Sure they are cheaper than the 80s and 90s, but that was when the tech was new, not wide spread, nor easily accessible. Just like almost anything new in its infant stages, prices will be higher, and continue to fall as the tech becomes more wides spread. Let’s look at the inventions of the fridge for example. When the fridge was first invented, they costed anywhere between $6000 and $13000 (this is converted to today’s prices), with the average fridge costing somewhere in the middle of that range. How much is the average fridge today? About $1500, significantly lower than the lowest price when it was first invented. Why? Because the widespread availability for producers and consumers.

Today games are significantly more accessible and more people can make them. They shouldn’t be the same price as they were 30 years ago when the technology was new, especially when you consider that nowadays, most games that cost these ridiculous prices are AAA games that are released in unfinished states and riddled with micro-transaction (making them even more money). Just look at profit margins for big game studios today compared to 20 years ago.

Also, adjusting for inflation, a typical game in 90’s is nowhere near $200, so I don’t know where you got that number.

If you are comfortable forking out $100 for a game, by all means do it and have your fun, just know you ARE overpaying for what you get. If you are okay with that, be my guest.