made with careful consideration given market conditions and the rising cost of development. Looking ahead, we continue to focus on offering more ways to play more games across any screen and ensuring value for Xbox players.' While both Xbox and Nintendo have committed to increasing software prices, it remains to be seen whether Sony will follow suit.
San Francisco Chronicle
15-05-2025
- Business
- San Francisco Chronicle
Under of a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped new import taxes on nearly all of America's trading partners and a range of sector-specific goods in recent months — all while some targeted countries, notably China, have responded with their own retaliatory duties. While many of those steepest tariffs have since been paused or reduced, scores of other remaining levies have piled up on businesses. That's because companies that buy products made abroad pay the tariffs imposed on them — and, as a result, face higher costs that are typically passed on to consumers. Trump has argued that his new duties will bring manufacturing and money back to the U.S. But since so much of what we buy today relies on a global supply chain, economists have long-warned that such sweeping tariffs will mean more expensive prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair. Many businesses (and their customers) are already facing that reality. Here's some big-name retailers that have recently announced or anticipate price hikes amid the ongoing trade wars: Walmart Walmart became the latest to join the list on Thursday — when the nation's largest retailer said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs. While Walmart has built in hedges against some tariff threats, with two-thirds of its merchandise is sourced in the U.S., it still isn't immune. John David Rainey, the company's chief financial officer, emphasized that prices are going up on many necessities. The price of bananas, imported from Costa Rica, went up to 54 cents per pound from 50 cents per pound, for example. And he thinks that China-made car seats, which currently sell for $350 at Walmart, will likely go up another $100. 'We're wired to keep prices low, but there's a limit to what we can bear, or any retailer for that matter,' Rainey told The Associated Press. Mattel Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, said earlier this month that it would also have to raise prices 'where necessary' to offset tariff costs. The toymaker makes 40% of its products in China. It warned of price hikes on May 5 — prior to the U.S. and China agreeing to a 90-day reprieve to temporarily slash the bulk of their sky-high levies — but tariffs on the country still remain higher than before Trump started ramping them up last month. In its latest earnings call, Mattel said it plans to move roughly 500 products this year from manufacturers in China to sources in other countries, compared to 280 products last year. And for some highly sought-after toys, the company said it would enlist factories in more than one country. Microsoft's Xbox At the start of May, Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world. Its Xbox Series S, for example, now starts at $379.99 in the U.S. — up $80 from the $299.99 price tag that debuted in 2020. And its more powerful Xbox Series X will be $599.99 going forward, a $100 jump from its previous $499.99 listing. 'We understand that these changes are challenging,' Microsoft wrote in a May 1 Xbox support update. The tech giant didn't point to tariffs specifically, but cited wider 'market conditions and the rising cost of development.' Beyond the U.S., Microsoft also laid out Xbox price adjustments for Europe, the U.K. and Australia. The company said all other countries would also receive updates locally. And further down the road, Microsoft said it also expects to make some of its new, first-party games more expensive this holiday season — with a price tag of $79.99. Stanley Black & Decker Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker said it raised prices in April and plans to do so again in the July-September quarter because of higher tariffs. 'In light of the current environment, we are accelerating adjustments to our supply chain and exploring all options as we seek to minimize the impact of tariffs on end users while balancing the need to protect our business and our ability to innovate for years to come,' CEO Donald Allan, Jr., said in a statement last month. Procter & Gamble Executives at Procter & Gamble — the consumer product giant that makes household brands such as Crest toothpaste, Tide detergent, and Charmin toilet paper — has also said it will likely have to pass on higher prices to consumers. Last month, P&G said it's doing whatever it can to reduce higher costs from tariffs, including from shifting sourcing to changing formulation to avoid duties. But the company said shoppers may still see price hikes as early as July.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Under of a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes
NEW YORK (AP) — Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped new import taxes on nearly all of America's trading partners and a range of sector-specific goods in recent months — all while some targeted countries, notably China, have responded with their own retaliatory duties. While many of those steepest tariffs have since been paused or reduced, scores of other remaining levies have piled up on businesses. That's because companies that buy products made abroad pay the tariffs imposed on them — and, as a result, face higher costs that are typically passed on to consumers. Trump has argued that his new duties will bring manufacturing and money back to the U.S. But since so much of what we buy today relies on a global supply chain, economists have long-warned that such sweeping tariffs will mean more expensive prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair. Many businesses (and their customers) are already facing that reality. Here's some big-name retailers that have recently announced or anticipate price hikes amid the ongoing trade wars: Walmart Walmart became the latest to join the list on Thursday — when the nation's largest retailer said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs. While Walmart has built in hedges against some tariff threats, with two-thirds of its merchandise is sourced in the U.S., it still isn't immune. John David Rainey, the company's chief financial officer, emphasized that prices are going up on many necessities. The price of bananas, imported from Costa Rica, went up to 54 cents per pound from 50 cents per pound, for example. And he thinks that China-made car seats, which currently sell for $350 at Walmart, will likely go up another $100. 