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Ex-PlayStation boss says $80 games were 'going to happen sooner or later'

Nintendo revealed that Mario Kart World will be a launch game for the Switch 2, carrying a price tag of $80, highlighting a significant rise in video game pricing.
This price rise results from inflation, higher production costs, and growing player demand for more ambitious games, which industry leaders expected.
Microsoft recently raised Xbox console prices and plans to release some first-party games at $80, while remasters and live service models aim to stabilize revenues.
Former PlayStation executive Shuhei Yoshida acknowledged that rising game prices were inevitable due to inflation and increased production expenses, noting that while Nintendo might not be the first to implement these changes, others would follow in time. He also highlighted the importance of achieving an appropriate relationship between development costs and the pricing of games.
Rising prices amid stagnant quality and originality have sparked criticism, raising concerns that persistent issues could cause a significant industry downturn.

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Ex-PlayStation boss says $80 games were 'going to happen sooner or later'

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