SUPER Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog were under fire as a price probe was launched into computer games giants.
The government launched a secret investigation into computer companies Nintendo and Sega after hearing allegations that they were charging excessive prices for their products.
The Office of Fair Trading was looking into why a cartridge which could be made for £10 could cost up to £65.
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