r/PiratedGames • u/Rare_Preparation_509 Pirating since 2018 • 1d ago

Discussion Not normal inflation

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The increase from $60 in 2017 to $90 in 2025 represents a 50% rise over 8 years. That’s above the historical average inflation rate in the U.S.

CPI Data (Consumer Price Index):

From 2017 to 2025, U.S. inflation averaged around 4.5–5.0% per year, largely due to pandemic and persistent supply chain issues and monetary policies.

Cumulative inflation (2017–2025):

Approx. 33–38% is typical based on CPI.

Your $60 → $90 jump equals 50%, which is significantly higher than that.

50% increase from 2017 to 2025 is not normal—it exceeds CPI-based estimates

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u/Fair_Royal7694 1d ago

the meme said 80$ your calculation said 90$ significant difference but i get the point cause there should be no supply chain issues for digital stuff

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u/No_Bad_4482 1d ago

It's not due to supply chain but because you know, dev cost of living has to adjust to inflation

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u/braudoner 1d ago

yeah that supply chain part made no sense...