When Did Gaming Get So Expensive? @8-BitEric
When Did Gaming Get So Expensive?  @8-BitEric
Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Gaming used to be one of the most affordable hobbies around. Today, it feels like everything costs more.

Consoles. PCs. Steam Deck. Controllers. $80 games. Subscription services. It never seems to stop.

At what point does gaming become too expensive for the average person? In this video, I break down why rising prices across the industry should concern every gamer—not just Steam Deck owners.

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