Depending on how large and complex the mold is, the price does go up a lot. However, for a 2-up mold for something the size of a game controller, with a 0.5mil

Depending on how large and complex the mold is, the price does go up a lot. However, for a 2-up mold for something the size of a game controller, with a 0.5mil shot life, with maybe a slider or two, you are looking at $8-10k at many of the molders I've worked with.