Nintendo is currently seeking the dismissal of a class action lawsuit that demands the company pass on US government tariff refunds to its customers. The legal challenge follows a US Supreme Court ruling that found certain tariffs previously implemented by the Trump administration were illegal, prompting over 1,000 companies—including Nintendo—to sue for refunds.
The Class Action Lawsuit
The lawsuit was brought by two Nintendo players, Gregory Hoffert of California and Prashant Sharan of Washington. They argue that any money Nintendo has recouped from these tariff refunds should be distributed to the consumers who purchased products during the period when prices were higher due to those tariffs.
Nintendo's Defense
In a filing reported by Game File, Nintendo argues that the plaintiffs received exactly what they bargained for at the time of their purchase. The company maintains that customers agreed to a specific price for their consoles, games, or accessories, and that an intervening legal development does not entitle those consumers to a retroactive rebate.
"Nintendo or one of its retailers set a price for each product, and consumers decided whether that price was worth paying," the filing reads. "The money Plaintiffs paid represents the purchase price of the goods they wanted and received."
Cost Factors and Price Adjustments
Nintendo further clarified that the price of its goods was not determined by tariffs alone. The company stated that the cost of products was influenced by a combination of factors, including memory, labor, and shipping expenses.
Additionally, Nintendo highlighted its own role in managing these costs during the 2025 fiscal year. The company stated it implemented only "modest and selective" price adjustments and explicitly chose to bear the cost of tariffs on several of its most popular products, most notably its flagship console, the Nintendo Switch 2.