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Item Specifics
Platform: Commodore VIC-20
Game Name: Computer War (Based on the Hit Movie WarGames)
Publisher: Thorn EMI Video
Release Year: 1983
Format: Cartridge
Catalog Number: THC 22006
Genre: Action / Strategy Simulation
Region Code: NTSC-U/C (US/Canada)
Item Description
Up for sale is a rare, complete-in-box (CIB) copy of Computer War for the Commodore VIC-20, published by Thorn EMI Video in 1983 and officially based on the hit movie WarGames.
Why This Item Is Rare & Collectible:
Limited Production Run: Released late in the VIC-20’s lifecycle (1983), third-party titles from Thorn EMI were manufactured in much lower quantities than standard first-party Commodore games, making surviving copies difficult to locate.
Scarce CIB Condition: While loose cartridges turn up on occasion, complete copies featuring the original Thorn EMI oversized plastic clamshell case, intact cover artwork, and the inner mounting tray/foam are extremely hard to find. Most of these bulky cases were discarded over 40 years ago.
Crossover Pop-Culture Value: As an official video game adaptation of the classic 1983 film WarGames, this item appeals equally to retro computer software collectors and vintage 1980s cinema memorabilia enthusiasts.
What’s Included:
Original Computer War Game Cartridge (THC 22006)
Original Plastic Clamshell Case with Insert Artwork
Internal Plastic Holding Tray & Protective Foam Insert
Cartridge: Excellent pre-owned condition. The top/front label is bright, clean, and fully intact. Connector edge pins show light, authentic contact wear.
Case & Artwork: Hard clamshell opens and snaps shut securely. Original paper insert displays sharp colors and crisp text with minimal shelf wear.
Interior: Black molded plastic tray is fully intact with no major cracks; internal vintage foam shows normal age-related wear.
Please review the photos for exact cosmetic details. Item will be packed with care and shipped securely via USPS with tracking.
