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These Are The Retro Gaming Consoles Worth Nearly $1000

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The gaming consoles of previous eras rarely lose their value, and with inflation and retro nostalgia, the price tag often increases.
And if this trend continues, research reveals the newest releases of consoles including PlayStation and Xbox could be costing gamers up to $740 USD in 2050!
New research looks at popular games consoles from the last 50 years to see whether games consoles and video games are getting cheaper or more expensive over time – as well as how much consoles could cost in the next thirty years.
The Top 10 Consoles With The Biggest Price Increase:

Rank

Console

Release Year

Introductory Price On Release

Adjusted For 2020 Inflation

1

Intellivision

1980

$300

$996

2

Atari 2600

1977

$200

$882

3

PlayStation 3

2006

$500

$780

4

CD-I

1991

$400

$768

5

Atari 5200

1982

$270

$740

6

Sega Saturn

1995

$400

$688

7

Sega CD

1992

$300

$561

8

Xbox One

2013

$500

$560

9

Magnavox Odyssey

1972

$100

$553

10

Xbox 360

2005

$400

$540

The Intellivision, released by Mattel Electronics in 1980, takes the top spot. The video game console was introduced with a $300 price tag. In today’s money, the console would cost nearly $1,000 to purchase.
The Atari 2600, released in 1977 and sold for $200, follows in second with a present day price tag of $882.
The PlayStation 3 ranks third, costing $500 dollars back when the console was released. Today, accounting for inflation, the console would cost gamers approximately $780.
The Top 5 Console Video Games With The Biggest Price Increase:

Rank

Console

Launch Date

Average Cost Of Game For Console At Launch

Average Cost Of Game For Console In 2020

1

Atari 2600

1977

$39.99

$170.70

2

Intellivision

1979

$39.99

$142.49

3

ColecoVision

1982

$39.99

$107.20

4

Nintendo Entertainment System

1985

$45.00

$108.18

5

Nintendo Game Boy

1989

$29.99

$62.56

Over the years video games have, on average, been around the same price at launch from $30-$40 per game.
Interestingly, the price of video games for consoles, on average and accounting for inflation, seemed to level out between 2005-2015 which consistently saw AAA titles priced at $50-$60 but with the new generation of consoles, that average price is rising to over $70 for AAA titles.
The Top 5 Best Selling Video Game Consoles:

Rank

Console

Release Year

Introductory Price On Release

Adjusted For 2020 Inflation

Global Sales

1

PlayStation 2

2000

$300

$459

155,000,000

2

Nintendo DS

2004

$200

$278

154,020,000

3

Game Boy

1989

$110

$234

118,690,000

4

Game Boy Advance

2001

$100

$147

118,690,000

5

PlayStation 4

2013

$400

$448

112,300,000

PlayStation 2 is the console with the most global sales to date, with approximately 155 million units sold since launching in 2000. The Nintendo DS is the portable game console with the most global sales with 154 million global sales.
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Super agrees to acquire Romania’s Crafting Technologies for new Cluj tech hub

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Deal would add a Romanian engineering base and 50 planned hires, expanding Super’s European technology footprint.

Super has agreed to acquire Crafting Technologies, a software development company based in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, as it moves to open its first technology hub in the country. The transaction is subject to customary approvals.

Super said the acquisition will establish a Romania hub alongside its existing tech hubs in Croatia, Spain, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Brazil, which it says together include more than 900 software engineers and developers.

As part of the expansion in Cluj, Super plans to open an initial 50 new positions and bring Crafting Technologies’ engineering team into the organisation.

Albert Simsensohn, Deputy CEO, Super, said: “We are confident that Romania’s mature and competitive technology ecosystem provides access to specialized engineering capabilities essential for Super’s future roadmap. Moreover, the city of Cluj-Napoca offers a vibrant environment of innovation combined with operational efficiency and proximity to our regional hubs.

“Crafting Technologies will bring a proven internal talent academy that develops engineers and upskills existing talent, strengthening our long-term capacity and supporting the execution of our technology roadmap.”

