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One of the major revelations from the discussion is the notion of inflation-adjusted costs of video games. If one were to adjust the price of games from the late 80s and early 90s for inflation, today's $80 price tag for titles like Final Fantasy 16 would seem relatively modest. Historical prices that hovered around $50 in 1986 would necessitate a much higher price today when adjusted for inflation, possibly reaching up to $150. This indicates that, relative to historical pricing, current video game costs may be considered affordable rather than exorbitant.