The small gaming questions, answered properly.

How long a download takes, what a console costs to bring home, whether a disc will play on your machine.

Free calculators for every platform, with the maths shown.

How long will my game take to download?

Game size (GB)

Internet speed (Mbps)

Estimated time3 h 8 min

Bar measured against an 8-hour overnight download. More download options

Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on 19 November 2026PS5, Xbox Series. The most anticipated game worldwide right now.

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See release times

Downloads and storage

Download time

How long a game or update takes at your speed.

Games per drive

How many games fit on your console or SSD.

Data per hour

What online and cloud gaming do to your data pack.

Money

Where is it cheapest?

Find the cheapest country for a console and what it costs to bring home.

Import cost calculator

Customs duty and tax when you bring a console home, in any country.

Device prices worldwide

Consoles, handhelds and VR in 23 countries, with tax explained.

Game Pass vs PS Plus

What each plan costs a year, and if it beats buying.

Sending a console abroad

What the receiver pays in duty, and what to check before shipping.

Electricity cost

What your console or PC adds to the power bill.

Compatibility and launches

Region check

Will this disc, game or controller work on my console?

Guides and explainers

NAT fixes, cross-play, voice chat, cloud gaming, VR setup and price guides.

Release times

Upcoming games and unlock times in your time zone.

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Game download time calculator

Enter the download size and your internet speed to see how long a game, update or patch will take.

Download size (GB)

Internet speed

Most broadband plans are sold in Mbps (megabits). Steam and console download screens usually show MB/s (megabytes), which is 8 times larger.

How this is worked out

We turn the size into megabits (1 GB is 8,000 megabits), divide by your speed, and assume you get about 85% of the speed you pay for.

Not sure of your speed? Run a free test on fast.com or speedtest.net and use the download number.

The size on a store page is the download. The game can take more space once it is installed.

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at about 85% of your plan speed, which is typical in real use

At this speed	Time

Common questions

Why is my download slower than my internet plan?

Plans advertise a maximum.

Wi-Fi distance, other devices on the network and the game server’s own speed usually bring real speed down to 60 to 90 percent of that number.

What is the difference between Mbps and MB/s?

Mbps is megabits per second and MB/s is megabytes per second. There are 8 bits in a byte, so divide Mbps by 8.

A 100 Mbps plan downloads at about 12.5 MB/s at best.

Will a wired connection make it faster?

Usually yes. An Ethernet cable gives a faster and steadier connection than Wi-Fi, especially when the console is far from the router or behind walls.

Why does my console keep “copying” after the download finishes?

Consoles unpack and install the files after downloading them. On big games and updates this can add several minutes on top of the download time.

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How many games fit on my console?

Uses the real usable space on each console, not the number on the box.

Console or drive

Usable space (GB)

Already used (GB)

Typical game size

How this is worked out

Free space is your usable space minus what is already used. We divide that by the typical game size and round down.

To see your real numbers, open Settings, then Storage on PS5, or Settings, System, Storage devices on Xbox.

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Each square is one more game of that size. Grey squares are space you have already used.

Common questions

Why is the usable space smaller than what the box says?

The system software and reserved space take a share of the drive.

Storage is also sold in decimal units, while consoles often report it differently, which shrinks the number further.

Can I add more storage to a PS5?

Yes. The PS5 has a slot for an M.2 NVMe SSD. Check Sony’s listed requirements for speed and size before buying one.

A USB drive can store PS5 games but cannot play them.

Can I add more storage to an Xbox Series X or S?

Yes, with an official Storage Expansion Card, which plays Series X|S games directly.

A USB drive can play older Xbox One games, but newer games must run from internal storage or the expansion card.

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How much data does gaming use?

See how much data online play and cloud gaming use, and how long your daily pack will last.

How you play

Hours per day

Daily data pack (GB)

Downloading the game and its updates is separate and usually far bigger than playing it.

