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The Lounge => Gaming Talk => Topic started by: Rock Knight on March 25, 2015, 07:52:02 PM

Title: Original KQ prices
Post by: Rock Knight on March 25, 2015, 07:52:02 PM
When KQ5 was released, it was priced at $59.95 in 1990 money. Today, using an inflation calculator, that would price it at around $100.

Despite this, KQ5 sold 1.5 million copies. Quite a feat considering the price.
Title: Re: Original KQ prices
Post by: GrahamRocks! on March 25, 2015, 07:56:07 PM
Yes, and?

I mean, that's somewhat interesting, but... okay?
Title: Re: Original KQ prices
Post by: Rock Knight on March 25, 2015, 08:14:06 PM
Quote from: GrahamRocks! on March 25, 2015, 07:56:07 PM
Yes, and?

I mean, that's somewhat interesting, but... okay?

Just that the game was extremely expensive yet still managed to be a big success; it's a testament to just how popular King's Quest and adventure games in general were circa 1990. I just found it an interesting fact, there was no need to get passive-aggressive.
Title: Re: Original KQ prices
Post by: GrahamRocks! on March 25, 2015, 08:26:01 PM
Good point! :)