Video Game Prices Might Increase This Year. Here's Why I Don't Mind Paying More

Girts Ragelis/Getty Images/CNET If you've been worried or confused about how much you'll soon be spending on goods -- particularly tech -- you're not alone. In the wake of the Trump administration's tariffs (first a "reciprocal tariff" pause, then exemptions for certain tech, then walking back said exemptions), you're not the only one with whiplash from trying to keep up. But if you're a gamer, an unfortunate truth emerges from the cacophony of news: Regardless of what the situation with tariffs might be, expect to pay more for your hobby. Nintendo announced the Switch 2 console earlier this month, and some of its games are priced higher than people are accustomed to: $80 for digital and $90 for physical. However, should a price increase truly be unexpected? Like most gamers, I wasn't exactly thrilled by those price tags. But I was paying $50 for PlayStation 1 and 2 games nearly two decades ago. Current generation games cost about $70. That's only a $20 increase over 20 years. Wha ... Read full article.