ID 1279128
Lot 27 | COMPUTER SPACE ARCADE GAME
Estimate value
$ 5 000 – 8 000
NUTTING ASSOCIATES, 1971
With inset video screen and raised panel for controls, in yellow painted fiberglass casing
A derivative of Spacewar!, the game features an instantly recognizable premise of controlling a rocket and firing missiles at UFOs, set against an astral backdrop. Although only about 1500 were made, Computer Space was one of the first commercially available arcade video games and would pave the way for the video game industry.
66 in. (167.6 cm.) high, 26 in. (66 cm.) wide, 32 in. (81.3 cm.) deep
Further details
This lot is subject to additional disclaimers. Please carefully review Section E(2), subsection (m) “Vintage Computers and Machines”.
| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Instruments |
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| Auction house category: | All other types of objects, Instruments |
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