How this is worked out

Online games mostly send small updates about where players are, so they use little data.

Cloud gaming streams video to you, so we take the stream rate and work out an hour of it:

Cloud stream	About (Mbps)
720p	10
1080p	20
1440p	30
4K	40

Each service sets its own quality, so treat these as typical figures.

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per hour of play

–per day

–per 30 days

–hours your daily pack lasts

Common questions

Does online gaming use a lot of data?

Usually not. Most online games use well under 200 MB an hour. The big data costs are downloading the game, patches and updates.

Is mobile data good enough for online gaming?

For most multiplayer games, yes, if the signal is steady. Delay (ping) matters more than speed.

Cloud gaming needs a strong, stable signal and uses far more data.

How can I save data while gaming?

Turn off automatic updates on mobile data, download big patches on Wi-Fi, and lower the streaming quality when cloud gaming.

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What does gaming cost in electricity?

Pick your setup, enter the rate from your bill, and see the cost per hour, month and year.

What you play on

Watts

Screen

Hours per day

Rate per unit (kWh)

Wattages are typical figures while playing a demanding game. Menus and lighter games draw less.

How this is worked out

Cost per hour is watts divided by 1,000, times your rate per unit. A 400 W PC with a 30 W monitor uses 0.43 units an hour.

In many countries the rate depends on your region, your supplier and how many units you use in a month, so take it from your latest bill.

For an exact reading of your own setup, a plug-in power meter shows the real draw.

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per month at your daily hours

–per hour

–per year

–units (kWh) a month

Want the running cost of your fridge, AC or geyser too?See appliance costs on PlugFacts

Common questions

Does a PS5 use electricity in rest mode?

Yes, a small amount. Rest mode keeps downloads and controller charging running. Turning off those options lowers the standby draw.

Does a gaming PC cost more to run than a console?

Usually. A mid-range gaming PC draws about twice as much as a PS5 while playing, and a high-end PC can draw three times as much.

How can I cut the cost?

Cap the frame rate in games that do not need it, switch the console fully off overnight, and use power-saving modes on PCs and TVs.

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Where is it cheapest?

Pick a device and your country. We find the cheapest country to buy it in and what it costs once you bring it home, with customs duty and tax.

Device

Your country

Biggest savings

Common questions

How do you work out the cheapest country?

We take the official price in every country we track, convert it to your currency and add the customs duty and tax your country charges, either in your luggage or by courier.

The country with the lowest total wins.

Why is the cheapest country not always recommended?

Some cheaper models only work in one language or with one country’s accounts, such as the Japan-only Switch 2.

We skip those and show the next best country, with a note explaining why.

Does the total include shipping and card fees?

No. Luggage totals assume the device is your only new item.

Courier totals are before shipping, and card fees for paying in another currency are not included.

Will the warranty work at home?

Usually not. Manufacturers often repair devices under warranty only in the country where they were bought, so check before you buy abroad.

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Console import cost calculator

Buying a console, handheld or VR headset in another country?

See the customs duty and tax you pay when it arrives home, in your luggage or by courier.

I live in

Buying it in

Price paid (USD)

1 USD in INR

How it arrives

Shipping cost (INR)

Price where I live (INR, optional)

Rules and rates used for your country

Traveller allowance (INR)

Above the allowance, pay on

Luggage duty (%)

Luggage VAT or GST (%)

Courier duty (%)

Courier VAT, GST or sales tax (%)

Surcharge on duty (%)

How this is worked out

In your luggage, most countries give each traveller a duty-free allowance for new goods.

Some charge duty and tax only on the amount over it, others charge on the full value as soon as you go over.

The calculator follows your country’s rule.

By courier or post, duty is charged on the price plus shipping, and VAT or GST is then charged on the total.

Every rate can be changed if your situation is different.

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estimated landed cost at home

Warranty is usually only honoured in the country of purchase. Card fees for foreign purchases are not included.

