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How Much Did N64 Games Cost at Launch?

Retrovolve researches N64 cartridge MSRPs to remind readers how much those old games used to cost.

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Neonridr3879d ago

up here in Canada some N64 games were $99.99

I remember buying San Francisco Rush and it cost me like $115 after taxes.

32froshes3879d ago

$115? Holy crap! You were quite the dedicated gamer! I'm curious to know if you have any old receipts or ad scans for games from that era? I'd love to see them!

Neonridr3879d ago

I don't have anything personally, but I am sure someone could dig something up. Not all games cost that much mind you, but they were definitely more expensive than games now.

guitarded773879d ago

I didn't get one at launch, but a friend did with 3 games. It was $75 each game. I remember being like "holy balls that's expensive".

WalterWJR3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

I have a receipt for final fantasy x but no n64 stuff. It was £44.99 which is about the same now.

I Remember street fighter 2 and toy story costing upwards of £100 on megadrive.

freshslicepizza3879d ago

this highlights the entitlement attitude many gamers have that whine about game prices, length of games, if a game doesn't have online or doesn't have a single player campaign in an online game, and dlc.

ask yourself this, how much did it cost to make those games back then compared to now? so of course they are going to utilize things like dlc to try and get consumers to pay more. its because there is a price cap many have thats been engrained in what we think prices should stay at. just like game consoles and how hard it is to sell any over $400.

DarthZoolu3879d ago

Old receipts? Horder. They were $50 right.

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STK0263879d ago

Yeah, I think my parents had to pay about as much for Perfect Dark. No wonder I only had 5-6 games for my N64 and spent so much time at my local rental store...

dasbeer883879d ago

Likewise I had about four games: Legend of Zelda OOT, Star Wars, Super Mario 64, Bomberman 64.
It had never crossed my mind that these games were like $40-$60 back during that time period.

NukaCola3879d ago

I couldn't get an N64 at launch because of those prices. I got a PS1 instead. But I did get one. I can't believe cartridges were so pricey. I have a copy of MK on Genesis and there is still a price sticker for $89.99!!!!

32froshes3879d ago

Could I get a scan of that cover with the sticker on it? I'd love to explore the game price thing more deeply and do a follow-up piece. I think it's an important piece of gaming history that's often mis-remembered. I find it fascinating to think about how much we were paying for these things back in the 90s.

TheWatercooler3879d ago

I remember when I got my N64 with super mario 64 which was £60 and Turok for £70. My parents bought them back then. I can't believe the prices they cost.

My concept of money wasn't that great back then i'm really surprised they bought them for me now

Vegamyster3879d ago

I think Pokemon Stadium was $120 before tax lol.

mep693879d ago

I believe Pokémon Stadium was £59.99 in the uk when I came out. Got it for my birthday, was soo happy :P

Ratty3879d ago

Doom 64 was like 139.99$ at Walmart Canada back then. That was the most ridiculously priced game they had. My friend also got Ocarina of Time for a little more than 99$. All in 1990s money.

RosweeSon3879d ago

An I thought £59.99 for Goldeneye was expensive ;)

Kribwalker3879d ago

The original turok was $119 at Walmart in Canada. I bought it a year later for $20

hduce3879d ago

If you guys thought N64 games were expensive at launch, try being a Neo Geo fan. I remember paying $150 or more for the "true" arcade experience. The most expensive game I bought for the N64 was Killer Instinct Gold for $79.99.

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SpiralTear3879d ago

A lot more than kids these days think.

madmonkey013879d ago

tomb raider for ps1 cost me £44.99 t launch,

last of us ps3 cost me £38 at launch,

considering inflation that is a big reduction.

FromTheAshes3879d ago

They were not cheap. I paid 69.99USD for Mario 64 when it released in 1996. Nintendo was stubborn about the use of CD-Roms but I think the N64 still had a quality selection of games despite the cartridge prices.

Omegabalmung3879d ago

Yup that is why I only had like 3-4 games total for the N64 :(

FromTheAshes3879d ago

Lol exactly I started out with only two games. Mario 64 and Pilot Wings 64. Good thing Pilot Wings had good replay value compared to SM64.

RosweeSon3879d ago

I couldn't even afford a game at all when I first got it haha, had to settle with borrowing my mates mario 64, could have been worse I suppose ;)

InTheZoneAC3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

it's funny how people forget how expensive games were even before the ridiculous N64 prices, and games then took much less time to develop.

