All these replies and you’re the only one to mention the apps. It’s absolutely one of the reasons why (beyond them using “inflation” to cover for straight greed).

By jacking their prices way up, and only offering discounts via their apps, they win either way - You pay ridiculous amounts, or you pay slightly less ridiculous amounts and they get your data.

That happened when Rush Limbaugh received one. Rest in piss.

I’ve got my og NES.

8.5 years. Coworkers for years, then decided to give it a try 3 years ago.

I think @Quilotoa@lemmy.ca has you beat with ~49 years