Nintendo has taken legal action to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two US consumers who are seeking tariff refunds on products they purchased. The company maintains that its customers voluntarily paid higher prices due to tariffs and therefore have no entitlement to the refunds.

The plaintiffs, Gregory Hoffert from California and Prashant Sharan from Washington, allege that Nintendo is guilty of unjust enrichment through price hikes and retention of government subsidies intended for consumers. They seek a class action representing all US residents who bought Nintendo products between February 2025 and February 2026.

Nintendo argues that the doctrine of unjust enrichment does not apply in this case, as customers knowingly and willingly paid extra for their products and received exactly what they purchased. The company further asserts that retaining tariff refunds is a matter of legal right and not subject to customer demands.

The lawsuit highlights ongoing tensions between companies and consumers regarding price adjustments due to external factors such as tariffs. Nintendo’s stance raises questions about whether customers should be compensated for changes in market conditions, even when they are aware of the price increase at the time of purchase.