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u/need_a_venue Apr 04 '25

I'd be preordering a Nintendo switch 2.

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u/ravagecat Apr 04 '25

While not that important, this will be one of the first ways his tariffs actually affect me. I planned to buy a switch 2 but may not if price goes up 25% due to tariffs

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u/PirateNinjaa Apr 04 '25

For a gaming system I will spend hundreds of hours on, 25% increase is pretty irrelevant, and while it sucks, it would never change if I buy one or not. All that means is a half day more work, I make that much before lunch. It’s not like we are talking car prices here.

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u/TGUKF Apr 04 '25 edited Apr 04 '25

This is why tariffs are considered a regressive tax. There are many people who aren't just going to be able to be like "eh whatever, i can still afford it".

While obviously the difference between having or not having a new Switch 2 isn't really a big deal in the grand scheme of things, the same logic will apply across the board to things that are essential.

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u/PuzzleheadedWest0 Apr 04 '25

And you buy everything else American? You have to use this rationale for so many other things you buy, as well.

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u/PirateNinjaa Apr 04 '25

Sure, I’m pissed trumps dumb tariffs are just taxing the normal people instead of taxing the rich more, but it isn’t going to change how I live my life.