The latest, overpowered version with all the accessories is that pricey. But you can do for much cheaper. For example: https://www.canakit.com/raspberry-pi-3-m

The latest, overpowered version with all the accessories is that pricey. But you can do for much cheaper. For example: https://www.canakit.com/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus-basic-kit.html https://www.canakit.com/raspberry-pi-3-model-b-plus-basic-ki... Add a MicroSD card (if you don't already have one) and a case (if you need one) and you get to ~$75. You can do even cheaper by getting a $15 Pi Zero 2 W and an Ethernet adapter off AliExpress. You probably already have an old phone charger and microSD card somewhere, but if you don't they are less than $5 each on AliExpress, so maybe a total of around $30 plus shipping.