'We're wired to keep prices low, but there's a limit to what we can bear, or any retailer for that matter,' Rainey told The Associated Press. Mattel Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, said earlier this month that it would also have to raise prices 'where necessary' to offset tariff costs. The toymaker makes 40% of its products in China. It warned of price hikes on May 5 — prior to the U.S. and China agreeing to a 90-day reprieve to temporarily slash the bulk of their sky-high levies — but tariffs on the country still remain higher than before Trump started ramping them up last month. In its latest earnings call, Mattel said it plans to move roughly 500 products this year from manufacturers in China to sources in other countries, compared to 280 products last year. And for some highly sought-after toys, the company said it would enlist factories in more than one country. Microsoft's Xbox At the start of May, Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world. Its Xbox Series S, for example, now starts at $379.99 in the U.S. — up $80 from the $299.99 price tag that debuted in 2020. And its more powerful Xbox Series X will be $599.99 going forward, a $100 jump from its previous $499.99 listing. 'We understand that these changes are challenging,' Microsoft wrote in a May 1 Xbox support update. The tech giant didn't point to tariffs specifically, but cited wider 'market conditions and the rising cost of development.' Beyond the U.S., Microsoft also laid out Xbox price adjustments for Europe, the U.K. and Australia. The company said all other countries would also receive updates locally. And further down the road, Microsoft said it also expects to make some of its new, first-party games more expensive this holiday season — with a price tag of $79.99. Stanley Black & Decker Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker said it raised prices in April and plans to do so again in the July-September quarter because of higher tariffs. 'In light of the current environment, we are accelerating adjustments to our supply chain and exploring all options as we seek to minimize the impact of tariffs on end users while balancing the need to protect our business and our ability to innovate for years to come,' CEO Donald Allan, Jr., said in a statement last month. Procter & Gamble Executives at Procter & Gamble — the consumer product giant that makes household brands such as Crest toothpaste, Tide detergent, and Charmin toilet paper — has also said it will likely have to pass on higher prices to consumers. Last month, P&G said it's doing whatever it can to reduce higher costs from tariffs, including from shifting sourcing to changing formulation to avoid duties. But the company said shoppers may still see price hikes as early as July. ______ AP Business Writers Anne D'Innocenzio and Damian J. Troise in New York contributed to this report. Sign in to access your portfolio
Washington Post
15-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Under of a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes
NEW YORK — Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge. And a handful of major retailers have already raised prices across the U.S., or warned of future hikes. President Donald Trump has slapped new import taxes on nearly all of America's trading partners and a range of sector-specific goods in recent months — all while some targeted countries, notably China, have responded with their own retaliatory duties. While many of those steepest tariffs have since been paused or reduced , scores of other remaining levies have piled up on businesses. That's because companies that buy products made abroad pay the tariffs imposed on them — and, as a result, face higher costs that are typically passed on to consumers . Trump has argued that his new duties will bring manufacturing and money back to the U.S. But since so much of what we buy today relies on a global supply chain, economists have long-warned that such sweeping tariffs will mean more expensive prices from the grocery aisle to your next car repair . Many businesses (and their customers) are already facing that reality. Here's some big-name retailers that have recently announced or anticipate price hikes amid the ongoing trade wars: Walmart became the latest to join the list on Thursday — when the nation's largest retailer said it must raise prices due to higher costs from tariffs. While Walmart has built in hedges against some tariff threats, with two-thirds of its merchandise is sourced in the U.S., it still isn't immune. John David Rainey, the company's chief financial officer, emphasized that prices are going up on many necessities. The price of bananas, imported from Costa Rica, went up to 54 cents per pound from 50 cents per pound, for example. And he thinks that China-made car seats, which currently sell for $350 at Walmart, will likely go up another $100. 'We're wired to keep prices low, but there's a limit to what we can bear, or any retailer for that matter,' Rainey told The Associated Press. Mattel Inc., the maker of Barbie dolls and Hot Wheels cars, said earlier this month that it would also have to raise prices 'where necessary' to offset tariff costs. The toymaker makes 40% of its products in China. It warned of price hikes on May 5 — prior to the U.S. and China agreeing to a 90-day reprieve to temporarily slash the bulk of their sky-high levies — but tariffs on the country still remain higher than before Trump started ramping them up last month. In its latest earnings call, Mattel said it plans to move roughly 500 products this year from manufacturers in China to sources in other countries, compared to 280 products last year. And for some highly sought-after toys, the company said it would enlist factories in more than one country. At the start of May, Microsoft raised recommended retailer pricing for its Xbox consoles and controllers around the world. Its Xbox Series S, for example, now starts at $379.99 in the U.S. — up $80 from the $299.99 price tag that debuted in 2020 . And its more powerful Xbox Series X will be $599.99 going forward, a $100 jump from its previous $499.99 listing. 'We understand that these changes are challenging,' Microsoft wrote in a May 1 Xbox support update . The tech giant didn't point to tariffs specifically, but cited wider 'market conditions and the rising cost of development.' Beyond the U.S., Microsoft also laid out Xbox price adjustments for Europe , the U.K. and Australia . The company said all other countries would also receive updates locally. And further down the road, Microsoft said it also expects to make some of its new, first-party games more expensive this holiday season — with a price tag of $79.99. Toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker said it raised prices in April and plans to do so again in the July-September quarter because of higher tariffs. 'In light of the current environment, we are accelerating adjustments to our supply chain and exploring all options as we seek to minimize the impact of tariffs on end users while balancing the need to protect our business and our ability to innovate for years to come,' CEO Donald Allan, Jr., said in a statement last month. Executives at Procter & Gamble — the consumer product giant that makes household brands such as Crest toothpaste, Tide detergent, and Charmin toilet paper — has also said it will likely have to pass on higher prices to consumers. Last month, P&G said it's doing whatever it can to reduce higher costs from tariffs, including from shifting sourcing to changing formulation to avoid duties. But the company said shoppers may still see price hikes as early as July. ______ AP Business Writers Anne D'Innocenzio and Damian J. Troise in New York contributed to this report.
