Although game consoles have become increasingly popular among gamers in recent years, they are often seen as luxury goods due to their high prices. Although the initial prices of some classic game consoles did not seem expensive at the time, however, the inflation rate was low at the time, and if adjusted by today's inflation standards, the price of some models may even exceed that of the Nintendo Switch 2.
Here are the 10 most expensive Nintendo consoles in history (adjusted for inflation). Let's take a look back at the classic game consoles that made players sigh at the high prices when they were released.
10. Nintendo 3DS
Original price: $249
Inflation-adjusted price: $356
As the successor to the popular Nintendo DS, the Nintendo 3DS suffered from its high price in the early days of its launch. In order to attract a wider user base, the company lowered the price of the 3DS to $169.99 in the first six months after its launch.
This move boosted sales and popularity, especially after it had many high-quality games such as The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2 and the 3D version of Pokémon, further enhancing its reputation and achieving remarkable success over time.