US and Canadian prices are before their local sales tax.

Common questions

Do I pay tax on the whole price or just the part over my allowance?

It depends on the country.

Countries	Duty and tax are charged on
India, the US, Canada, the UAE and Singapore	Only the amount over the allowance
The UK, the EU and Australia	The full value of an item once it takes you over the limit

The second group charges the full value because a single item cannot be split.

Can my family combine their allowances for one console?

In most countries, no: each person’s allowance covers only their own goods.

The US is an exception, where family members travelling together can file a joint declaration and combine their exemptions.

Is shipping a console cheaper than carrying it?

Sometimes. Courier imports skip the traveller rules and are charged at the normal import rates, which can be lower or higher depending on the country.

Compare both options in the calculator.

What if I do not declare it?

Walking through the “nothing to declare” channel with goods over your allowance counts as not declaring them.

Customs can seize the goods and charge a penalty on top of the duty.

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Will it work on my console?

Check a disc, cartridge, digital game, movie or controller from another country against your console.

My console

What I want to use

My console was bought in

The item is from

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Also check before you buy

Language: some Asian editions only include local languages. The back of the box lists them.
Power: look at the voltage on the console’s label or power brick before plugging it into a 230 V socket.
Warranty: manufacturers usually only repair consoles under warranty in the country of purchase.

Region rules by console

Most game discs play anywhere; digital games follow your account’s region, and movie discs follow region codes.

Console	Game discs or cartridges	Digital games	Movie discs
PS5	From any country	Account’s region	Blu-ray and DVD region codes; nearly all 4K UHD discs are region-free
PS4	From any country	Account’s region	Blu-ray and DVD region codes; no 4K UHD discs
PS3	Nearly all; a few were locked by their publishers	Account’s region	Blu-ray and DVD region codes; no 4K UHD discs
Xbox Series X or S	Nearly all; a very small number are locked	Account’s region	Blu-ray and DVD region codes; nearly all 4K UHD discs are region-free
Xbox One	Most; a handful of older titles are locked	Account’s region	Blu-ray and DVD region codes; 4K UHD only on the One S and One X
Switch, Switch OLED or Lite	From any country, except those made for the China-only Switch	Account’s region	Does not play them
Switch 2	Any country on international consoles; the Japan-only model is limited to Japanese and Japanese accounts	Account’s region	Does not play them
Wii U, 3DS or 2DS	Same region only	Console’s region	Does not play them
Gaming PC or Steam Deck	Mostly downloads; check the box for a region restriction	Usually any country; some keys are region-locked	Only with a disc drive

The PS5 Digital Edition needs the separate disc drive to play discs, and the Xbox Series S has no disc drive.

Common questions

Can I play a game disc from another country on my PS5?

Yes. PS5 games are not region-locked, so discs from any country play on any PS5.

Check the languages on the box, since some Japanese editions do not include English.

Why will my console play foreign games but not foreign movies?

Games and movies follow different rules. Movie Blu-rays and DVDs carry region codes set by the disc formats.

For example, the USA uses Blu-ray region A and Europe uses region B, so a European movie disc will not play on a US console.

Is the Japanese Switch 2 region locked?

The cheaper Japan-only, Japanese-language Switch 2 is limited to Japanese and Japanese Nintendo Accounts.

The international Switch 2 sold in Japan is not.

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Gaming device prices around the world

Pick a country to see what consoles, handhelds and VR headsets cost there, with tax explained. Or pick a device to see where it is cheapest.

Country

Show

Also show in

Device	Price	Before tax	Converted

Device

Show prices in

Country	Local price	Tax	Converted	Compared

Full page for this device, with the cost of bringing it home to your country

Used prices and trade-in values

What a used console costs, and what a shop pays you for yours, compared with the new price.

United Kingdom prices from CeX, the largest second-hand chain, for boxed or top-grade units.

