Game Hours to Price Paid Calculator
Calculate the true cost per hour of your video games to determine if they were worth the money. Perfect for gamers who want to analyze their gaming value.
Game Value Calculator
Your Game's Value
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Enter your game price and hours played, then click "Calculate Value" to see how much you paid per hour.
Value Rating Guide
How It Works
Price Per Hour = Total Price Paid ÷ Total Hours Played
This simple formula reveals your true gaming cost:
- • Price Paid = Full game cost (including DLC if desired)
- • Hours Played = Total time spent gaming
- • Result = Cost per hour of entertainment
Sample Game Value Calculations
| Game Price | Hours Played | Price Per Hour | Value Rating | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60 | 120 | $0.50 | Excellent | |
| $40 | 20 | $2.00 | Fair | |
| $30 | 90 | $0.33 | Excellent | |
| $70 | 15 | $4.67 | Poor |
How Much Did You Really Pay Per Hour for a Game?
Buying a video game is easy. Understanding whether it was worth your hard-earned money takes a bit more thought. That's where a game hours to price calculator becomes invaluable. Instead of relying on reviews or hype, you can see the cold, hard numbers of your actual gaming value.
Whether you're a casual gamer checking weekend purchases or a dedicated player analyzing your entire library, this calculator gives you the real cost per hour of entertainment. It's surprising how different games perform when measured this way.
Different Types of Gaming Value
Not all games deliver value the same way:
- Long-term games like Minecraft, Skyrim, or Civilization excel here. Their low cost per hour makes them incredible investments, even if they feel expensive upfront.
- Short experiences like most AAA campaigns often cost $2-5 per hour. They're still worthwhile entertainment, but don't expect hundreds of hours from them.
- Multiplayer games can be tricky. If you play with friends regularly, they might deliver excellent value. Solo play in empty servers? Not so much.
- Mobile games often seem "free" but can cost significant money through in-app purchases. This calculator helps reveal their true cost.
When to Use This Calculator
- Before buying: Research similar games to see typical cost per hour expectations.
- After finishing: Calculate the final value to decide if you'd recommend it to friends.
- During sales: Compare discounted prices to see if they're truly good deals.
- Budget planning: Track your gaming spending and set realistic expectations.
- Family discussions: Parents can use concrete numbers to justify gaming expenses.
Gaming vs Other Entertainment
How does gaming stack up against other forms of entertainment? Let's compare some typical costs per hour:
When measured by cost per hour, video games are often the most economical form of entertainment available. A good game that keeps you playing for dozens of hours delivers incredible value compared to one-time experiences like movies or concerts.