Video game prices plummet as new programmable systems emerge
Prices for simple tennis and hockey video games drop from 69 to 79 dollars down to 19 29 or 39 as technology advances. Programmable cartridge machines from Fairchild and RCA promise home computer like functions with math games and battles. cartridges may cost about 10 to 20 dollars with 100 dollar targets. Industry eyes standard cartridges and possible government intervention to curb restraints of trade. Consumers face choice between cheap basic games and longer lasting programmable systems with growing catalogs.