A recent analysis of decades of pricing data for gaming consoles by Ars Technica has revealed that the current models on the market are hundreds of dollars more expensive than they should be, based on historical pricing trends.
The analysis showed that current consoles would usually see a substantial price cut around four years after their initial release, but hardware prices for the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo devices have continued to rise in recent months.
The findings indicate that purchasers are paying a premium for the latest consoles, with the Xbox Series S, PS5 Digital Edition and Switch OLED currently costing upwards of $200.
Theanalysis used inflation-adjusted pricing based on historical data from launch, showing significant variations in pricing strategies of different console models.
While the direction of the pricing trend has been apparent, this analysis provides hard data to back up consumer frustrations.
