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Originally Posted by Lasereth
It's really sad, because if you calculate in inflation, videogame prices have fallen since they were first introduced. I may have mentioned this in this thread already, but an NES in 1983 would cost over $400 to buy today. Now, you get a 20 GB HDD, ethernet port, wireless controller, HD capable video output, DVD player, music player, etc. all for $400. The original NES could play games. That's it.
-Lasereth
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You have to remember though that back in the day the NES was cutting edge. Just because the definition of cutting edge has changed (i.e. having DVD Player, HD video out, etc etc) doesn't mean it is any less groundbreaking.Tthe NES was an amazing piece of hardware back in the day. Just like the 360 will be when it comes out. The price is lower due to sheer competition and an increase in customer expectations.