Here's the most expensive video game console of all time, adjusted for inflation

Some retro gaming consoles that are still worth buying today were incredibly expensive when they first launched.

When adjusted for inflation, many were just as expensive as what's in stores today .

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was priced at $ 199 in 1991 , but that would be the same as $ 459 after adjusting the figures for inflation.

The Xbox One launched with a price of $ 499 , a full $ 100 more expensive than Sony 's PlayStation 4 .

The PlayStation 5 Pro was already one of the priciest PlayStation consoles when it hit store shelves back in 2020 .

The Atari 5200 console was essentially an upgraded version of the Atari 2600 with enhanced graphics and features.

The Intellivision was a second -generation home console that sold 5 million units over the course of a decade .

The 3DO Interactive Multiplayer emerged in the fifth generation of video game consoles, battling with the better-known Sony PlayStation , Nintendo 64, and Sega Saturn .

Neo Geo was a home release of the SNK Corporation's arcade hardware that allowed operators to switch out cartridges to change games without needing to buy new cabinets.

The Philips CD-i wasn't actually a dedicated games console but more of a multimedia device that could play a variety of interactive content.