Device	Used price	Trade-in, cash	Trade-in, store credit	New price	Used vs new

Prices seen on CeX UK on 18 October 2026, in pounds.

In India, CeX was selling used PS5 Slim bundles for ₹73,000 to ₹75,000, above the ₹69,990 new price, and was not buying consoles for cash.

More countries are coming.

Common questions

Why do US and Canadian prices look lower?

In the US and Canada, prices are shown before tax, and sales tax is added at the till.

Country	Sales tax added (%)
United States	0 to about 10
Canada	5 to 15

The rate depends on where you live. Most other countries include VAT or GST in the price on the shelf.

What does “before tax” mean here?

It is the shelf price with the local VAT or GST taken out.

Comparing before-tax prices shows what the device really costs in each market, but a traveller usually pays the full shelf price unless the country offers a tourist tax refund.

Why did every console get more expensive in 2026?

Memory and storage chips became much more expensive in 2026.

Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Valve and Meta all raised their prices between April and September 2026, and named component costs as the reason.

Why is a device only sold as an import in some countries?

Not every device is launched everywhere.

Where a maker does not sell officially, shops bring in units from abroad, usually at a higher price and without a local warranty.

For example, the Switch 2, Steam Deck and Meta Quest are only available as imports in India. Pick your country above to see the status of each device.

Why is a device missing for my country?

We only list prices we can confirm from the maker or a reliable report.

If a device is not listed, it either is not sold officially in that country or we have not confirmed its current price yet.

Does a console from another country work at home?

Games usually do, but check the power rating and the warranty.

Where	Mains power, for example (V)
Japan	100
North America	120
India and Europe	230

Our region checker covers games, movies and controllers.

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Game Pass vs PS Plus: is it worth it?

See what each plan costs over a year and compare it with buying the games yourself.

Country

I play on

Months subscribed a year

Catalogue games I would otherwise buy each year

Average price per game (USD)

How this is worked out

Game Pass plans are billed monthly, so we multiply by the months you subscribe.

PS Plus is shown at the 12-month price, which is the cheapest way to pay.

The comparison uses the cheapest plan with a game catalogue on your platform, because the basic tiers are mainly for online play.

Catalogues change every month, so check that the games you want are included.

Plan	Price	Per year

PS Plus prices from the PlayStation Store and Game Pass prices from the Microsoft Store in each country, checked 19 October 2026.

Plans we could not confirm for a country are left out.

Common questions

Which Game Pass plan gets new games on day one?

Game Pass Ultimate on Xbox, and PC Game Pass on PC, get many new games on day one.

Since April 2026, new Call of Duty games arrive on Game Pass about a year after launch instead.

Do I need PS Plus to play online?

For most paid games on PS5, yes, and any tier works. Free-to-play games such as Fortnite do not need it.

Can I use a subscription from another country?

Subscriptions are tied to your account’s region. Codes from another region usually will not redeem, and changing region can break existing purchases.

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Release times and upcoming games

When the big games come out, and what an announced unlock time means where you live.

The 10 biggest upcoming games

Ranked by how many players worldwide are following each game before launch. Updated every day.

Find any upcoming game

Search upcoming games

Release dates and cover art from IGDB, the games database run by Twitch. Dates can change.

Convert a launch time

Launch date

Launch time

Time zone of the announcement

Publishers usually announce one time, such as “midnight ET”. Enter it here to see it around the world.

The example above is not an official GTA 6 time.

Common questions

What time does GTA 6 unlock?

Rockstar has confirmed 19 November 2026 but not an exact time. Pre-loading is reported to open on 12 November.

When it is announced, enter it in the converter above to see it in your time zone.

Why do some games unlock at different times in each country?

Some games unlock at midnight local time in each country, so players in Asia and Australia get them first.

Others unlock at a single moment worldwide, which can mean a morning or evening launch depending on where you are.

Can I download a game before release?

