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Rare two-player Computer Space arcade cabinet from 1973 goes to auction
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A functional two-player version of the first commercial arcade game is being sold as part of a retro tech auction.
This auction highlights the historical significance of early arcade hardware, particularly for engineers interested in the origins of video game technology. The two-player Computer Space cabinet is an extremely rare artifact from the pre-Atari era, offering insight into the evolution of interactive entertainment systems.
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The two-player Computer Space arcade machine was released in 1973, featuring dual joysticks and a sparkly green cabinet.
Only a handful of these cabinets are known to exist, making this auction a rare opportunity for collectors and historians.
The auction is part of a larger event focused on Steve Jobs and early computing history, including other vintage tech memorabilia.
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