Gabriel Bota, Co-founder & CEO, Crafting Technologies, added: “Over the past 10 years, through Crafting Software and now Crafting Technologies, we have built a team focused on engineering quality, trust, and long-term partnerships. What started as a small group of friends, passionate engineers, evolved into a company delivering critical systems for high-growth businesses.

“Joining forces with Super feels like a natural next step for us. We already share a strong technical connection, and also a very similar way of thinking about ownership, speed, and building reliable technology that can scale over time.

“We’re excited about continuing to grow the Cluj technology hub together and bringing the same culture and mindset that shaped Crafting since day one.”

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BOYLE Sports opens 400th shop at Galway Racecourse under new deal

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The bookmaker signs an initial three-year partnership with Galway Races, adding an on-course betting shop and expanded sponsorship.

BOYLE Sports has signed an initial three-year partnership with Galway Races that includes opening its 400th retail betting shop on-site at Galway Racecourse in Ballybrit.

Under the agreement, BOYLE Sports will operate a dedicated on-course betting shop and expand branding and visibility across the Galway racing calendar. The partnership also includes additional race sponsorship opportunities, according to the company.

BOYLE Sports said the deal builds on its existing involvement at the venue, including title sponsorship of the Saturday at the Galway Races festival. Sponsored races include the €110,000 BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle and the €80,000 Galway Tribes Hurdle.

Sinéadh Crowe, Head of Irish Retail Operations for BOYLE Sports, said: “Opening our 400th shop here marks a major milestone in the BOYLE Sports journey and reflects just how far we’ve come since John Boyle set up his first shop in County Armagh in 1982. It’s a proud moment for everyone involved and underlines our continued commitment to retail, Irish horse racing and delivering a top-class experience for customers on race day.”

Michael Moloney, CEO of Galway Racecourse, added: “It’s a real privilege to have BOYLE Sports open their 400th shop here on-site as part of this exciting new multi-year partnership with Galway Races.

“We’re absolutely delighted to strengthen our ties with such a powerhouse brand with deep roots in Irish racing and we’re excited to build on that shared heritage as we work together to enhance the experience for racegoers over the coming years.”

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S8UL partners with AMD ahead of Esports World Cup 2026 campaign

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AMD Ryzen and Radeon hardware will be used across S8UL’s esports, streaming and creator workflows as the Indian org ramps up its EWC push.

S8UL has signed a strategic partnership with Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) ahead of its Esports World Cup (EWC) 2026 campaign, as the Indian esports and gaming content organization targets further international expansion.

Under the agreement, AMD will equip S8UL’s players and creators with AMD Ryzen™ AI 400 Series processor-based PCs, AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series processors, and AMD Radeon™ RX 9000 Series graphics cards for gaming, streaming, content creation and general productivity.

The deal lands as S8UL prepares for EWC 2026 after being selected for the Esports World Cup Foundation’s Club Partner Program for a second consecutive year. The organization said it has already secured qualification spots in Apex Legends, Chess, Fortnite, Honor of Kings, and Trackmania, while continuing to pursue additional slots in other titles. The partnership also follows S8UL onboarding Campa Energy as the Title Sponsor for its EWC 2026 campaign.

“S8UL has always focused on both competitive success and content creation. As we prepare for the Esports World Cup, AMD’s technology will support our players and creators across competition, streaming and content production. We’re excited to work together as we continue to grow our presence globally,” said Animesh ‘Thug’ Agarwal, Co-Founder and CEO, S8UL.

“India’s gaming ecosystem is expanding beyond competition, with creators playing an increasingly important role in how communities connect and grow,” said Vinay Sinha, Managing Director, Sales, AMD India. “Organizations like S8UL are helping shape that evolution, and we’re excited to support their players and creators with AMD technology as they continue to engage gaming and creators’ communities in India and around the world.”

EWC 2026 is scheduled for July 6 to August 23, with the Esports World Cup organisers stating it will feature more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs from over 100 countries competing for a $75 million prize pool.

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