Most digital pre-orders allow a pre-load a few days early, so the game is ready to play the moment it unlocks.

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Look up a game

See what you need to play a game on your device, where it is available and what it costs.

Search games

Search over 10,000 games, from the newest releases to the classics.

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Fortnite

Battle royale by Epic Games. Released 25 July 2017

On iPhone and iPad it depends on your country’s app store rules. Mac players can use cloud gaming.

Free

Free to play on PC

What you need to play it

An NVMe SSD is recommended.

	Minimum	Recommended	High
Target	Runs on low settings	Plays well	Epic quality preset
Windows	10 22H2 64-bit	10 or 11 64-bit	10 or 11 64-bit
Processor	Core i3-3225	Core i5-7300U or Ryzen 3 3300U	Core i7-8700 or Ryzen 7 3700X
Memory	8 GB	16 GB	16 GB
Graphics	Intel HD 4000 or Radeon Vega 8	GTX 960 or R9 280 (2 GB)	RTX 3070 or RX 6700 XT (8 GB)

Works on	PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro
Performance	PS5 and Xbox Series X: 60 fps, with a 120 fps mode on supported TVs
Storage	Not published by the publisher yet
Online play	Free to play: no subscription needed for online play
Buy	PlayStation Store

Works on	PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility
Performance	Not announced by the publisher yet
Storage	Not published by the publisher yet
Online play	Free to play: no subscription needed for online play
Buy	PlayStation Store

Works on	Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S
Performance	PS5 and Xbox Series X: 60 fps, with a 120 fps mode on supported TVs
Storage	Not published by the publisher yet
Online play	Free to play: no subscription needed for online play
Buy	Xbox Store

Works on	Xbox One, and Xbox Series X\|S through backward compatibility
Performance	Not announced by the publisher yet
Storage	Not published by the publisher yet
Online play	Free to play: no subscription needed for online play
Buy	Xbox Store

Works on	Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2
Performance	Not announced by the publisher yet
Storage	Not published by the publisher yet
Online play	Free to play: no subscription needed for online play
Buy	Nintendo eShop

Works on	Nintendo Switch 2
Performance	Not announced by the publisher yet
Storage	Not published by the publisher yet
Online play	Free to play: no subscription needed for online play
Buy	Nintendo eShop


Device	What you need
Android minimum	64-bit Android 10 or newer on ARM64, 4 GB RAM, Adreno 530, Mali-G71 MP20 or Mali-G72 MP12 or better
Android recommended	Android 14 or newer, 8 GB RAM, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Exynos 2400 or Dimensity 9200 or newer

Storage and download

The file size has not been published yet.Download time calculator

Price by country

US list price before sales tax.

Country	Edition or shop	Price	In USD
United States	Free to play	Free	–

Prices in other countries are coming with live store data.

Used price and trade-in

Fortnite is free, so there is no used copy to buy or sell.Used console prices

Quick facts

Single player: No
Multiplayer: Yes

From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. Updated daily.

Common questions

Can you play Fortnite alone?

No single-player mode is listed for Fortnite; it is built around playing with others.

Is Fortnite multiplayer?

Yes. Listed modes: Multiplayer.

Is Fortnite free?

Yes. The game is free to play; you only pay for optional items and the battle pass.

What phone do I need for Fortnite?

On Android, at least a 64-bit phone with Android 10 and 4 GB of RAM. For smooth play, Epic recommends 8 GB of RAM and a recent flagship chip.

Sources:

PC and Android requirements: Epic Games support pages.
Last checked 18 October 2026.

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Sending a console or game abroad

Shipping a console, handheld or game to a friend, family member or buyer in another country?

See what they will pay when it arrives, and what to check first.

Sending it to

Value of the item (USD)

Shipping cost (USD)

Who pays the duty?

How this is worked out

The value is converted into the receiver’s currency.

Customs at the destination charges its parcel duty on the value plus shipping, then VAT, GST or sales tax on the total, using the same rules as our import calculator.

