Posted Aug 12, 2026 at 3:16 PM UTCAAndrew LiszewskiA rare two-player version of the first arcade game is up for auction.Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney’s Computer Space is considered the first arcade machine that even predates Pong. This two-player version now up for auction is even rarer than the single player machine that preceded it in 1971. It’s expected to go for over $20,000 when the auction ends on August 20th.1/3Image: RR AuctionFollow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Andrew LiszewskiLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...Most PopularMost PopularXbox Elite 3 prototype pad leaks with tiny built-in screenGoogle’s upcoming Pixel phones are for the fans, even if its launch event isn’tWhy your Amazon order confirmation emails have become so unhelpfulMark Zuckerberg doesn’t understand how to liveGoogle’s Pixel 11 series pairs a little new hardware with a lot of new softwareThe Verge DailyA free daily digest of the news that matters most.Email (required)By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policyand Terms of Serviceapply.
A rare two-player version of the first arcade game is up for auction.
Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney’s Computer Space is considered the first arcade machine that even predates Pong. This two-player version now up for auction is even rarer than the single player machine that preceded it in 1971. It’s expected to go for over $20,000 when the auction ends on August 20th. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/computerspace1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/computerspace2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all] [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/08/computerspace3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]
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