Newser July 04, 2026 • 12:10

Why Video Games Cost So Much More Now - Newser

By Jenn Gidman

Why Video Games Cost So Much More Now - Newser

Ballooning development budgets, digital trends are driving higher game, console prices

Nintendo's new Switch 2 didn't just arrive with fanfare—it came with serious sticker shock. The $450 console, paired with expensive marquee titles like Mario Kart World, caps a wider trend that Busin… [+1385 chars]

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