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Nintendo Switch 2 sales shatters records, most-sold console in 24-hour period

The Nintendo Switch 2 has set a new record by selling over 3 million units within 24 hours, tripling the PlayStation 4’s previous launch day sales.

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Jin_Sakai17d ago

Crazy. Switch 2 is going to do very well.

darthv7217d ago (Edited 17d ago )

No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.

The number of SW2 specific titles pales in comparison to the variety of SW1 games that get a performance boost right out of the box on this. And like the SX and PS5 before it, you can bet the majority are going to be using it as a means to better enjoy their existing titles that can benefit.

This may have been quick out of the gate... so was the WiiU. I quite enjoy it for what it is, but am keeping my expectations in check.

GenoPurpel17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

The Switch 2’s price point is great and fine and it’s still cheaper than the current gen of consoles aside from the Series S.

The only place I think they will fall short is their software sales, which also in turn may affect the hardware sales but not significantly. Parents will be fine paying for the system for their kids, but one look at an $80-$90 price tag for a single video game, that is where a lot of people will draw the line. Maybe not so much the people who are in the “willing to pay because I buy deluxe editions anyway” crowd, but for parents specifically, more sacrifices are gonna need to be made in their choices of gifts for their kids.

OtterX17d ago

As a parent of 3 with a very modest income, it was very affordable bc I already had an immense library of games, and the Mario Kart bundle came out to only about €50 more than a standard bundle. Both Zeldas were upgraded w Family Expansion Pass that I already had. Many games were upgraded for free. The only additional game I bought was Fast Fusion for 14.99 which was a great purchase!

Killer2020UK17d ago

People seem to forget that the Switch was $299 at launch which in today's money is roughly $400. That makes the Switch 2 a $50 increase when inflation is taken into account compared to the original.

Yes, people have less spending power on average compared to 2017 (Switch launch year) but this is not the MASSIVE price hike that people are making out Nintendo to be doing.

raWfodog16d ago

“No doubt, but.... the current price is out of the realm of the average parent / kid to buy like the SW1 was. So this launch achievement is from those of us with more disposable income.”

It could also be many people rushing to buy to avoid any possible tariff hikes in the future, but I think it’s still a good sign that many people still want physical consoles. Congrats to Nintendo! I’m not getting one at this time though (unless I get it for a Xmas present for one of my kids).

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1Victor16d ago

Congratulations Nintendo on finding the happy medium between their weak console and their invincible handheld plus learning from Sony and clearly defining the new console from the old unlike their Wii and Wii U just add a higher number simple yet effective 👍👍

victorMaje17d ago

Are people that keen on $90 games?
Is it true some remasters will also be $90?

DankSinatra17d ago

Tell me you don't research without telling me you don't research.

victorMaje16d ago

Nope. I didn’t research, I don’t own any Nintendo consoles and I had read on here something about $90 games on switch 2, so I guess it’s good now, people can calm down. Have a nice day :)

1nsomniac17d ago

I bought the Switch 2 I won’t be buying games at MK prices. I don’t ever pay over £45 for my games. Even my Nintendo switch exclusives I never paid more than £33 for.

franwex17d ago

I think the typo you put was meant to be $80.
Anyway, the answer to those questions seem to be yes.

victorMaje16d ago

Looks like I’ve been enlightened about the amount. Happy to see it’s not $90.

Sgt_Slaughter15d ago

Don't get your news from clickbait TikTokers/YouTubers, only go to the source (Nintendo) or reliable new outlets like IGN.

No game is $90 on the Switch 2, and they will never go there. Most games will be under $80, too.

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gold_drake17d ago

cool
wasnt expecting it not to sell well

Profchaos17d ago

Its crazy that it's both the highest selling console on day 1 and people can walk into a store and buy it with no pre order

Ashunderfire8617d ago

Yup while I was waiting in line from Best Buy for Switch 2, like I did for Switch 1 back in 2017, every waiting 12am was going to get a Switch 2! I was in the no preorder line too!

My friend manage to get 4 Switch 2s at his GameStop store, that was lowkey not busy at all. Got them all for himself and his family. Super easy to get a Switch 2 over PS5.

