Haruhiro Tsujimoto, the CEO of Capcom, stated that video game prices are too low, according to a report from the Tokyo Game Show. He expressed that game development costs have risen approximately 100 times since the days of the Famicom (known as NES outside Japan), but the price of games has not seen a significant increase.

This statement comes in the backdrop of increased wages across the industry as a means to draw talented developers. Seeing the rise in wages industry-wide, Tsujimoto believes it's a viable business decision to elevate game prices.

Recounting Capcom's recent decisions, the company has been selling games such as Street Fighter 6 and Resident Evil 4 Remake around €65, which is slightly lower when compared to other publishers selling their games around €75. Considering Tsujimoto's comments, a future price increase in Capcom's new games may be possible.

Last year, Capcom announced a 30% rise in standard salaries for its employees along with the introduction of a new bonus system tied to the performance of its games. The report concluded with a discussion on the larger market size, increased digital sales reducing the cost of physical releases, and potential additional income from season pass editions, collectibles, and merchandise tied to games.