Video game makers really don't want to give their customers tariff refunds — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-game-makers-really-don-t-want-to-give-their-customers-tariff-refundsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Sony and Microsoft Refuse to Pass U.S. Tariff Refunds to Consumershttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-game-makers-really-don-t-want-to-give-their-customers-tariff-refundshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/video-game-makers-really-don-t-want-to-give-their-customers-tariff-refunds#u60385Mon, 07 Sep 2026 18:19:03 +0000Sony and Microsoft are refusing to provide U.S. tariff refunds to customers, aligning their position with Nintendo. Sony specifically has declined to share a $500m refund despite previous price increases for PlayStation users. Both companies now argue they have no obligation to pass these funds to consumers and have requested the dismissal of related consumer lawsuits. This collective stance from the industry's largest console makers indicates a refusal to lower prices or reimburse players following the recovery of tariff costs.Why it mattersHardware manufacturers often raise retail price