Mario Kart World’s $80 price isn’t that high, historically

Last week, Nintendo announced that Mario Kart World would be sold for $80 in the US, setting a new high price for the game industry. Adjusting for inflation, $80 for a baseline game in 2025 is comparable to prices from 10 to 15 years ago, indicating a consistent increase in nominal prices over time. Historical data shows that game prices have steadily risen, with examples like Centipede on the Atari 2600 costing the equivalent of $90 today.

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