A recent Reddit post showcases a Toys ‘R Us ad for video games in 1996. It features the prices of Nintendo 64 or PlayStation One games, which got us wondering. How do these prices compare to today?
CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT A SONY CONSOLE USED TO COST $149.99?
Everyone remembers the memes from the PlayStation 3 reveal: “599 US Dollars.”
We’re a long way away from sticker shock, but even today, a PlayStation 5 will cost you a pretty penny.
PLAYSTATION ONE GAMES ARE SURPRISINGLY CHEAP
With a higher console cost also comes a higher game cost. PS5 games today will run you $70. If you wanted to play the new Twisted Metal in 1996, it’s almost half the cost. $39.99 for a new PlayStation game seems impossible to comprehend.