Profchaos17d ago

The struggle to get a ps5 was real had mates wait over 2 years for stock i got lucky and got it day 1 but still

Ashunderfire8617d ago

I know and I also struggled getting a preorder for the PS5, when Walmart, Best Buy among other retailers open their preorders a day early before most of us realize it. I got my PS5 launch day thanks to YouTube Live Streamer Jake Randell. He helps people get preorders and launch consoles.

Neonridr16d ago

the PS5 also released during a global pandemic.

Ashunderfire8616d ago

It’s funny how I got disagrees for speaking the truth for what I experienced getting the Switch 2. Nintendo had more copies of Switch 2 than Sony for the PS5.

Don’t be butthurt about this very fact. People on here disagreeing with crazy reasons lol

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hiawa2317d ago

Doesn't that mean Nintendo made sure they had plenty of stock available at retail.

Profchaos17d ago

Yeah it's nice to see they prepped for it

adamwparker17d ago

Yeah, I remember reading an article over two years ago with Nintendo stating that they were going to do all that they could to make sure their next console didn't have the PS5/XBox reseller swiping /no stock fiasco happen to them.

Looks like they made sure production met demand. Refreshing to see that the reseller thing didn't trend and I hope a lot of people who bought multiple units for the sole reason to resell then at $1000 are now stuck with them.

jznrpg16d ago

It also means there isn’t a chip shortage when PS5/Xbox came out during pandemic

gold_drake17d ago

to be where fair, we had a current gen come out during covid ha

repsahj16d ago (Edited 16d ago )

I remembered I tried 7 pre-order events during the PS5 launch. I gave up and ended up buying 1 from a scalper. But now, I already secured 1 pre-order Switch 2 unit in my country very easy and without problems.

Neonridr16d ago

kudos to Nintendo for ensuring a healthy amount of stock.

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Terry_B17d ago

Unlike the Switch 2 , the Playstation 4 was not sold on the same day in most regions.

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Nintendo Has Confirmed It Will Be Attending GamesCom 2025

Company skipped last year's event.

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Obscure_Observer37d ago

Not surprising at all.

I mean, they´ll be releasing a new console in a few weeks.

repsahj35d ago

I hope they show new Switch 2 exclusive games.

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Nintendo Predicts to Sell 15 Million Switch 2 by March 2026; Switch Has Sold 152.12 Million Units

Nintendo has announced its financial results for the full fiscal year, alongside an update to Nintendo Switch shipments and more data, including a prediction for Switch 2 hardware and software.

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gold_drake48d ago

well, the switch 2 has two holidays in the us, thanksgiving and Christmas.

so id say its fairly possible. the rest of the world will also grab them

Abriael48d ago

Yeah doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility as long as they have enough supply.

Si-Fly48d ago

Do people buy each other games consoles for Thanksgiving? I’m in Europe and always assumed it was just Christmas where gifts were exchanged.

Skate-AK48d ago

I don't think it's so much Thanksgiving, but that Black Friday is the day after.

darthv7248d ago (Edited 48d ago )

That time is often referred to as the start of the Xmas shopping season. For the last few years, retailers would do 'black Friday' deals at various times throughout the year. While many still prefer to start their shopping in the mid to late November, others will just buy when they feel the time (and prices) are right for them.

gold_drake47d ago

i guess its more black friday, should have been more clear ha

GotGame81847d ago (Edited 47d ago )

Thanksgiving kicks off the Christmas Holiday.

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Agent7548d ago

Switch and Switch are a different kettle of fish. A sell out at launch by the diehards, strong sales, then the non diehards will be put off by the £75 ($99) games, including the stupid download cards which are topping £65 ($85). Not rocket science to work out how the Switch 2 is going to pan out. The PS5 has sold well, but games at £70, sales have been low. As game sales drop, prices will rise. Sony could knock out all their games for £40 and still make a killing selling more games. There's no denying that a gaming crash is looming.

Rancegamerx47d ago

I agree, I don't see the Switch 2 selling anywhere near the numbers that these predictions suggest or what the general buzz is implying. While the initial sales will likely be strong, driven by diehard fans, I anticipate a gradual decline. It may not drop off immediately, but over time, sales will inevitably taper.

PRIMORDUS47d ago

Not paying for something that's not worth more than the price it was advertised, which is $449 - $499.

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