We realize that the prices for some of our products are comparable to some modern consoles. There are two factors that contribute to the higher prices of upgraded consoles: prices of parts, and cost of labor. The parts we use for our upgraded consoles are most often made by small teams of dedicated and knowlegable creators in the retro gaming community. They've spent many hours researching and developing these upgrades and don't have large teams assisting them in their development. Because of this, many of the kits are pricy, with HDMI kits ranging from $80 - $200. In some instances there are parties who have copied and sell these kits and projects for a significantly cheaper price, but they've also stolen from those creators and we will not support them. On top of the cost of parts, the skills necessary to install these kits can be very technical. While these creators sell their kits for anyone to buy, the expectation is that you would then send your kit and console to an experienced installed. From our research, depending on the kit, the installer you choose, and complexity of the installation, you'll generally be expected to pay $80 to 130 for the labor to install those kits. With all this in mind, we continue to try and find ways where possible to reduce the cost for our customers. We have a coupon for first-time buyers when they subscribe to our email newsletter, and will continue to push sales and offers to our customers.