Following Nintendo's example, Sony and Microsoft argue they have no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers

PlayStation And Xbox Hit Back At Gamer Lawsuits Demanding Tariff Refunds: 'There Is Nothing Unjust About Plaintiff Purchasing An Xbox At An Advertised Price And Getting Exactly What He Paid For'

The companies say there's no proof anyone was harmed

Sony Says It Won't Pass Tariff Refunds Back to PlayStation Customers, and Dismisses Fan Arguments as 'Speculative and Illogical'

Sony has dismissed calls to return some of the $500 million it will receive in tariff refunds, despite having already passed its extra costs onto consumers through console price rises.

Following Nintendo's example, Sony and Microsoft argue they have no obligation to pass tariff refunds onto customers

Lawyers representing Sony and Microsoft have argued, in two separate lawsuits, that the platform holders are not obligated to pass tariff refunds back to consumers. Sony and Microsoft have had to raise prices of their PlayStation and Xbox consoles in 2025 in response to US-imposed tariffs. The US Supreme Court ruled the tariffs illegal earlier this year, allowing impacted companies to request refunds.

Both Microsoft and Sony say they're under no obligation to pass tariff refunds on to customers

One for me, none for thee.

Sony and Microsoft Reject Calls for Console Tariff Refunds as Lawsuits Continue

Sony and Microsoft are pushing back against lawsuits seeking refunds for consumers who purchased PlayStation and Xbox consoles at higher prices during the U.S. tariff period. The companies are separately arguing in court that receiving a government refund for tariffs does not create an obligation to reimburse customers who paid the listed retail price. The legal disputes follow the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision that invalidated the tariffs, allo…