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

Last week, Nintendo made waves across the game industry by announcing that Mario Kart World would sell for a suggested price of $80 in the US. That nominal price represents a new high-water mark both for Nintendo and for the game industry at large, which has generally reserved prices above $70 for fancy, trinket-laden collectors' editions or Digital Deluxe Editions that include all variety of downloadable bonuses. Kyle Orland / Ars Technica Console gaming's nominal price ceiling has gone up pretty consistently in the last 40+ years. Console gaming's nominal price ceiling has gone up pretty consistently in the last 40+ years. Kyle Orland / Ars Technica Kyle Orland / Ars Technica After adjusting for inflation, an $80 price level doesn't seem all that out of the ordinary. After adjusting for inflation, an $80 price level doesn't seem all that out of the ordinary. Kyle Orland / Ars Technica Console gaming's nominal price ceiling has gone up pretty consistently in the last 40+ years. Kyle ... Read full article.