The steady rise in tech product prices continues. This weekend brought confirmation that PC accessories are now getting more expensive due to tariffs, with gamers and those who use this hardware for work or study starting to feel the impact.
Keyboards, mice, and other computer and gaming peripherals have just seen a price bump. While it’s not a widespread hike yet, more companies are expected to increase their prices due to Donald Trump’s sweeping 145% tariffs on Chinese goods. For now, the U.S. market is bearing the brunt, but it probably won’t be long before other regions are affected.
No Free Pass for Tech Gear
Just a couple of weeks ago, Trump’s administration released a list of tech products that would be exempt from upcoming tariffs, offering temporary relief to companies and consumers.
Unfortunately, the optimism was short-lived. Officials quickly clarified that tech items like computers, smartphones, and other consumer hardware coming from China will simply move to a different tariff category, one that still includes a new, pending rate.
One of the first to flinch to this news was Logitech, which quietly raised prices on 51% of its catalog, with an average increase of 14%. The Swiss American company had already flagged concerns over the tariffs’ potential impact, and Trump’s suggestion of an additional 31% rate on Swiss imports may have pushed it to adjust its lineup as a protective measure.
For instance, the Pro X TKL gaming keyboard jumped from $199.99 to $219.99. More budget-friendly options like the K4000 Plus Wireless Touch keyboard also suffered changes: this model rose from $27.99 to $34.99, a 25% increase.
Analysts believe this is the start of a wave of price hikes, with more companies set to follow Logitech’s actions.
Gaming Also Feeling the Effects
Nintendo just revealed a new pre-order date for the Switch 2, and even though the console’s price surprisingly remained the same, all accessories got more expensive. The Japanese firm also announced a price hike for its beloved amiibo figures.
Sony, for its part, raised the prices of the PlayStation 5 and the PS Plus service in some markets.
Other gaming companies haven’t made moves yet, but the outlook suggests that more bad news are on the horizon.