How much does a new console game cost?

A new console game costs €49.99 to €79.99 in the checked standard digital-edition range; €79.99 is the listed Italian PlayStation Store price for a new PS5 title.

Verifiable answer

A new console game costs €49.99 to €79.99 in the checked standard digital-edition range; €79.99 is the listed Italian PlayStation Store price for a new PS5 title.

Question: How much does a new console game cost?
Average cost: €80 / game
Price range: €50 – €80
Area: Italy
Last verified: 18 October 2026
Confidence: Confidence: High
What is included: Digital licence for the standard edition; Base game stated on the store page; Free updates released by the publisher where available; Download access after the digital purchase
What is not included: Deluxe, Premium and Ultimate editions; Downloadable content and season passes; The platform's online membership; Physical, used or resold copies
What the price depends on: Platform and store; Standard edition or edition with extras; Title and release date; Temporary promotions; Multiplayer, DLC and in-game purchases
Sources and methodology: 2 sources

Short answer

There is no single list price for a new game: platform, title and edition all change it. This range uses current examples from Nintendo and PlayStation official stores, excluding promotions, add-ons and memberships.

The price of a new video game does not depend on the console alone. The same release can have a standard and a Deluxe edition, be sold digitally or on disc, and fall during a promotion after launch. To answer the question without treating a discount as the normal price, this guide uses standard editions listed by official stores. Nintendo has shown new Switch 2 titles and pre-orders at €49.99, €69.99 and €79.99. The Italian PlayStation Store lists a new standard PS5 edition at €79.99. The €49.99-€79.99 band is therefore a snapshot of prices that are actually published by official stores, not a market average or a promise for every launch. Season passes, virtual currency, DLC, Deluxe editions and discounts are excluded: they can make spending lower or much higher, but they are not the base price of the selected game.

What is included

Digital licence for the standard edition
Base game stated on the store page
Free updates released by the publisher where available
Download access after the digital purchase

What is not included

Deluxe, Premium and Ultimate editions
Downloadable content and season passes
The platform's online membership
Physical, used or resold copies

How the price breaks down

How the price breaks down: A new console game
Item	Type	Frequency	Typical
New title at €49.99Price published by Nintendo for a selected new Switch 2 title.	Compulsory	one-off	€50
New title at €69.99Published price for selected new Nintendo Switch 2 titles and content.	Compulsory	one-off	€70
Standard PS5 edition at €79.99Published PlayStation Store price for a new standard-edition PS5 game.	Compulsory	one-off	€80

What the price depends on

Platform and store
Standard edition or edition with extras
Title and release date
Temporary promotions
Multiplayer, DLC and in-game purchases

Hidden costs

Optional in-game purchases flagged on a title page
DLC and season passes not included with the standard edition
Membership required for some online multiplayer features
Extra storage if the console's memory is insufficient

Three realistic scenarios

Entry point

€50

A new Switch 2 title listed by Nintendo at €49.99, with no extras added.

Mid range

€70

New Switch 2 titles or content shown by Nintendo at €69.99.

Higher launch price

€80

A new standard PS5 edition at €79.99 on the Italian PlayStation Store, a price also listed by Nintendo for selected titles.

How to spend less

Always compare the standard edition with Deluxe and Ultimate: extra content can be useful, but it is not needed to start playing.
Check for in-game purchases before treating the initial price as a closed budget.
If you do not need to play at launch, track the official store price and consider promotions rather than assuming €79.99 is permanent.
Check that the digital purchase works on your console and that you have enough free storage.
For multiplayer, price the platform membership separately from the game.

Frequently asked questions

Is €79.99 the price of every new game?

No. It is a checked price for a new standard PS5 edition and it also appears among Nintendo's prices for selected titles, but official lists also show €49.99 and €69.99. The title, platform, release date and contents of the edition change the cost. This guide uses a band precisely to avoid presenting €79.99 as a universal rule.

Are Deluxe and Ultimate editions included in this guide's price?

No. The band covers the standard edition: the base game sold without the extras in Deluxe, Premium or Ultimate versions. Those versions can cost more because they include DLC, virtual currency, early access or other bonuses. Compare them only after checking which of those extras you would actually use.

Does the game price include online multiplayer?

Not always. A standard-edition licence lets you download or start the game, but many online multiplayer features also require the platform's membership. PlayStation Plus, Nintendo Switch Online and similar services are not included in the €49.99-€79.99 band and should be added only when the specific game needs them.

Sources and methodology

How we worked it out

Two primary sources were opened on 18 October 2026. Nintendo's Italian Direct page of 9 June 2026 lists €49.99, €69.99 and €79.99 for new Switch 2 titles and pre-orders; the official Italian PlayStation catalogue lists a new standard PS5 edition at €79.99. The reference figure is €79.99 because it recurs as an official price for a recent standard edition on both platforms considered. The guide does not mix discounts, lower-priced independent games, Deluxe editions, DLC, memberships or used copies. They are different products or sales conditions and cannot be cleanly compared with a new standard game.

Why this confidence level

Confidence is high for the described band because the prices come from two official console-maker stores or channels opened on the verification date. The guide does not claim an average price for every game: the sources prove a published band for examples of new titles and explain why the final price changes with edition and promotion.

The €79.99 price of a new standard PS5 edition on the Italian PlayStation Store.
Resident Evil Requiem sul PlayStation Store (opens in a new tab)
Sony Interactive Entertainment Italia S.p.A. · Official tariff · Verified on 18 October 2026
The official Italian catalogue was checked, keeping the standard edition separate from Deluxe editions and temporary offers.
Authority4/5
Official Nintendo Switch 2 prices of €49.99, €69.99 and €79.99 for listed new titles and pre-orders.
Nintendo Direct del 9 giugno 2026 (opens in a new tab)
Nintendo of Europe SE · Official tariff · Verified on 18 October 2026
The official Nintendo page was opened to verify that a new console game has no single price and that €49.99-€79.99 is a published band.
Authority4/5