Gifts are usually taxed like purchases once they are above a small limit, so declare the true value.

Before you ship

Declare the real value. Writing a low value or “gift” to avoid duty can lead to fines, delays or the parcel being seized.
Batteries. Consoles, controllers and handhelds with built-in batteries can usually be shipped, but loose spare batteries and power banks are restricted. Check your courier’s rules.
Duties paid or unpaid. If the receiver pays on delivery, the courier may add a handling fee on top of the duty.
Will it work there? Check the power rating, and use our region checker for games, movies and accounts.
Warranty. Most makers only repair consoles in the country where they were bought.
Packing and insurance. Use the original box if you have it, and insure the parcel for its full value.

Common questions

Who pays customs duty when I send a parcel abroad?

The receiver, unless you choose a “duties paid” service where you pay in advance. Either way, the amount is set by the destination country.

Is a gift free of duty?

Only below a small limit that varies by country, and often only between private people. A new console is almost always above it.

Can I send a used console abroad?

Yes. Declare what it is worth now, not what you paid. Customs may ask for proof, such as a listing or receipt.

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Guides and explainers

Short answers to the questions people keep getting wrong, with the numbers checked.

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About GamersFact

GamersFact answers the small, practical questions that come up around gaming:

how long a download will take
how many games fit on a console
what it costs to bring one home from abroad
whether a disc from another country will play.

Big gaming sites cover news and reviews.

The everyday questions are often answered in scattered forum threads, or with figures that are years out of date.

We build simple calculators instead, show how every result is worked out, and list where our numbers come from.

Who runs it

GamersFact is an independent site from the team behind PlugFacts, which does the same for household appliances. It was started by Karan S.

Independence

GamersFact is not affiliated with Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, Valve, Rockstar or any other games company.

All product names and trademarks belong to their owners.

Found a mistake?

Prices, rates and rules change. If something looks wrong, please tell us and we will check it.

How we calculate

Last checked 19 October 2026

These are the formulas and sources behind the defaults in every calculator.

Every figure in our calculators can be changed, so you can always use the number from your own bill, receipt or console.

Downloads, storage and data

Each calculator uses one simple formula or source.

Calculator	Formula or source
Download time	Size in GB × 8,000 ÷ speed in Mbps, assuming you get 85% of your plan speed
Usable storage	Console makers’ specifications and the storage screen on each console
Data use	Typical online game traffic, and the cloud stream rates below

Data we assume per hour of play
How you play	Online play (MB per hour)
Online multiplayer, light (card, puzzle, turn-based)	40
Online multiplayer, typical (shooters, battle royale)	100
Online multiplayer, heavy (big MMO raids, voice chat on)	250

Cloud gaming stream rates
Stream quality	About (Mbps)
720p	10
1080p	20
1440p	30
4K	40

Electricity

Cost is watts ÷ 1,000 × hours × your rate per unit.

Wattages are typical draw while playing, from manufacturer ratings and independent measurements.

Wattages we assume while playing
Device	About (W)
PS5 or PS5 Slim	200
PS5 Pro	230
Xbox Series X	160
Xbox Series S	75
Nintendo Switch, docked	15
Steam Deck	20
Handheld gaming PC (ROG Ally, Legion Go)	30
Gaming laptop	150
Entry gaming PC	250
Mid-range gaming PC	400
High-end gaming PC	600
Phone or tablet while gaming and charging	15
Monitor	30
TV	100

Import cost

The calculator starts from each country’s published traveller allowance and import rates.

