This visualization shows the launch prices of various game consoles, adjusted for inflation and categorized by their maker (Atari, Sega, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and others), using data from Inflation Station, along with additional data for specific console model prices from Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, and Valve. Inflation was calculated as of August 2024, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Release years are for North America, and console prices are for launch versions of consoles unless otherwise noted.
- For the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, the 20GB versions were used.
- For the PlayStation 5, the disc compatible version was used.
- For the Steam Deck, the 64GB version was used.
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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Satosora 4 Nov
Game systems were always expensive.
You also had to have the right tv to play it on, initially.
With all the different cables.
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22 sats \ 1 reply \ @zapsammy 4 Nov
Guinness world record of most gaming consoles attached to one TV.
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0 sats \ 0 replies \ @0xbitcoiner OP 4 Nov
I've always dreamed of a setup like this! Ahaha
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