Atari's first three video arcade games tell a fascinating story of rapid evolution. At left is the world's first video arcade game ("Computer Space" - 1971), the game it inspired ("Pong" - 1972 ...

In a press release, Heritage Auctions announced the sale of a 1973 Computer Space arcade game to the tune of $45,600 on the event's first day.

Last year we covered the creation of a 3D-printed full-size replica of an original Computer Space arcade machine, the legendary first glimmer from what would become Atari, one of the most famous na… ...

But some of his go-to games include Food Fight and Computer Space. Rohde discovered his passion for repairing arcade games at his first job at a roller rink in Shelby Township.

The landmark sale breaks a previous record from a 2023 Heritage Auctions sale, wherein a 1973 Computer Space sold for $45,600 in Dallas, Texas, according to a press release.