In your luggage
Country	Allowance per traveller	Over it, you pay on	Duty (%)	VAT, GST or tax (%)
Australia	A$900	Full value	0	10
Canada	CA$800	Amount over	0	5
Denmark	€430	Full value	2.5	25
Finland	€430	Full value	2.5	25.5
France	€430	Full value	2.5	20
Germany	€430	Full value	2.5	19
India	₹75,000	Amount over	35	0
Ireland	€430	Full value	2.5	23
Italy	€430	Full value	2.5	22
Netherlands	€430	Full value	2.5	21
Poland	€430	Full value	2.5	23
Singapore	SGD 500	Amount over	0	9
Spain	€430	Full value	2.5	21
Sweden	€430	Full value	2.5	25
United Arab Emirates	AED 3,000	Amount over	5	0
United Kingdom	£390	Full value	2	20
United States	$800	Amount over	3	0

By courier or post
Country	Duty (%)	Surcharge on the duty (%)	VAT, GST or sales tax (%)
Australia	0	0	10
Canada	0	0	5
Denmark	0	0	25
Finland	0	0	25.5
France	0	0	20
Germany	0	0	19
India	10	10	18
Ireland	0	0	23
Italy	0	0	22
Netherlands	0	0	21
Poland	0	0	23
Singapore	0	0	9
Spain	0	0	21
Sweden	0	0	25
United Arab Emirates	5	0	5
United Kingdom	0	0	20
United States	0	0	0

Germany: goods worth up to €700 pay a single flat 17.5% that covers duty and VAT together.
Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Spain and Sweden: the luggage duty applies only to goods worth up to €700.
The United States: the 3% applies to the next $1,000 over the allowance.
Rules checked 19 October 2026. Each country’s full rule is shown in the import calculator.

Where the rules come from
Country	What we use	Source
India	Baggage Rules, 2026 and Customs Notification 26/2016 as amended (₹75,000 allowance, 35% on the excess); courier rate for personal imports cut to 10% from 1 April 2026 in the Union Budget 2026-27; 18% GST on consoles	Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs
United States	$800 returning-resident exemption and 3% flat rate on the next $1,000 (19 CFR 148); the $800 duty-free limit for shipments is suspended, so parcels can owe duty and tariffs	U.S. Customs and Border Protection
United Kingdom	£390 personal allowance, tax on the total value once over it, and the simplified rate of 2% for “all other goods”	GOV.UK
Germany	€430 allowance and the 17.5% all-inclusive flat rate for goods up to €700	German customs (zoll.de)
European Union	€430 traveller allowance for air and sea arrivals under the EU travellers’ allowance rules, with each country’s standard VAT rate; since 1 July 2026, online orders worth €150 or less also pay a flat €3 customs duty per item type	European Commission
Canada, Australia, the UAE and Singapore	Traveller exemptions	Canada Border Services Agency, Australian Border Force, UAE customs and Singapore’s IRAS
Any other country	The calculator lets you enter your own allowance and rates	Your customs authority

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What	Source	Checked
Device prices	Official announcements from the makers (below), plus confirmed local prices in India, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea	Against each maker’s store on 19 October 2026
India	Official prices from Sony India and ASUS India, and selling prices seen on Amazon.in and Flipkart; devices not sold officially are shown as imported, with the online price	19 October 2026
Tax rates	The standard VAT, GST or sales tax rate in each country; “before tax” takes that rate out of the shelf price	–
PS Plus	12-month prices on the PlayStation Store in each country	19 October 2026
Game Pass	Monthly prices for Essential, Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass in the Microsoft Store in each country	19 October 2026
Game prices by country	PlayStation Store and Steam prices	17 October 2026
Used prices and trade-in values	CeX UK and CeX India	18 October 2026
Exchange rates	European Central Bank reference rates (the UAE dirham at its fixed rate to the US dollar); customs uses its own notified rate on the day you arrive	19 October 2026

Device price announcements
Maker	Announced	Effective
Sony	PlayStation Blog, 27 March 2026	–
Microsoft	Xbox Wire, 25 June 2026	1 August 2026
Nintendo	8 May 2026	1 September 2026
Valve	27 May 2026	–
Meta	16 April 2026	19 April 2026

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